Celisha Oscar

Majoring in Chemistry, Minoring in Economics
Knox College, Class of 2019
From Hollywood, FL

After being generously compensated for my curiosity in Barcelona, I became invigorated to be a leader in the field of chemistry. As an undergraduate student at Knox College, I cemented my blossoming interest in chemistry by performing advance research and completing coursework in chemistry. Chemistry grants me the ability to acquire a broader knowledge through engaged scholarship in the classroom and conducting research through the McNair Scholars Program. I am eager to participant in research opportunities geared towards a broad range of chemistry to develop new skills and to learn from others and draw parallels to my own interests.

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Education

Knox College
McArthur High School

Celisha in the News

McNair Scholar Celisha Oscar '20 Researches Thermal Stability of Liquid Crystals

Celisha Oscar '20 has been working on her McNair research project on the thermal stability of unconventionally synthesized liquid crystals. She is part of the McNair Scholars Program, which equips ...

May, 23 2018 - Verified by Knox College

McNair Scholar Celisha Oscar Applies Classroom Knowledge to Innovative Research

The relationship between mental illness, psychological abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Bloodroot as an alternative treatment to oral cancer in canines. The relationship between social iso...

February, 05 2018 - Verified by Knox College

Celisha Oscar Named to Dean's List for Fall 2015

Celisha Oscar has been named to the Knox College Dean's List of distinguished students for the 2015 Fall Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the...

October, 06 2017 - Verified by Knox College

Celisha Oscar Named to Dean's List for Spring 2016

Celisha Oscar has been named to the Knox College Dean's List of distinguished students for the 2016 Spring Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in t...

October, 06 2017 - Verified by Knox College

Celisha Oscar Named to Dean's List for Fall 2016

Celisha Oscar has been named to the Knox College Dean's List of distinguished students for the 2016 Fall Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the...

October, 06 2017 - Verified by Knox College

Work Experience

Student Research Assistant at Knox College

Research was a continuation of the summer research with a shifted focus to the impact of mole ratio on Cu2(Propyl Valerate)(Decanoate)3. Different equivalents of caprolactum were tested to achieve a room temperature liquid crystal and a depressed melting point. Gained experience in submitting products to be characterized by elemental analysis, obtaining liquid nitrogen, unique synthesis skills for axial ligand substitution and usage of a mechanical pump.

April 2018 - Present

Student Office Assistant at Knox College

Tasks and responsibilities related to the management of the McNair Scholars Program. Created, compiled and distributed information to attract potential McNair applicants. In the spring of 2017 shadowed Dr.Andy Mehl for Biochemistry 301 on the behalf of the McNair Scholars program.

November 2017 - Present

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