This blog lists that research that I have conducted as a part of the Bradley Research Group in the Chemistry Department at Drexel University and documents significant events in my young career as a scientist. I am participating in the Open Notebook Science Challenge for which I am performing experiments to measure the solubility of certain compounds (ex. carboxylic acids) in organic solvents. One of the goals of this challenge is to promote transparency in the scientific process. Every reported scientific finding is only as reliable or as meaningful as the steps incorporated to obtain that finding. This challenge requires that a detailed log of all steps completed in the experiment be recorded and posted in order that anyone attempting to repeat the experiment or desiring to better understand the meaning of the reported result is able to observe exactly what steps were carried out. From these solubility experiments, mathematical models are built to predict solubility. These models are used to choose recrystallization solvents and plan synthesis reactions. The products of these reactions are investigated as potential treatments for various diseases such as cancer and malaria.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

2012 STAR Scholars Summer Showcase


On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, all of the members of the STAR Scholars program presented their research posters on the research they had conducted over the summer.  I was able to present my poster and talk with many different people on the research I had conducted.


It was exciting to talk about the work I had conducted and to hear about all of the other research that had taken place over the summer.  Here is an image of my poster:


The day ended with a nice recognition ceremony, where I received a certificate of participation, and my mentor, Dr. Jean-Claude Bradley was honored with the STAR Mentor Of the Year Award.  This STAR program was a great research experience and I am grateful for the tools and skills I learned through this program.  
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