I have been employed at the University of Rochester since 2002. I am currently with the Radiation Safety department as a Radiation Safety Technician. We support the University’s research labs, Strong Memorial Hospital and various offsite facilities that use radioactivity. Before the University of Rochester, I prepared and reviewed MSDS sheets for Eastman Kodak Company. I received a BS in Chemistry from St John Fisher College in 1995.I have enjoyed participating in several different section activities and would like to become more involved in the section. In 2004, I was the poster chair for the 32nd Northeast Regional Meeting (NERM 2004). This gave me an introduction to having a more active role within the section. I have a lot of ideas that would benefit the section. Being a Member at Large is a great position in which to implement these ideas.
I would like to further joint activities with neighboring sections. This is a great way to interact with others in the chemical profession in a nonformal environment. It is also a great networking opportunity. I also encourage the local section to become more involved with local schools supporting National Chemistry Week and other activities that will expose students to science in general and chemistry in particular at a young age showing them how interesting it can be. I would like to see the local section continue to be involved assisting those who have just graduated finding a career in chemistry as well as those who have just lost their job and are looking to pursue other opportunities in chemistry through activities such as the Networking Mixer as well as Career workshops with information on careers in chemistry, resume review etc with resources currently available being publicized through the newsletter so that members are aware of what is out there. I look forward to working towards these goals as a Member at Large.
