Shannon R. Woodruff

Address

Southern Methodist University
Department of Chemistry
3215 Daniel Avenue
Fondren Science Building
Dallas, TX 75275, USA
Phone: 214-768-7879
Email: swoodruff@smu.edu


Hometown

Costa Mesa, CA


Summary

Shannon received his B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Cell Biology in 2010 from The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX.  He has previous research experience in the preparation, characterization, and photochemistry of N-aryl enaminoketones and enaminoesters. He is also a strong advocate of chemical education, having avidly participated in countless elementary school demonstrations and science events. He was a Robert A. Welch Scholar (2007-2010) as well as the president of the ACS Student Chapter at UMHB (2007-2010). He has been a graduate student at Southern Methodist University since August 2010 and is currently working on developing well-defined functional polymers.


Education

Ph.D., Chemistry, (Aug 2011 - Aug 2015)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

B.S., Chemistry, 2010
B.S., Cell Biology, 2010
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
Research Topic: “Preparation, characterization, and photochemistry of N-aryl enaminoketones and enaminoesters.” (Advisor: Dr. Darrell G. Watson)


Affiliations

American Chemical Society
ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry
ACS Division of Chemical Education
ACS Division of the History of Chemistry


Awards

2015    Graduate Research Achievement Award, Southern Methodist University
2014    Semifinalist for Chemistry Champions Contest, American Chemical Society
2014    Department of Chemistry Citizenship Award, Southern Methodist University
2012    Ciba Travel Award in Green Chemistry (American Chemical Society, Green Chemistry Institute)
2012    TEDxSMU 2012-2013 Carole & Jim Young Fellow (Southern Methodist University)
2012    Dean's Award for Best Poster Presentation (Southern Methodist University Research Day)
2011    Wiley-VCH Macromolecular Journals Award for the Best Poster Presentation (242nd American Chemical Society National Meeting)
2010    ACS Student Leadership Award (American Chemical Society)
2010    Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major Award (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor)
2009    Student Organization President of the Year (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor)


Professional Experience

2011-pres Graduate Research Assistant, Southern Methodist University.
2010-2011       Teaching Assistant, Southern Methodist University. Classes: Quantitative Analysis, Advanced Inorganic Synthesis, General Chemistry II
2007-2010       Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2007-2008       Laboratory Assistant, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Classes: Organic Chemistry I & II, Physical Chemistry II


Professional Service

2012-2015     President, Chemistry Graduate Council, Southern Methodist University.
2011-2014     Member, UMHB Young Alumni Board, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2007-2010     President, ACS Student Chapter (Sigma Pi Chemistry Club), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2008               Member, Student Organization Advisory Committee, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2006-2007     Member, ACS Student Affiliate Chapter (Sigma Pi Chemistry Club), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.


Other Activities

2013    Presider, PMSE Session on “General Papers/New Concepts in Polymeric Materials,” 245th ACS National Meeting, April 7-11, New Orleans, LA.


Publications

Research Journal Articles (peer-reviewed)

  1. Woodruff, S. R.; Davis, B. J.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Epoxides as reducing agents for low-catalyst-concentration atom transfer radical polymerization", Macromol. Rapid Commun., 2014, 35, 186-192 (DOI: 10.1002/marc.201300696)
  2. Snider, J. D., Troche-Pesqueira, E., Woodruff, S. R., Gayathri, C., Tsarevsky, N. V., Gil, R. R., “New Strategy for RDC-Assisted Diastereotopic Proton Assignment Using a Combination of J-Scaled BIRD HSQC and J-Scaled BIRD HMQC/HSQC,” Magn. Reson. Chem., 2012, 50, S86-S91

Book Chapters (peer-reviewed)

  1. Woodruff, S. R., Tsarevsky, N. V., “Synthesis of Star Polymers with Epoxide-Containing Highly Branched Cores by Low-Catalyst Concentration Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization and Post-Polymerization Modifications”, in Controlled Radical Polymerization: Materials (ACS Symposium Series 1188), Matyjaszewski, K., Sumerlin, B. S., Tsarevsky, N. V., Chiefari, J., Eds., Washington, D.C., 2015, Ch. 11, 149-167 (DOI: 10.1021/bk-2015-1188.ch011)
  2. Woodruff, S. R.; Davis, B. J.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Selecting the Optimal Reaction Conditions for Copper-Mediated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization at Low Catalyst Concentration," in Progress in Controlled Radical Polymerization: Mechanisms and Techniques; Matyjaszewski, K., Sumerlin, B. S., Tsarevsky, N. V., Eds.; ACS Symposium Series 1100; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2012; pp 99-113. (DOI:10.1021/bk-2012-1100.ch007)

Preprints and other non-peer-reviewed articles

  1. Woodruff, S. R.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis of well-defined polymers with epoxide groups by atom transfer radical polymerization and their use as precursors of functional materials," Polym. Prepr., 2011, 52(2), 671-672.

