SYMONE ALEXANDER
2100 Adelbert Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106 | 512-590-5460 | slc94@case.edu
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D. Macromolecular Science
Principal Investigator: Dr. LaShanda Korley
2018
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Magna cum Laude
2013
AWARDS
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, DC Alpha Chapter
International Scholar Laureate for Engineering Nominee, Golden Key Society
DOW-MIT ACCESS Program Participant
United Technologies Endowed Donor Scholarship, Howard University
Donor Housing Scholarship, CEACS, Howard University
Legacy Scholarship, Howard University
2015 – 2020
Fall – 2012
2012 – 2013
Fall – 2012
2011 – 2012
2009 – 2011
2012 – 2013
2009 – 2013
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Research Assistant
Principal Investigator: Dr. Preethi Chandran
Conducted an investigation of the formation of DNA/PEI nanoparticles
using atomic force microscopy
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Independent Study
Principal Investigator: Dr. Preethi Chandran
Conducted an investigation of bio-polymer structure and behavior using
atomic force microscopy
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
REU Participant - Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Principal Investigator: Dr. LaShanda T. J. Korley
Graduate Student: J. Casey Johnson
Developed a photo-responsive filler for use in EO-EPI composites.
Chosen as one of two presenters to represent CWRU at the NEO
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Kent State University, Kent, OH
REU Participant – Department of Chemistry
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Twieg
Graduate Student: Randall Breckon
Summer – 2013
Spring – 2013
Summer -- 2012
Summer -- 2011
Synthesized and characterized a new class of potential liquid
crystals.
PRESENATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Poster Presentations:
Alexander, S. (2014); Synthesis, Modeling and Rheological Investigation of Polydiacetylene Gels; National
Technical Association Conference
Cook, S.; Breckon, R.; (2011) Synthesis and Characterization of All Meta and MMP Benzoates: An examination
of the boundary conditions of mesogenic activity; NEO Undergraduate Symposium
Invited Presentations:
Cook, S. (2012); Development of a Photo-responsive Filler for use in EO-EPI Composites; NEO Undergraduate
Research Symposium
Conference Abstracts:
Cook, S.; Chandran, P. (2014) Squishy DNA Nanoparticles; Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual
Meeting
EXTRACURRICULAR / MEMBERSHIPS
Graduate Student Senate Representative for Macro. Sci. and Eng., CWRU
PiNO 2014 Conference Marketing Team, CWRU
Sister 2 Sister Discussion Lead and Organizer, CWRU
Sustainability in Polymers Education and Research (SPEAR) Founder, CWRU
Jobs Partnership Cleveland Mentor and Volunteer, Mt. Zion UCC
R.E.A.L. Re-Entry Volunteer, Mt. Zion UCC
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, DC Alpha Chapter
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Golden Key International Honors Society
2014-Present
2014
2013-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present