Summary

A fourth year undergraduate Biomedical Engineering student at North Carolina A&T State University with an interest in pharmaceuticals, biomaterials and regenerative medicine. Seeking a summer research opportunity or internship to apply my experience while continuing to develop new technical skills.

Education

North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

GPA: Cumulative: 2.90 Major: 3.24

Expected Graduation Date: May 2016

Work Experience

YIK YAK, INC.

Campus Representative August 2015 - Present

Raise awareness of the app via marketing strategies. Execute marketing campaigns across campus. Build connections with students and organizations on campus. Develop strong social, marketing, and leadership skills as well as experience in branding, event planning, social media, sponsorship, public relations, and entrepreneurship.

Naval Research Laboratory Washington, D.C.

Research Intern Summer, 2015

NCAT Biology Department Greensboro, NC

Research Assistant June 2013 - Present

An active cofounding member of North Carolina A&T State University's International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) team.

Played an intricate part in the construct of the project with the team that involves biological systems which can operate in living cells.

Manipulated genetic material to create a multicomponent inducible expression system for teaching and discovery.

Learned valuable skills that furthered lab knowledge, developed independent learning skills and research protocol

Diagnose and problem solve as it relates to the research project.

Research Adviser: Dr. Robert Newman

Presentations

Naval Research Laboratory 2015, Washington D.C.

iGEM Giant Jamboree 2014, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA

Undergraduate Research Symposium 2014, North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC

North Carolina Biosciences Collaborative Symposium 2014, Duke University Durham, NC

iGEM Regional Jamboree 2013, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

BEACON day at NC A&T 2013, North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC

North Carolina Biosciences Collaborative Symposium 2013, Duke University Durham, NC

Volunteer

Active - Greensboro Children’s Museum Volunteer, Greensboro NC

Greensboro BIG Sweep

Girl Scout Day STEM Workshop

Activities and Honors

Vice President, 2015-2016 Biomedical Engineering Society

Member and Award Recipient, Engage2Be Engineers

Co-Founding Member, North Carolina A&Ts “International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM)” Team

Fundraising Chair, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Engineering Club Member, Received 4th place in regional Rube Goldberg contest (Chicago, IL 2010)

Scholarship Recipient, American Association of Blacks in Energy

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