Contemporary Resume

R.V. Bennett . New Analytical Approaches for Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Georgia Tech School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Research Symposium and Retreat, Helen, GA; Oral. Nov 1-2, 2014. R.V. Bennett , C.M. Gamage, F.M. Fernández. Differential Mobility-Enhanced Ambient Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Poster: 61 st ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Minneapolis, MN; Poster. June 9-13, 2013. R.V. Bennett , C.M. Gamage, A.S. Galhena, F.M. Fernández. Differential Mobility-Enhanced Ambient Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Oral: 25 th Annual Workshop on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry; Oral. May 13-17, 2013. R.V. Bennett , D.A. Sokolov, J.M. Davis, T.M. Orlando, H.J. Cleaves, F.M. Fernández. Imaging mass spectrometry investigation of formamide reactions on mineral surfaces . Oral: Astrobiology Conference 2012, Atlanta, GA; Oral. Apr 16-20, 2012. Awards Georgia Institute of Technology • Travel Award at School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Research Symposium 2014 Awarded for outstanding oral presentation. • Leadership Fellows Program 2013-2014 Formal leadership training and served as leadership coach to 6 undergraduate students; prepared and delivered practical coaching training for future coaches • Travel Award at Georgia Tech Research and Innovation Conference 2013 Awarded for best poster presentation at institution-wide conference of graduate student research • Best Poster Award, Gordon Research Conference: Origin of Life 2012 Awarded to best poster presented at conference • William H. Emerson Fellowship 2010-2012 Awarded based on undergraduate academic merit in the form of stipend bonus Professional Activities and Leadership Roles Georgia Institute of Technology • Georgia Tech Advisory Board, Graduate Student Representative Participated in bi-annual meetings and represented interests of graduate students • Graduate Education Strategic Plan Committee 2013 Drafted plans to improve professional career development, evaluation of conflict resolution process to implement policy and training • Dean of the College of Sciences, Search Committee 2012 Participated in nomination, airport and on-campus interviews representing graduate students, resulted in hiring of Dean Paul Goldbart • Women in Chemistry Executive Board 2012-present Organized professional development, outreach and networking events. • American Society for Mass Spectrometry 2010-present Other • Fluent in Spanish 2013-2014