Rafaela Nita (rafaela.nita@mymail.barry.edu)
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Graduated: Spring 2010
Currently: Ph.D. Program Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
Chemistry Major with Biochemistry Specialization

Research Project:

Preparation of alumina monoliths from aluminum nitrate nonahydrate precursor

Poster Presentation:

Luna, J.*; Rubi, E.*; Narciso, V.*; Nita, R.*; Zajickova, Z.; Svec, F. In situ synthesis of inorganic monoliths with a photografted pentafluoropropyl methacrylate coating for applications in capillary liquid chromatography. 33rd International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography and Electrophoresis, Portland, OR, May 7-21, 2009 – 3rd place winning poster

Scholarship & Awards:

• Spring 2009: Chemistry and Physics Faculty Endowed Scholarship, Barry University
• Spring 2008: Scholarship for achieving 3.6 GPA, Recipient, Barry University
• Fall 2006: Dean's List, Barry University

Extracurricular Activities:

• 2008 - 2009: President, Chemistry Club, Barry University
• 2008 - 2009: President, Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Barry University