Marie's CV - Department of Chemistry - University of Iowa

MARIE CARMELLE S. PIERRECurriculum Vitae1901 Broadway Street, Apt. 1,Iowa City, IA 52240-7089E-mail: mariep1106@gmail.comTelephone: (973) 461-3971 (cell)Telephone: (319) 512-0353 (home)University of Iowa200 N Madison Street, IATL 260Iowa City, IA 52242-1727E-mail: mariecarmelle-pierre@uiowa.eduTelephone: (319) 384-3453FIELDBioanalytical and Biophysical Chemistry, Nanomaterial Synthesis and CharacterizationEDUCATIONPh.D.B.S.B.A.Chemistry, GPA 3.26, University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry, Iowa City,Iowa, in progressAdvisor: Dr. Amanda J. HaesChemistry, Cum Laude, Kean University, Department of Chemistry, Union, NewJersey, 2007Advisor: Dr. Shin Yeung-GyoMathematics, Cum Laude, Kean University, Department of Mathematics, Union,New Jersey, 2007Advisor: Dr. Krantz CarlonTEACHING EXPERIENCEResearch Mentor, University of Iowa. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute at the University of Iowa(NANO@UI), REU Summer Program 2010.o Anneli Hoggard Umdergraduate Research Mentor, Summer 2011-Fall 2011.o Muriel Konne Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute at the University of Iowa(NANO@UI), REU Summer Program 2011.o Bridget McCaskill Umdergraduate Research Mentor, Summer 2011- Spring 2012.o Brennan Ayres Umdergraduate Research Mentor, Summer 2011 and Spring 2012.o Jenny HedlundTeaching Assistant, University of Iowa. General Chemistry I, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009.Supplementary Instructor, Kean University.

Exceptional Educational Opportunities/Educational Opportunity Fund(EEO/EOF) Program, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007.RESEARCH INTERESTSMentor/Tutor, Teaching Assistant, Kean University. Epsilon Corps, Summer 2005. Upward Bound, Summer 2005.Chemistry/Math Tutor, Kean University. Tutoring Center, Fall 2004, Spring 2005.Computer Laboratory Assistant, Kean University. Exceptional Educational Opportunities/Educational Opportunity Fund(EEO/EOF) Program, Mathematics department, Summer 2003, Spring 2004.Work toward finding novel anti-cancer drugsDevelop novel nanocomposite for anti-cancer drugs detection and deliveryRESEARCH EXPERIENCEAugust 2008-PresentUNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Research Assistant (Graduate Student).Research Advisor: Dr Amanda J. Haes Understanding the role of analyte and nanoparticle concentrations in obtainingquantitative and consistent SERS responses Systematically studying how silica shell thickness and anion-exchangechromatography impact the direct SERS detection of small molecules Investigating how the mechanism of silica dissolution affects the stability of thenanoparticles as monitored using changes in the extinction maximum wavelength Assessing how the polarity of targeted molecules influence their detection usinginternally etched silica-coated gold (IE-Au@SiO 2 ) nanoparticles Characterizing pore size of IE-Au@SiO 2 nanoparticles to optimize selectivetransport of various molecules through the silica membrane based on molecularsize and chemical functionality Evaluating both the specific detection and non-specific binding of these speciesto the gold nanoparticles and/or silica cages using macroscale and capillary basedLSPR and SERS measurementsFebruary 2008-August 2008INFINEUM CONPANY, Research and Development Technician.PI: Mark Synthesized Alkylated Diphenulamine (ADPA) using different temperature andcatalyst. Collected 10 samples with one every 30 minutes immediately after the additionof the catalyst.

Analyzed ADPA samples collected using FT-IR spectroscopy and GelPermeation Chromatography (GPC).Purified remaining ADPA synthesis with several washing step and pH of eachwaste layer was measured until neutral.Both organic and waste layer of ADPA samples were sent to Bayway, NewJersey, Italmatch, Italy and Milton Hill, England for further analytical testing.August 2007-February 2008COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CONPANY, Research Technician.PI: Robert Gruytch Tested aerosol hair spray by performing spray output, spray pattern, curlretention in high humidity chamber as a function of pressure (psig), pH,concentrate appearance, and aerosol droplet particle size using a Malvern Spray-Tec instrument. Measured flexibility of hair using a Texture Technologies Corp TA.XTPlustexture analyzer instrument.Made different batches of Palmolive Natural shampoo and conditioner.Tested the pH, viscosity, foam characteristics, and appearance of shampoo andconditioner. Performed wet and dry comb tests on tresses. Evaluated softnessusing Texture Technologies Corp TA.XTPlus texture analyzer instrument ontresses.June-August 2006RESEARCH IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (RISE), Undergraduate SummerInternship.Research Advisor: Dr. Leslie Jimenez, Mentor: Ahalha Ramanathan Developed and optimized a methodology for the synthesis of chiral epoxides byminimizing phosphine oxide while maintaining complete reaction conversionusing cyclooctene and achiral phosphine oxide.September 2005-May 2006PRINCETON POLYMER LABORATORIES, Undergraduate Summer Intern.PI: Dr. Wachtel Petter Developed and optimized a methodology for the synthesis of poly-methane formby using different polyethylene glycol with different molecular weight. Monitored CO 2 release from a thin film poly-ethane to mimic contact lenses.SKILLSMS Words, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Chem Sketch, PCSpartan, Origin, Grams, Matcad, Matlab, Image J, and Image Pro.English, French, and CreoleAWARDS AND HONORS2012 Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Travel Funds Award University of Iowa Graduate College Strategic Initiative Fund Fellowship

