SERMIN ARAS

2501 West 7th St Apt 610

Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

601-441 6364
sermin.aras@eagles.usm.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking an internship position in The University of Southern Mississippi in the field of nutrition to utilize
my education and skills
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Expected Graduation: May 2016

Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science&Technology,

Istanbul Turkey
PhD-not completed

December 2006

Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science&Technology,

Istanbul Turkey
Master of Science in Polymer chemistry

January 2003

Marmara University, Istanbul Turkey

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Minor: Secondary education
AWARD
Outstanding Junior
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Visiting Grad Student
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Boston, MA
Studied Core/shell nanoparticle baroplastics under supervision
of Prof. Anne M. Mayes
Research Assistant
Istanbul Technical University/ Complex Macromolecular
Structure Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Developed new projects for scientific purposes
Performed kinetic studies on polymerizations
Synthesized and characterized various polymers
Supervised graduate and undergraduate students
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Board Member Assistant, Cilek Mobilya A.S.
Delt with international relations by working as an entreprenuer
Organized companys various educations
Organized four international expo fairs
Executive Assistant, Winterhalter Gastronom Gmbh
Executive Representative for ISO 9001:2000 quality standards
Prepared companys monthly financial reports

June 2001

Spring 2015

August-October 2002

2001-2006

2007-2013

2006-2007

SYMPOSIUMS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo,
October 3-6, Nashville, TN
Mississippi Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Annual Meeting,
March 26-27, Flowood, MS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo,
October 18-21, Atlanta, GA
The 5th Int. Conference on Advanced Polymer via Macromolecules Engineering,
June 2003, Montreal, Canada, APME-5
224th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition,
August 18-22, 2002 Boston, MA, USA

2015
2015
2014
2003
2002

PUBLICATIONS
H. Durmaz, S. Aras, G. Hizal, U. Tunca, The Synthesis of A3B3 Type
polystyrene - poly(methyl methacrylate) Miktoarm Star Polymers Via
Combination of Stable Free Radical and Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization,
Routes Des Monom and Polym, 8, 203-210, 2005.
G. Hizal, U. Tunca, S. Aras, H. Mert, Air-stable and recoverable catalyst for
the Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of styrene; in situ generation of Cu(I)
species via electron transfer reaction, J. Polym. Sci. Part A Polym.
Chem. Ed., 44, 77-87, 2006.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
5S Visual Office Applications
Coordination And Team Spirit Management
Strategic Fair Management
Retail Sales Management

2009
2007
2007
2007

LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (advanced)
German & Italian (beginner)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Laurel Care Center
May 2015
Helped employees in the kitchen, shadowed registered dietitian for ten days
Forrest General Hospital
May 2015
Shadowed registered dietitian for one day
Empty Bowls
October 2013-October 2014
Helped in church kitchen and served food
USM Food Day
October 2013-October 2014
Helped building awareness on hunger on campus and in social media
Student-Athlete Advisory Council: Lets SAAC Hunger
November 2013
Sorted and donated canned foods
Heartwalk
October 2013-October 2014
Joined 3K walk
MEMBERSHIPS
Student Nutrition Society
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
South Central Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Peer Mentor Program
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

August 2013-present
April 2014-present
September 2014-present
September 2013- present
March 2014-present