Molecular

Stephanie's InformationLocation: New Haven, CTExperience: 3-6 yearsWork Types:

Willing to Relocate: NoWilling to Travel: No TravelCareer Level: StudentWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2010-01-25 Helpful Links

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Stephanie Schuyler

Telephone: 978-***-**** E-mail: abpq0x@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Yale University, New Haven, CT Class of 2012

B.S., Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. Cumulative GPA: 3.80 / 4.00.

Winner of the 2010 Henry W. Scott Prize for excellence in Russian.

Russian Language Diploma Certificate, State University of St. Petersburg, Russia Summer 2011

Phillips Academy, Andover, MA Class of 2008

SAT I: 790 (Math), 800 (Verbal), 800 (Writing). National Merit Scholar. Phillips Academy German Prize.

Work Experience

Christine Jacobs-Wagner Lab, Yale University New Haven, CT September 2011 May 2012Undergraduate Researcher.

Studied genetic structure of pathogenic bacteria in an attempt to identify treatment options that target the nucleoid architecture. Project conclusions included a distinct link between transcriptional phase activity and the maintenance of the nucleoid.

Used fluorescence microscopy time lapse imaging and TIRF microscopy, aggregating and analyzing images using a Matlab-based software, MicrobeTracker

40 + hours/ week of lab work, resulting in a department-wide presentation and a final project report 25 pages in length +figures.

Peabody Museum of Natural History, Zoology Department New Haven, CT May 2010 August 2010

Curation Intern

Assisted in the complete recuration of the specimen collection and transition to computer records using Filemaker Pro, cataloging relevant data for thousands of vertebrate specimens.

Reprocessed and restored hundreds of 18th and 19th century specimens into correctly chemically balanced solutions for storage.

Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University New Haven, CT February 2010 May 2012Student Assistant to the Mellon, Hilles and Griswold Fellowship Committees

Processed and prepared applications for committee meetings regarding the Mellon, Hilles, and Griswold Grants, multiple times annually. Numbers of applications frequently exceeded 200 with preparation times before deliberation of less than one week.

Acted as liaison between committee members, professors, publishers, and applicants regarding application status and decisions.

Harvard Medical School Cambridge, MA June 2009-August 2009Research Intern

Interned in Stephen Lory Lab in department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 40+ hours/week.

Conducted genetic studies of antibiotic resistance and mechanisms of infection in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as other cystic fibrosis pathogens.

Created comprehensive genetic libraries for use in genetic studies within the lab.

Leadership

Yale Varsity Sailing Team August 2008 May 2012Treasurer; Recruiter; Team Member.

Four-year member of the top nationally ranked women’s sailing team in the country, 40 hours/ week in practice and two-day regattas every weekend of the fall and spring seasons. Competed as part of national championship-winning team for three of the four years.

Acted as treasurer, handling funds for the team, compiling and maintaining a budget. Acted as recruiter for a year, communicating with incoming student sailors and acting as a liaison with the coaches.

University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct May 2011 May 2012Undergraduate Representative

Liaison between student complainants and disciplinary board, as student resource for information and contact point to initiate proceedings.

Heard all cases on sexual misconduct as part of the disciplinary hearing panel.

Oxfam America 2005 2008President, Phillips Academy Chapter

Organized awareness and fundraising events, including auctions, social functions, and informational sessions. Approximately 3 major events/ year with months of required planning time, 10-15 hours/ week.

Managed proceeds and donations from events.

Appointed and managed members of the community service board and ran weekly meetings of the board.

Languages & Special Skills

German (native), Russian (advanced), Mandarin Chinese (intermediate)

Microsoft Office; Matlab; Endnote; Adobe Creative Suite; Filemaker Pro Data Entry Software

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