Whitney Hedges

102 Napa Valley Way

Madison, AL
Phone (256) 683-0201

Education

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

2007-2012 Huntsville, AL

Bachelor of Science with Majors in Chemistry and Biology

GPA: 3.42/4.0
Relevant Courses: Biochemistry, Organic I&II, Cell Biology, Genetics,
Quantitative Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Calculus Physics I&II,
Technical Writing
Honors and Affiliations: Scholarship of America Recipient, Presidential
Scholarship Recipient, REU Fellowship 2009 & 2010, Zhan Research
Scholarship, Deans List, Science Ambassador

The University of Louisiana

2012-2013 Baton Rouge, LA

Doctorate Program in Biochemistry

GPA: 3.74/4.0
Relevant Courses: Teaching Assistant Course, Biochemistry Instructor

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Fall 2014 Huntsville, AL
Acceptance into the Joint Chemistry/Education Masters Program

Technical
Skill

Work
Experience

May 2009-May 2012 University of Alabama

Huntsville, AL
Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Dr. McFeeters Lab
Preformed Protein Purification, PCR, and Gel electrophoresis
Analyzed 3-D NMR of Protein-Ligand interaction
Worked with Centrifuge, Protein NMR, SDS Electrophoreses

Technical Writing Experience, Seminar Presentation Experience,

Formatting Lessons and Homework Assignments, Classroom Lectures,
Interactive Laboratory Instruction

Aug 2009-Dec 2009 University of Alabama in

Huntsville, AL
Laboratory Instructor, Department of Chemistry
Instructed and prepared introductory chemistry lab for students at the
University.
Oct 2012- Dec 2012 University of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Graduate Research Rotation, Department of Biology, Dr. Hart Lab
Preformed PCR, Drosophilae breeding, Larval salivary gland removal
Jan 2013- Current University of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Graduate Researcher, Department of Biology, Dr. Newcomer Lab
Preformed Protein Expression procedures, Protein Purifications, Protein
Crystallography
Aug 2012-Current University of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Laboratory Instructor, Department of Biology
Instructed and prepared a senior 3 credit hour biochemistry lab for

students at the University.