1. Roxanne Jacobs 6934 Mantova Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, (562)-480-7992, rxnnjcbs@gmail.com
Education
California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach, CA) 2014-present
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Predicted: May 2018)
(GPA: 4.0/4.0)
Millikan High School (Long Beach, CA) 2010-2014
(GPA: 4.0/4.0)
Work Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Clemson University (Clemson, SC) May 2016-present
• Member of the Surfaces and Interfaces Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
• Studying modification of materials for microfiltratrion membrane coatings under Dr. David Ladner.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach, CA) 2015-present
• Member of the Keck Energy Materials Program, which encourages interdisciplinary collaboration in materials
research.
• Utilizing solid-state method to find a green alternative method of synthesis for the photocatalyst TaON under Dr.
Shahab Derakhshan.
• Gaining experience with isolator glove boxes, handling compressed gas cylinders, centrifugation, and vacuum
sealing quartz tubes.
• Performing XRD and utilizing HighScore Plus for x-ray analysis.
• Presented “Photocatalytic Treatment of Organic Wastewater Pollutants” (co-authors: Minue Perez, JoAnna Milam,
Stephen Mezyk, and Shahab Derakhshan) at CSULB symposium (Sept. 2015).
Private Peer Tutor 2011-present
• Helping students better their understanding of course material in mathematics and chemistry.
• Consistently aiding peers in achieving higher exam scores by adjusting teaching styles for each student’s needs.
Professional Activities
CSULB President’s Scholars Program (member) 2014-present
• Recruiting members for the President’s Scholars and University Honors programs through presentations at local
high schools and providing CSULB campus tours.
• Assisting at CSULB through poster-making, setting up booths at events, and exam proctoring.
• Off-campus community programs at local animal shelters, as well as park and beach clean-ups.
Extracurricular Activities
Scuba diver 2010-present
• Completed 100+ dives in the U.S., Honduras, Panama, Mexico, the Philippines, and Thailand.
• Advanced Open Water Certification in Bocas del Toro, Panama (May 2016).
• Gaining an appreciation for sea life and conservation.
Singer 2002-present
• Acquired self-discipline through twelve years of voice lessons.
• Volunteered through out the community, performing at nursing homes, as well as elementary and middle schools.
Honors and Awards
• President’s Scholarship recipient 2014-present
• University Honors Program Member 2014-present
• Glenn M. Nagel Undergraduate Research Fellowship recipient 2016
• Freshman Chemistry Award 2015
• Millikan High School Valedictorian 2014
References: Available upon request.