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OLISA MENAKAYA
Graduate Assistant, Tennessee State University
Location: Nashville, TN United States
Joined: Nov 11th, 2012
About   (request update)
Who I am? Life of a Black Chemist (L.O.A.B.C.)
My name is Olisa Kenneth Menakaya. I am a Chemist. Innovator. Educator. My title reflects my unique experiences as an African American male who has overcome many obstacles towards reaching my goal of becoming a Chemist. As a Chemistry graduate student at Tennessee State University, I explored the fascinating world of Chemistry including topics like heavy metal separation in fields such as general, inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry. My academic research focuses on applied chemistry geared at finding innovative solutions for environmental applications. In addition, I tutor students in Chemistry and give speeches to adults and youth, alike, on a variety of science topics.
Current Whereabouts:
Chemistry
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Being the best chemist, educator, and leader I can be.
Website:
http://www.facebook.com/okmenakaya
Education   (request update)
Tennessee State University class of 2011
Undergrad Major: Chemistry
Claim To Fame:
President of Tennessee State University Chemistry Club 2010-2011 American Chemical Society National Leadership Award (2011) Younger Chemists Development Leadership Award (2013)
Most Memorable Moment:
Graduating
Tennessee State University class of
Grad Major:
High School: Antioch High School in Antioch, TN class of 2006
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Antioch High School Bears Football Team 2003-2006 Regional Championship 2004
Best Memories:
Graduating
Experience
I currently work with Tennessee State University as Graduate Assistant
I have 6 years of experience working in the Science industry.
Research Assistant | Tennessee State University - Department of Chemistry
From January 2012 to June 2013 • 1 year(s)
 Investigated supramolecular system for metal ion separation using ICP-OES and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Teaching Assistant | Tennessee State University - Department of Chemistry
From January 2012 to May 2013 • 1 year(s)
 Prepared chemical reagents and demonstrated laboratory techniques using instrumentation methods.
Tutor | Tennessee State University - Boswell Science Complex Tutor Center
From January 2011 to August 2012 • 1 year(s)
 Tutored undergraduates in general chemistry and organic chemistry.
Research Assistant | National Nuclear Security Administration and Tennessee State University
From August 2011 to January 2012 • 1 year(s)
 Detected and characterized metal ions extractions synthesizing nanomaterials using TEM, IR and PXRD.
Field Investigator | TSU Center for Prevention Research
From May 2011 to August 2011 • 0 year(s)
 Conducted nutrition enrichment and obesity prevention research and performed community outreach.
Research Assistant | TLSAMP and Tennessee State University - Department of Chemistry
From May 2010 to April 2011 • 1 year(s)
 Determined ionic gold presence in nanoparticles and analyzed nanoparticle-polysaccharide interactions using UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Administrative Assistant | Tennessee State University - Department of Chemistry
From September 2009 to April 2011 • 2 year(s)
 Administrative support duties for chemistry department.
Research Assistant | Tennessee State University - Department of Chemistry
From June 2010 to August 2010 • 0 year(s)
 Experimented on organic reactions in synthesis of fluorinated enamiones as potential antiepileptic agents.
My Groups
Entrepreneurial Think Tank
Tennessee State University Club
The Lyricist's Lounge: Poetry In Motion
Guestbook Comments
Have a fun Thanksgiving Holiday!
Tagged by Legasaurus Sister on 11/24/2015  
Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life. Joel Osteen Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_attitude.html#21WgLWxD4JguFgSB.99
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