Stefanny Toala

Stefanny Toala

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Technician at Delaware State University and Intern at Tucson Police Department’s Crime Laboratory

  • Education

    • Delaware State University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Chemistry 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Member of Women's Bowling Team 2018-2022 (Team Captain 2020-2022) Member of Alliance for Minority Participation 2018-2022 (Recording Secretary 2019-2020, Vice President 2020-2022) Member of American Chemical Society 2018-2022 Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee 2018-2022

    • Oklahoma State University

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Forensic Chemistry/Toxicology 4.0
  • Experience

    • Tucson Police Department

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
      Shadow Experience

      During this shadowing experience, I spent 30 hours (10 hours in each shift) with the department's Crime Scene Unit. During this time, I:- Observed and assisted with the collection of physical evidence (e.g., DNA and fingerprints)- Developed case plans for investigating crime scenes - Organized records of evidence collected

    • TEAL Fellows Program

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      HBCU- UP TEAL Fellow - Chemistry Tutor/Mentor

      As a Chemistry Tutor/Mentor in the HBCU-UP TEAL Fellowship Program, I:- Organized and conducted weekly study sessions for Chemistry 102 students- Motivated students to achieve academic goals- Served as an ambassador for the program- Completed the STEM Leadership Academy

    • Tucson Police Department

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Summer Intern

      I interned with the Adult Sexual Assault/Cold Case Detective Unit after completion of Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification. During this internship, I:- Assisted detectives in their casework by listening to jail calls, extracting 911 calls, creating event chronologies, and conducting area canvases- Created a presentation for the unit's monthly debriefings on significant cases- Observed victim and suspect interviews- Learned about the working relationship between the detective unit and crime laboratory Show less

    • Delaware State University

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      While holding this position, I:- Presented summaries on at least one research paper a week- Collaborated weekly with research mentor and other mentees- Kept record of meeting minutes/notes during weekly meetings- Began contributing to a paper working towards publication I worked closely with a PhD student, assisting him with his research. During this time, I:- Prepared and tested gold nanoparticles-modified screen printed carbon electrodes immobilized with acetylcholinesterase enzyme for the determination of an electrochemical method to quantify arsenic(III) concentration - Completed a research report to detail results and further recommendations for research - Organized chemicals in lab and took inventory

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Apr 2020 - Aug 2022
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Delaware State University

      Feb 2023 - now
      Research Technician

      In this position, I currently:- Contribute as first author on a review paper working towards publication- Create grant proposals - Collaborate with mentor and other collaborators from the University of Delaware

    • Tucson Police Department

      Oct 2023 - now
      Intern

      Before I started this position, I completed the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification. I work with criminalists in the Toxicology section of the lab. Currently, I:- Fulfill disclosure requests from attorney offices to lessen the disclosure backlog (over 300 disclosure requests completed in 1 month) - Appropriately handle confidential information with extreme detail and limited supervision

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Undue Foreign Influence: Risks and Mitigations

      CITI Program
      Sept 2022
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    • Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality of Commission in Law, Public Safety, and Security

      Cienega High School
      May 2018
    • Survey of Scientific Computing

      Brookhaven National Laboratory
      Jun 2020
    • Responsible Conduct of Research Refresher for Biomedical Researchers

      CITI Program
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research

      CITI Program
      Sept 2020
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    • Physical Science Responsible Conduct of Research Course 1

      CITI Program
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stefanny Toala
      Presidential Academic Award Dr. Tony Allen (President of DSU) May 2022 Received for graduating with a cumulative 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to Stefanny Toala
      Project WiCCED Scholar - Apr 2020 2x recipient
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Halloween Parade Set Up Volunteer

      Issued by The Little School (Dover) on Oct 2020
      The Little School (Dover)Associated with Stefanny Toala
    • Christmas Party for Local Foster Children Volunteer

      Issued by Delaware State University Department of Athletics on Dec 2018
      Delaware State University Department of AthleticsAssociated with Stefanny Toala