AOAC OMB Nomination Review (June 12, 2019)

K ARIUKI , 8 OF 15

Plant and Soil Science Dept., Oklahoma State University Fundamentals of Soil (Soil 2124) laboratory teaching

Fall 2007

Supervisor: Dr. Jeff Hattey Email: jeff.hattey@okstate.edu Phone: (405) 744-9586 Responsibilities

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In charge of 2-hour teaching lab

 Introduced students to fundamental soil functions and processes  Graded laboratory exercises  Assisted students during office hours  Participated weekly meetings chaired by Dr. Hattey

Soil Chemistry and Environmental Quality (Soil 4893) Teaching Assistant

Spring 2005

Subject Professor: Dr. Hailin Zhang Responsibilities 

Assisted Dr. Zhang in making exams and homework  Demonstrated soil related experiments in class  Graded exams and homework  Provided tutoring to students as needed

Plant and Soil Sci. Dept, Oklahoma State University (PSS-OSU), Stillwater, OK Research Assistant 2007-2008 Mentor: Dr. Hailin Zhang Email: Hailin.Zhang@okstate.edu, Phone (405) 744-9566

Primary Responsibilities

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Analytical methods development  Biodiesel analysis on ICP (Spectro Ciros-CCD)

o Obtained parts from Spectro Ameteck and biodiesel analytical Standards from Conostat, Inc.

o Modified the ICP to include a biodiesel analysis channel

 Coordinated inter-laboratory collaboration Mehich 3 method validation study for Soil Sci. Society of America (SSSA)