Research Presentations

  1. Woodruff, S. R.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis, chain extension, and post-polymerization modification of highly functional branched polymers," Southern Methodist University Research Day, Dallas, TX, February 25, 2015, poster 36.
  2. Woodruff, S. R. and Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis, modification, and chain extension of highly functional branched polymers," 2014 ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, November 20, 2014, poster 162.
  3. Woodruff, S. R. and Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis and modifications of epoxide-containing polymers," University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX, April 17, 2014, invited talk.
  4. Woodruff, S. R.; Swartz, K. B.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis and modifications of branched epoxide-containing polymers," 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 16-20, 2014, talk POLY 658.
  5. Woodruff, S. R., "Chemistry at play: A look at popularizing chemistry through kits and their effectiveness throughout the years," 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 16-20, 2014, talk HIST 10.
  6. Woodruff, S. R.; Davis, B. J.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Well-defined epoxide-containing polymers prepared by low-catalyst concentration atom transfer radical polymerization and their post-polymerization modifications," 46th ACS DFW Meeting-in-Miniature, Commerce, TX, April 27, 2013, talk G17.
  7. Woodruff, S. R.; Davis, B. J.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Well-defined functional epoxide-containing polymers by low-catalyst concentration atom transfer radical polymerization," 245th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7 - 11, 2013, talk 197.
  8. Woodruff, S. R.; Davis, B. J.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Well-defined functional epoxide-containing polymers by low-catalyst concentration atom transfer radical polymerization," Southern Methodist University Research Day, Dallas, TX, February 27, 2013, poster 13.
  9. Woodruff, S. R.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis of well-defined polymers with epoxide groups by atom transfer radical polymerization and their use as precursors of functional materials," 45th ACS DFW Meeting-in-Miniature, Dallas, TX, April 21, 2012, talk G29.
  10. Woodruff, S. R.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis of well-defined polymers with epoxide groups by atom transfer radical polymerization and their use as precursors of functional materials," Southern Methodist University Research Day, Dallas, TX, February 10, 2012, poster 20.
  11. Woodruff, S. R.; Tsarevsky, N. V., "Synthesis of well-defined polymers with epoxide groups by atom transfer radical polymerization and their use as precursors of functional materials," 242nd ACS National Meeting, Denver, CO, August 28 - Sept. 1, 2011, poster POLY 198.
  12. Popescu, D. L.; Woodruff, S. R.; Tsarevsky, N. V., “Well-defined electrochromic and fluorescent polymers by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP),” ACS Local Section Meeting: Meet DFW’s New Young Investigators, Dallas, TX, January 29, 2011, poster 17.
  13. Woodruff, S. R.; LaGrone, K. A.; Moore, L. J.; Watson, D. G., “Preparation and characterization of several N-aryl enamino ketones,” University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Student Scholar’s Day and Research Symposium, Belton, TX, April 29, 2009, poster 2.
  14. Hamilton, J. M.; Montelongo, J. S.; Woodruff, S. R.; Wood, M. K.,“Developmental effects of Adderall on chick embryos,” University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Student Scholar’s Day and Research Symposium, Belton, TX, April 29, 2009, poster 17.
  15. Woodruff, S. R.; Watson, D. G., “Preparation, characterization, and exploratory photochemistry of 3-(N-methylanilino)-2-butenoic acid and its ester derivatives,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008, poster CHED 585.

Chemical Education Presentations

  1. Meadows, V. E.; Underwood, S. R.; Woodruff, S. R.; Watson, D. G., “Science Saturday: An outreach to the community,” 239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 21-25, 2010, poster CHED 1413.
  2. Lawson, A. A.; Woodruff, S. R.; Watson, D. G., “Women in science extravaganza: Celebrating women and their role in science,” 239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA March 21-25, 2010, poster CHED 1391.
  3. Woodruff, S. R.; Phun, C.; Watson, D. G., “Safety video: Student-organized production to make chemical safety fun,” 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 22-26, 2009, poster CHED 1107.
  4. Radwan, Z. A.; Woodruff, S. R.; Watson, D. G., “Green sheet: Second year of spreading the word on environmental issues,” 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 22-26, 2009, poster CHED 1077.
  5. Lawson, A. A.; Woodruff, S. R.; Watson, D. G., “Demos in the dark: Fifteen years of a continuously successful NCW event,” 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 22-26, 2009, poster CHED 1064.




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