Research, Laboratory, Biology
Resume:
Kelsey Meyer
************@**************.***
Wheaton College 1935 Yellow Springs Road
Norton, MA 02766 Malvern, PA, 19355
EDUCATION:
Wheaton College, Norton MA
Bachelor of Arts Recipient May 2016
Major: Biology Minor: Psychology
Honors: Merit Scholarship Recipient, Two time NCAA Div. III All-conference
Relevant Coursework: Comparative Vertebrate Evolution/Anatomy, Physiology, Comparative Animal Behavior, Evolution, Ecology, Wetlands, Organic Chemistry, Cells and Genetics, Brain Mind Behavior, Neuroscience, Developmental Biology
Relevant Skills from Coursework:
Dissecting/researching sharks, frogs, turtles, cats and salamanders
Dissection/research of sheep and rat hearts, brains, reproductive, digestive and urinary system
Small/large animal bone, organ and body structure
Microscopy (Light/Electron), Optical Instrumentation, CLC Sequence, HTML, Python, CSS, EKG, Spirometry, Pipette, PCR, Sequencing, Gel Electrophoresis
Fermentation, Crystallization, Extraction, Filtration, Sublimation Centrifugation, Distillation, Chromatography, Aseptic Techniques, Cell Culture
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Wheaton College Developmental Biology Course, Norton, MA Spring 2015
Completed a research project on BPM in direct proportion to applied ethanol in
chick in a boat of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Report can be found:
https://digitalrepository.wheatoncollege.edu/bitstream/handle/11040/23931/Meyer_Kelsey_Bio254_Indep_Res_Rpt_2015.pdf?sequence=1
Wheaton College Molecular Biology Course Spring 2015
Researched the RHO gene in dolphins using CLC sequence viewer to see how similar it was in humans
Wheaton College Physiology Course Fall 2015
Researched lungs and looked to see if training exercise affects lung volume
Researched water temperature and human reaction time/neuronal transmission rate
Researched submerged water and heart rate
Wheaton College Wetlands Course Fall 2015
Researched alligator reproductive success and climate change
Wheaton College Biology/Neuroscience Senior Seminar Spring 2016
Researched mental disorders and smart brain prosthetics for treatment
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MiniTab, FinchTV, HTML, Python, CSS and CLC Sequence Viewer, LabScribe
Social Media Skills: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
EXPERIENCE:
Linwood Macdonald, Sandyston, NJ 5/2014-8/2014
Biology Instructor
Designed own curriculum plan for eight weeks
Taught students ranging from ages 3-12
Taught different biological sciences: Water ecology, plant ecology, pond ecology, and marine life
Picket Post Pool, Chester Brooke, PA
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor 2009-2015
Taught children ages 3-6 basic swimming fundamentals and developed water safety skills
Received certifications in CPR and lifeguarding and enforced pool policies and regulations to ensure the safety of all members
Five Below, Chester Brooke, PA
Cashier 2011-2012
Provided superior customer service and aided customers with product selections
Helped organize product displays in an effort to maximize store profits
Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn, PA
Swim Instructor 2010-2011
Taught beginning and intermediate swimming skills to children ages 3-10
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Member, Wheaton College Varsity Swimming & Diving 2012-2016
Member of Biological Majors Club 2012-2016
Member of Psychology Majors/Minors Club 2013-2016
Senior Class Gift Committee 2015-2016
Wheaton Athletic Mentor 2015-2016
Head Start Volunteer 2016
Member & Advertiser, Wheaton College Triathlon Club 2013- 2016
Member, Wheaton College Relay for Life 2012-2013
BLOGGER, Wheaton College Department of Anthropology 2013
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