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.