20112010200820072006200520042003Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Travel Funds AwardGraduate Student Summer Fellowship Award, University of Iowa, Graduatecollege (June-July)Department of Chemistry Graduate Student Travel Funds AwardService Award for 2010, University of Iowa, Department of ChemistryGraduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship Award,University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry (January-August)Cum Laude AwardAcademic Excellence and the Achievement of Graduation with Honors (Award),Kean UniversityAcademic Excellence Award, Kean University, Exceptional EducationalOpportunities ProgramDirector’s Service Award, Kean University, Exceptional EducationalOpportunities ProgramOutstanding Academic Achievement Award, State of New Jersey Commissionon Higher Education Educational Opportunity FundOutstanding Merit and Accomplishment Award, Who’s Who among Students inAmerican Universities and Colleges (through 2007)Charlotte W. Newcombe Endowed Scholarship for Mature Women (Award),Kean University Foundation (through 2007)Scholastic Achievement and Academic Excellence Award, Kean University,Lambda Alpha Sigma Honor Society (through 2007)Wilf Family Foundation Scholarship, Kean University Foundation (through2006)Academic Achievements of Outstanding College Students in America Award,The National Dean’s List, (through 2007) Honor List Certificate Award, Kean University, (through 2007)PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIESAlpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, (2009-Present), memberAmerican Chemical Society, (2008-Present), memberEpsilon Epsilon Omega Honor Society, (2003-2007), member, mentor and tutorLambda Alpha Sigma Honor Society, (2005-2007), memberEpsilon Corps, (2004-2007), member and mentor

PUBLICATIONSMarie C. Pierre, Prescott M. Mackie, Maryuri Roca, and Amanda J. Haes * “Correlating MolecularSurface Coverage and Solution-Phase Nanoparticle Concentration to Surface-Enhanced RamanScattering Intensities,” J. Phys. Chem. C 2011, 115 (38), 18511-18517PRESENTATIONS12. “Multiplexed SERS Detection Using Internally Etched Silica-coated Gold (IEAu@SiO 2 ) Nanoparticles” (Oral) attended and presented at the ACS NationalMeeting, St. Diego, California, March 2012.11. “Molecular Surface Coverage and Solution-Phase Nanoparticle ConcentrationEffect on SERS Intensities” (Oral) attended and presented at the Midwest/GreatLakes Regional ACS Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, October 2011.10. “Silica Coated Gold Nanoparticles as SERS Substrates” (Poster) attended andpresented at the ACS National Meeting, Denver, Colorado, August 2011.9. “Fabricating Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications” (Poster) attended andpresented at the University of Iowa Chemistry Department's appreciationreception, Iowa City Iowa, May 2011.8. “Silica Coated Gold Nanoparticles as SERS Substrates” (Poster) attended andpresented at the OSTC Symposium, Iowa City, Iowa, April 2011.7. “Silica Coated Gold Nanoparticles as SERS Substrates” (poster) presented atthe Jakobsen Graduate Conference, Iowa City, Iowa, March 2011.6. “Silica Coated Gold Nanoparticles as SERS Substrates” (poster) presented atthe Pittcon Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2011.5. “Large Volume Synthesis of Internally Etched Au@SiO 2 Nanoparticles forSERS Studies” (poster) presented at the NOBCChE 2010 Midwest RegionalMeeting, Iowa City, Iowa, November 2010.4. “Synthesis and Characterization of Internally Etched Silica-Coated Gold (IEAu@SiO 2 ) Nanoparticles” (oral) attended and presented at the PittconConference, Orlando, Florida, February 20103. “Synthesis and Characterization of Internally Etched Silica-Coated GoldNanoparticles for Reproducible SERS Detection” (oral) presented at theJakobsen Graduate Conference, Iowa City, Iowa, March 20102. “Large Volume Synthesis of Internally Etched Au@SiO 2 Nanoparticles forSERS Studies” (poster) presented at the American Chemical Society MidwestRegional Meeting, Iowa City, Iowa, October 2009.1. “Synthesis and Characterization of Internally Etched Silica-Coated GoldNanoparticles” (poster) presented at the Jakobsen Graduate Conference,Iowa City, Iowa, March 2009.