Mya Porche

Tested water samples for quality. Testing consists of pH, fluoride, phosphate, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, calcium, chloride, turbidity and sulfate analysis.

Chemist - Great Lakes Water Authority - Detroit, MI

(2024-02)

Tested water samples for quality. Testing consists of pH, fluoride, phosphate, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, calcium, chloride, turbidity and sulfate analysis.

Research Assistant - Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH

(2014-09 - 2018-08)

Developed methods for fabricating solar cells.

Graduate Teaching Assistant for General and Synthetic Chemistry lab - Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH

(2014-08 - 2018-05)

Research Assistant - Miami University - Oxford, OH

(2012-09 - 2013-08)

• Applied surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques for the detection of reactive oxygen species
• Developed a method for nitrite detection using UV-Vis spectroscopy

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Miami University - Oxford, OH

(2010-08 - 2014-05)

• Teaching assistant for General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry laboratory courses
• Responsible for teaching students chemical concepts, wet chemistry methods, assisting students during office hours, and grading papers

Research Intern - Molecular Microscopy Laboratory at Miami University - Oxford, OH

(2010-06 - 2010-08)

• Performed and optimized experiments using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for polymer analysis

Research Intern - Wright Patterson Air Force Base - Dayton, OH

(2009-07 - 2009-10)

• Worked with researchers at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) on experiments involving thermal flash effects on surfaces for nuclear forensic

Research Intern - Brookhaven National Laboratory - Upton, NY

(2008-06 - 2008-08)

• Worked with researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory on solar neutrino research to analyze the stability of gadolinium containing samples using ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy

Quality Enhancement for Mathematics and Science (QUEST) Summer Program Tutor/Counselor - Central State University - Wilberforce, OH

(2007-06 - 2007-07)

• Responsible for mentoring incoming freshman under the QUEST program during the summer to help familiarize them with college life, i.e., how to study, dorm life, classroom settings, tutoring, etc.

Undergraduate Student Tutor - Central State University - Wilberforce, OH

(2008-09 - 2010-05)

• Student tutor for chemistry and advanced math courses

Kidstart Program Teaching Assistant - Stagg Elementary School - Chicago, IL

(2006-06 - 2006-08)

• Teaching assistant for Chicago Public School elementary students

Saturday University Program Instructor - Black Star Project - Chicago, IL

(2014-07 - 2014-08)

• Mentored Chicago Public School students for six weeks during Saturday University Program founded by the Black Star Project
• Responsible for teaching students math and science skills for high school

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Graduate Student Coordinator - Miami University - Oxford, OH

(2011-07 - 2013-08)

• Mentored undergraduate students for ten weeks during chemistry REU program at Miami University
• Additional responsibilities included program management and survey analysis for three REU cohorts

American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter - Central State University - Wilberforce, OH

(2009-08 - 2010-05)

• Started undergraduate ACS student chapter at Central State University
• Responsibilities included organizing meetings, tutoring students, and participating in charity events

Master of Science - Synthetic Chemistry - Case Western Reserve University (2018-05)

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry - Miami University (2014-05)

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Central State University (2010-05)

High School Diploma - Bogan Computer Technical High School (2006-05)