Temple University Administrative Support

NeAva Zayas

Philadelphia, PA • 202-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/neavaza/ EDUCATION

Temple University, College of Liberal Arts – Philadelphia, PA Expected May 2026 Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior, and Plasticity Minor in Computer Science GPA 3.59

EXPERIENCE

Temple University Joyce K. Salzberg Center August 2024 - Current Career Peer Mentor

• Conducts advising sessions and workshops on internship searches, resume reviews, and career fair preparation, encouraging students to utilize professional development resources

• Organizes and maintains internship opportunity databases, supports event planning and promotion, and provides administrative support for programs

• Promotes the Joyce K. Salzberg Center as a student ambassador, engaging with students across departments and assisting with enrollment events and general email communications

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Dr. Mathieu Wimmer Memory, Epigenetics and Addiction Lab March 2024 - Current Research Assistant

• Oversee breeding protocols, track new colony waves, and maintain accurate logs.

• Maintain operant boxes for intravenous self-administration and delay discounting experiments

• Evaluate tissue collection for subsequent molecular and genetic analysis

• Analyze experimental data using Excel, R, and Prism for statistical and graphical analysis VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Treehouse Books May 2024 - Current

Volunteer

• Manage the front desk, check patrons in and out, and maintain records of borrowed materials

• Organize all book donations to ensure ease of accessibility of collections

• Offer book recommendations and engage with patrons to enhance their library experience

• Interact and play with children, fostering a welcoming and enjoyable environment for young readers CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Zayas, N. (2024) Early Life Stress and its Effects on Drug Seeking Behavior. Society for Neuroscience Conference

• Explained how early-life stress affects drug-seeking behavior using a low-bedding and nesting (LBN) model.

• Presented data on sex-specific differences in cocaine use, with LBN females showing increased drug intake LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

College of Science and Technology Research Peer Mentor August 2024 – Current College of Science and Technology Research Ambassador August 2024 – Current Treasurer, Dementia Art Therapy Alliance August 2024 – Current Treasurer, National Honor Society of Neuroscience Nu Rho Psi May 2024 – Current Mid-Atlantic Neuroscience Diversity Scholar, NIH Funded April 2024 – Current SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator RedCap Excel Language C Prism PCR PsychoPy Language R Java

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