Jade Thomas
University of Arkansas, Class of 2024
From Paragould, AR
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Jade Thomas of Paragould was named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Thomas joins more than 2,700 additional Fulbright Col...
June, 28 2024 - Verified by University of Arkansas
Jade Thomas of Paragould was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Thomas joins nearly 2,500 additional Fulbright College...
February, 27 2023 - Verified by University of Arkansas
Independently lead and conduct research in materials, manufacturing, and nanotechnology with applications for human exploration of space.
Assist other graduate and postdoctoral researchers with their research.
Course: Introduction to Materials
Lead two drills a week, assisting students one-on-one and in groups with questions regarding classwork and concepts covered in the course.
Assist professor by grading submitted homework and proctoring exams.
University of Arkansas
Independently operated an Atomic Force Microscope to precisely measure many differently sized tips from 50 nanometers to 300 nanometers.
Created morphology, friction, and adhesion force readings of many different types of materials using an AFM.
Collaborated with graduate and postdoctoral researchers to create morphological readings of their materials.
Attended a 10-week-long leadership training course provided through the program.
Produced a paper detailing the research done and presented research in front of peers, graduate students, and professors.
University of Arkansas
Managed and updated a $42,000 budget.
Lead a weekly Budget Committee of approximately 10 members to assess different uses of RIC budget.
Took meeting minutes at both House and Executive meetings, presenting the budget and weekly updates at both.
Managed a roster of approximately 40 members, reaching out to those who have been absent and assigning members to committees.
Developed an inclusive community among my floor of approximately 50 residents, providing them appropriate resources through bulletin boards, floor meetings, and individual interactions.
Planned and executed monthly floor events and semesterly building-wide events with over 30 attendees to foster growth in the community.
Worked 20 hours a week meeting with residents, conducting building safety rounds, managing residence hall front desks, participating in weekly staff meetings, and enforcing University Housing policies.
Mediated conflicts between residents and established open communication among roommates.
Conducted one-on-one intentional conversations with residents to evaluate their adjustment to on-campus life, determine needs that could be met by myself or other campus resources, and reported back to supervisor.
Worked in multiple positions including operating cameras, instant replay, and managing videoboards.
Collaborated with a large team in order to successfully broadcast Razorback Sports for ESPN & SEC.