EDUCATION
o Purdue University Department of Chemistry West Lafayette, IN
§ M.S. Physical Chemistry (May 2005)
§ Ph.D. Candidacy (granted November 2004 – degree expected 2007)
o Knox College Galesburg, IL
§ B.A. Chemistry (April 2002)
PUBLICATIONS
o Anong, W.A., Weis, T.L., Low, P.S., Rate of Rupture and Reattachment of the Band 3-Ankyrin Bridge on the Human Erythrocyte Membrane, Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2006, [Epub ahead of print].
o Weis, T.L., Jiang, Y., Grant, E.R., Toward the Comprehensive Spectrochemical Imaging of Painted Works of Art: A New Instrumental Approach, Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 2004, 35.
o Vandenabeele, P., Weis, T.L., Grant, E.R., Moens, L.J., New Instrument Adapted for In Situ Raman Analysis of Objects of Art, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2004, 379(1), 137-142.
CONFERENCES, ABSTRACTS, AND SABBATICALS
o Casadio, F., Weis, T.L., Combined FTIR and Raman approaches to the investigation of 19th century pastel technology: Mary Cassatt’s pastels, IRUG 7 – Infrared and Raman Users Group: Abstract; New York, New York, 2006.
o Red Cell Club: Symposium; Chicago, IL, September 30 – October 1, 2005.
o The Basics of Wound Care – Wound Healing Society (WHS): Symposium; Atlanta, GA, May 23, 2004.
o Scientific Examination of Art: Modern Techniques in Conservation and Analysis – Arthur M. Sackler Colloquium (NAS); Washington, DC, March 19 – 21, 2003.
o Weis, T.L., Jiang, Y., Grant, E.R., Toward the Comprehensive Spectrochemical Imaging of Painted Works of Art: A New Instrumental Approach, International Conference on the Application of Raman Spectroscopy in Art and Archaeology: Abstract; Ghent, Belgium, September 3 – 6, 2003.
o Vandenabeele, P., Weis, T.L., Grant, E.R., Moens, L.J., New Instrument Adapted for In Situ Raman Analysis of Objects of Art – Mobile Art Analyser (MArtA): Research Sabbatical; Ghent, Belgium, May 9 – July 9, 2003.
AWARDS
o NIH Molecular Biophysics Training Grant Fellowship (2005)
o Squires Award Nomination: Best Original Proposal (2004)
o Top Student: CHM 620 Spectrochemical Instrumentation (2003)
o Most Creative Poster: CHM 620 Spectrochemical Instrumentation (2003)
o National Academy of Sciences Travel Grant (2003)
o Richter Research Scholar (2002)
o Mortar Board (2001-2002)
o 1st Place Al Young Drawing Competition (2001)
o Beverly Bender Scholar in Art History (2001)
o Ford Fellowship (2000-2001)
o Fine Arts Scholarship (1998-2002)
o Muelder Scholarship (1998-2002)
o 1210 Scholarship (1998-1999)
ORIGINAL PROPOSAL
o Weis, T.L., Stem Cell Migration Tracking, Lineage Tracing, and Differentiation Kinetics Using Two-Photon Laser Scanning Microscopy: Investigations of Scarless Wound Healing
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
o Graduate Student Advisory Board: Physical Chemistry Representative
§ Peer elected for two terms: ’03 – ’04, ’04 – ‘05
o Teaching Assistant – Purdue University Department of Chemistry
§ CHM 376: Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Edward R. Grant, PhD.
§ CHM 372: Physical Chemistry for Biology Majors, George M. Bodner, PhD.
o St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (Skilled Nursing Unit): Certified Nursing Assistant
§ May 2004 – December 2004 (8 hours/week)
o St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (Emergency Care Center): Nurse Technician
§ December 2004 – present (24-30 hours/week)
o Iota Sigma Pi – Plutonium Chapter (National Chemical Honors Society for Women): Member
§ Volunteer Coordinator for American Chemical Society sponsored National Chemistry Week: 10/18/04 – 10/23/04
§ Webmaster for American Chemical Society sponsored National Chemistry Week: 10/17/05 – 10/21/05
o Phi Lambda Upsilon (National Chemical Honors Society): Member
o Wound Healing Society: Member
UNDERGRADUATE ACTIVITIES
o 90.7 WVKC Radio DJ (1998-2000)
o Art Department Slide Room Librarian (2000-2001)
o Counseling Services
§ Sexual Assault Peer Educator (2000-2001)
o Department of Residential Learning
§ Resident Advisor in Campbell/Elder 4 (1999-2000)
§ Building Manager in 240 W. Tompkins (2000-2001)
o General Chemistry Laboratory Assistant (1999-2001)
o IL Beta-Delta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi
§ Recruitment Chair (1999-2000)
§ Treasurer (2000-2001)
o Learning Center Tutor
§ General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Calculus I & II (1999-2001)
o Student Senate – First-Year Senator (1998-1999)
§ Elections and Appointments Committee, Communications Committee