Katherina Murcek

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  • About me

    Doctoral Candidate at University of Pittsburgh Department of Chemistry

  • Education

    • Harvard Extension School

      2016 - 2018
      3.67

      1/2 time attendance

    • University of Pittsburgh

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Chemistry 3.6/4.0 (Chem 3.8/4.0)

      Activities and Societies: Pitt German Club, The American Chemical Society Student Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh Minor in GermanHonors: Cum Laude, Dean’s List (‘20 S/F, ‘21 S/F, ‘22 S), Chemistry Honors, Research Fellowship (Summer 2021)

    • University of Pittsburgh

      2022 - 2027
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemistry
  • Experience

    • University of Pittsburgh

      Sept 2018 - now

      Undergraduate research in the Peng Liu Group at the University of Pittsburgh.Responsibilities include performing quantum mechanical calculations of model reactions (inc. Gaussian 16 software), collecting and analyzing data, and preparing written reports and summary of data analysis to investigate the mechanisms, reactivity, and selectivity of catalytic organic reactions. (Experience includes undergraduate credits, volunteering and fellowship) Undergraduate research in the Koide group at the University of Pittsburgh. Responsibilities included preforming analytical tests (inc. NMR, fluoroscopy), collecting and analyzing data, and preparing written and oral reports. (Experience undergraduate credits)

      • Doctoral Candidate

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Graduate Student Instructor

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Graduate Student Researcher

        May 2022 - Aug 2024
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Jan 2020 - May 2022
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Sept 2018 - Dec 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Disability Resources & Services - Peer Mentor

      Issued by University of Pittsburgh on Aug 2019
      University of PittsburghAssociated with Katherina Murcek