Deidre VanDenbos is a graduate research chemist and teaching assistant at Kennesaw State University. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Kennesaw State University and expects to earn her M.S. in Forensic/Analytical Chemistry from Kennesaw State University in 2018. Her research has focused on characterizing inorganic explosive compounds and lead-free gunshot residue using techniques like attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. She has taught general chemistry laboratory courses and has presented her research findings at several conferences.

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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE
Deidre Day Vandenbos, BSC
PRESENT TITLE AND AFFILIATION
Graduate Research Chemist and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kennesaw State
University, Kennesaw, GA
CITIZENSHIP
United States of America
ADDRESS
136 McCook Way NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Email: dday3@kennesaw.edu
EDUCATION
1. Atlanta School of Massage, LMT 3/1999, Clinical Therapist
2. Kennesaw State University BSC, 5/2016, Chemistry, Forensic
3. Kennesaw State University MSCB, Expected 5/2018, Forensic/Analytical Chemistry
EXPERIENCE/SERVICE
1. Literature Research, Sports Massage & Integrated Therapies, Inc., Atlanta, GA
05/2014-07/2014
2. Undergraduate Research Assistant, Kennesaw State University 5/2015-5/2016
3. Graduate Research Assistant, Kennnesaw State University 9/2016-Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
1. Atlanta School of Massage, GPA 4.0, Atlanta GA 1999
2. National Association of Professional Women 2011-2014
3. Adult Learner Award Recipient: March 2013
4. Who’s Who Among Students 2013, 2014
5. Kennesaw State University NASA Scholar 2015-2016
6. Leon Combs Veterans Scholarship, 2016
7. Kennesaw State University Veterans Foundation Scholarship 2015-2016
8. Bachelors of Science, Chemistry; Cum Laude, Kennesaw State University 2016
9. Masters of the Chemical Sciences, Kennesaw State University, EXPECTED 2018.
RESEARCH
1. “Multivariate Analysis of Inorganic Explosive Compounds Using Attenuated Total
Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra”, with Professor H. Msimanga,
Kennesaw State University, Spring/Summer 2015
2. Literature Research – “Pain Medications: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the
Options”, as part of an Internship Credit with Sports Massage & Integrated Therapies,
Inc., Supervised by Professor Christopher R. Dockery (Kennesaw State University),
Summer 2014.

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PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles (Corresponding author)
1. Fambro, L.A.; Miller, E.T.; Vandenbos, D.D.; Dockery, C.R. Characterization of
lead-free gunshot residue analogs. Analytical Methods. 2016, 8, 3132-3139.
2. L. Fambro, D. Vandenbos, M. Rosenberg, and C. Dockery, “Laser-Induced
Breakdown Spectroscopy for the Rapid Characterization of Lead-Free Gunshot
Residues,” Applied Spectroscopy. 2017. 71(4), 1-10. DOI:
10.1177/0003702816689099.
TEACHING
Teaching Within Former Institution – Kennesaw State University
Formal Teaching
Courses Taught
1. Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1211 General Chemistry Laboratory 8/2016-Present
Credit hours: 1, contact hours: 3, student enrollment: 24 (4) sections
CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA
1. C.R. Dockery, L. Fambro, D. VanDenbos, E. Miller, W. Abdul-Khalek. “Lead Free
Gunshot Residues as Forensic Evidence”, Poster Presentation at the PITTCON-2015
Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 6-10, 2016
2. L. Fambro, E. Miller, W. Abdul-Khalek, D. VanDenbos, and C.R. Dockery,
“Profiling Chemical Fingerprints of Lead-Free Gunshot Residue Analogs,” Poster
Presentation at the 71st SWRM/67th SERMACS – 2015 Combined Southwest Region
Meeting and the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society,
Memphis, TN, November 4-7, 2015
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES
Professional Society Activities, with Offices Held
National and International
Member of the American Massage Therapy Association, Professional Member 1999-
Current
Member of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork,
Professional Member 2004-Current
National Association of Professional Women, Professional Member 2011-2014
Member of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Student Member
2012-Current
Member of the Golden Key Honor Society, Student Member 2013-Current
Member of Women in Technology, Student Member 2013-2015
Member of STEM, Student Member 2014-Current
Member of Phi Lambda Upsilon, Student Member 2014-Current
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Medical staff for the Peachtree Road Race 1999-2007, US Track and Field
Volunteer Massage Staff for the Atlanta Beat Soccer Team 1999-2002
Volunteer and Sponsor for Georgia Multi-sports Triathlon Association: 2000-2007

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US Track and Field Indoor National Championships 2001
Volunteer for Homeless Pet Foundation 2014-Current
Volunteer for the Blue Ridge Paws in the Park 5K: 2013-2014
DATE OF LAST CV UPDATE 7 September 2016