Stefanny Toala

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  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

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  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