Emma Schima

I graduated from the University of Iowa in December of 2023 with a B.S. in Environmental Science and have a passion for all things scientific!

Green Iowa Americorps, Iowa City, IA – Audit Coordinator SEPTEMBER 2023 – AUGUST 2024

Responsible for scheduling and performing energy audits in customer homes county- wide

Safely operated audit equipment including: [CO] detectors, gas detectors, blower doors, and thermal cameras

Organized events to engage the public with nature and sustainability

Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA – Patient Care Technician JULY 2021 – AUGUST 2024

Provide safe and effective patient care under nurse supervision on the inpatient Cardiac Stroke Unit

Organize and prioritize daily work, considering the needs of the patients, their families, and other health care workers

Check blood sugars, answering call lights promptly, restocking

University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry – Learning Assistant AUGUST 2021 – DECEMBER 2021

Facilitated a group of 10-15 students in their learning of chemistry

Met with faculty to discuss course content and program strengths

Learned pedagogical skills with fellow Learning Assistants in a classroom setting

B.S. in Environmental Sciences

minors in chemistry and psychology 

December 2023