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Skills Summary

oAptitude in several data software programs (Microsoft Office, Adobe programs, SAS)

oAptitude in several molecular, micro-, and cellular biology techniques (PCR, Cloning, Tissue dissociation/cell culture, bacteria culture/streaking, transformation)

oEffective communication (written and oral) and organization within a lab dynamic with several team members

oKnowledge of laboratory maintenance (stocking, media/solution making, ordering, organism maintenance)

oKnowledge of laboratory safety procedures, proper waste/chemical disposal

oAbility to learn quickly and efficiently, and to work independently

oAbility to assist and train new lab members in lab safety, protocol, and standards

oAbility to direct project members efficiently (undergraduates assisting with lab projects)

Education

BA Neuroscience/2019

Minor: psychology

GPA: 3.39

Major courses: general chemistry, cellular biology, genetics, animal physiology, cellular and molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience

Experience

Hendrix College

Researcher/December 2016 – April 2019

Primary Project/Skills:

I worked as a student researcher in Hendrix College Biology Department for the majority of my undergraduate research career. My project during my time there involved investigating the role of electric coupling of neuronal gap junctions in C. elegans magnetic orientation. I designed and carried out experiments and performed the necessary statistical analysis for data interpretation. Additionally, I was responsible for standard lab maintenance (animal care, creating stock solutions, maintaining a frozen 'worm library', etc.)

Secondary Project:

I assisted in another project that characterized the role of electric coupling via gap junctions of glial-like cells of the nerve ring (brain) in the coordination and maintenance of reversal locomotion in C. elegans. I assisted with carrying out behavioral assays and performed a section of the statistical analysis.

Additional Tasks:

I assisted in training new lab members/student volunteers in general lab protocol, maintenance, and technique (behavioral assays, statistical analysis, etc.)

Illinois State University

Graduate Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant/June 2019 – present

Research:

I trained as a master’s student in the school of biological sciences at Illinois State University. I was in a molecular neuroethology lab used C. elegans as a model system to investigate the molecular basis of behavior. My thesis project focuses on investigating the role of the magnetic particle iron in C. elegans magnetic orientation. I was directly responsible for carrying out experiments, staying up-to-date on scientific literature, and general maintenance of lab (inventory, ordering, stock solution making, animal husbandry, etc). I had the opportunity to assist undergraduate and high school students in the lab with clarification of lab safety, standards, and protocol when applicable.

Awards and Acknowledgements

Phi Sigma Biological Honors Society Member (2019-present)

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