Kelly Parker
Materials Science and Engineering
Northwestern University
B553, Silverman Hall
2170 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
email: kaparker@u.northwestern.edu
Educational Background
| 2016 - Present | Northwestern University, Doctoral Student, Materials Science and Engineering |
| 2012 - 2016 | Stanford University, B.S. Materials Science and Engineering |
Research Objectives
I employ advanced sample preparation and microscopy methods to image soft materials, particularly small biological molecules such as proteins and protein assemblies. I focus on contrast enhancement, both through heavy metal staining and low-voltage imaging. My work also highlights high-throughput imaging using scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) in a scanning electron microscope (SEM), an unusual technique for biological materials.
Honors & Awards
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2019 Ryan Fellowship, Northwestern University
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2018 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
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2017 Hierarchical Materials Cluster Program Fellowship, Northwestern University
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2016 Cabell Fellowship, Northwestern University