Mya Brown
Education
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, 2017 University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research (MHIRT) Fellowship, Summer 2015 Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ Associate’s in Arts of Science, 2012 New College Nottingham, Nottingham, England, UK Study Abroad, Summer 2011 Research
Research Assistant
February 2015 – Current Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Minority Biomedical (IMSD-MBRS) Program Project focused on environmental and biomedical applications for the detection of nicotine and cotinine for third hand smoke studies as well as biomarkers for breast cancer detection using nonlinear laser wave mixing detection and separation by capillary electrophoresis. Research Trainee Summer 2015 MHIRT program Research trainee focused on identifying and isolating chemical constituents present in Scoparia dulcis Linn., a plant known to have anti-diabetic effects. Conducted a series of phytochemical tests and procedures to identify and isolate organic compounds present in traditional West African herbal medicine. |
Mya Brown, Zarina Munshi and William G. Tong (2016) Sensitive Detection and Separation of Nicotine and its Metabolites by Laser Wave-Mixing Spectroscopy for Environmental and Biomedical Applications. SDSU Undergraduate Research Symposium Oral Presentation
Pradel, Jean S., Zarina Munshi, Alex Jackson, Megan Murphy, Mya Brown, and William G. Tong (2016). "Ultrasensitive Laser Wave-mixing Spectroscopic Method for Detection and Separation of Biomarkers and Carcinogenic Pollutants." Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization XIX (September 30, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2238489; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2238489 Brown, Mya; Pradel, Jean S.; Ramos, Shashary; Tong, William G. (2016): Sensitive Detection of Proteins and Cancer Markers by Nonlinear Laser Wave-Mixing Detection and Capillary Electrophoresis. 75th San Diego ACS Anniversary Symposium Poster presentation Mya Brown, Alexander Jackson, Zarina Munshi, and William Tong (2015): Sensitive Nonlinear Laser Wave-Mixing Detection Method for Early Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Poster B112 Brown, Mya; Pradel, Jean S.; Ramos, Shashary; Tong, William G. (2015): Sensitive Detection of Proteins and Cancer Markers by Nonlinear Laser Wave-Mixing Detection and Capillary Electrophoresis. 45th Western Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Marcos, CA page WRM-252 conference, meeting abstract; online computer file Poster Presentation Megan Murphy, Mya Brown, Jean Sebastien Pradel, and William G. Tong (2015): Ultrasensitive Sensitive Nonlinear Multi-Photon Laser Wave-Mixing Detection Methods for Environmental and Biomedical Applications. The ACS Southern California Undergraduate Research Conference in Chemistry and Biochemistry Poster Presentation Mya Brown, Jean Sebastien Pradel, Shashary Ramos and William G. Tong (2016): Sensitive Detection of Proteins and Biomarkers by Nonlinear Laser Wave-Mixing Detection and Capillary Electrophoresis. San Diego State University Student Research Symposium Poster 4 abstract C09 Mya Brown, Zarina Munshi and William G. Tong (2016) Sensitive Detection and Separation of Nicotine and its Metabolites by Laser Wave-Mixing Spectroscopy for Environmental and Biomedical Applications. SoCal Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Presentation |
Vice President, Black Student Science Organization
August 2014-May 2015 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Along with working closely with the president served as coordinator and facilitator for the annual event between the community, campus, and members of the organization. During the term, prepared and planned a interactive event titled “Hands on Science Fair” for children in 1st – 6th grade. Lead Mentor, Introduction to Campus Activity and Networking August 2014-May 2015 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Helped new freshmen and transfer students majoring in a science feel connected to the University and the College of Sciences by assisting them through the maze of rules, regulations, and expectations and activities of college live. Supervised 10 peer mentors with a class of over 200 freshmen and transfer students. Provided support and a medium for the mentors with their protégés and the instructor of the course. Intern, National Society of Black Engineers Summer 2014 Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School, Detroit, MI Taught general math and science concepts to students at appropriate age level. Supervised and managed children of varying ages, while keeping them actively engaged. Secretary, Black Student Science Organization August 2013-May 2014 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Served as liaison between the general body members and the executive board. Kept efficient records and an accounting of minutes of all meetings and communicated via email to all members of the organization. Tutor, America Reads August 2010-May 2012 Mesa Arts Academy, Mesa, AZ Helped children increase their literacy skills and achievement levels. Provided children who needed additional help in reading with extended learning time. |
Member, Black Student Science Organization (BSSO)
August 2012 – Present San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) August 2014-Present Member, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science May 2016-Present San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Member, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) August 2014-May 2015 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Member, Future Educators Club (FEC) August 2010-May 2012 Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ |
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
Ultra-Visible Spectroscopy Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, AIDA Compiler |