NICHOLAS R. STAMBACH
nicholas.stambach@gmail.com
1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401
EDUCATION
Colorado School of Mines
Expected Graduation May 2018
Golden, CO
Ph. D. Chemistry
Research Focus: Rapid identification of bacterial pathogens utilizing bacteriophage amplification combined with surfaceenhanced Raman spectroscopy and lateral flow immunochromatography
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
M.A. Education: Curriculum and Instruction
May 2008
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
B.A. Chemistry; Minor: Biology
May 2007
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Instrumentation: Raman spectroscopy, lateral flow immunoassay design, antibody purification, bacteriophage propagation and
purification, MALDI TOF MS, GC/MS, GC/FID
Communication: Public speaking, teaching, technical writing, method design, analytical reporting
EXPERIENCE
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401
8/12-present
Ph.D. Chemistry Graduate Student
 Attended graduate level chemistry classes
 Teaching Assistant for undergraduate introduction to chemistry lab
 Research Assistant; working as part of a team in developing a rapid test for Listeria monocytogenes
 Fellow and manager, Trefny Institute; aid elementary school teachers in science and math instruction
and participation in various outreach events; as manager, over saw graduate students
Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria, Virginia 22315
8/08-6/12
Chemistry Teacher
 Designed and instructed lessons for honors and regular chemistry courses
 Lectured, led guided instructions, and supervised lab work
 Performed other professional duties such as attending seminars, serving hall duty, and providing after
school help to students
 Aided students in development of science fair projects
 Collaborated with other teachers to create curriculum and lessons
 Member of National Honor Society Selection Committee
 Co-coach of Hayfield Science Olympiad Team
 Mentored a new chemistry teacher
 Taught 5-6 classes per year with 140-165 total students
Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
Chemistry Student-Teacher
 Designed and instructed lessons for honors chemistry courses
 Observed teaching practices of a cooperating veteran teacher
 Introduced new teaching methods into the classroom
1/08-5/08
Blacksburg Middle School, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Intern 8th Grade Science
 Observed teaching methods of a cooperating veteran teacher
 Taught lessons designed by a cooperating veteran teacher
 Designed and executed a lesson on physical properties
8/07-11/07