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Conducted secondary data analysis research using previously collected fMRI data and behavioral measures of social functioning to investigate the effect of ASD and ADHD comorbidity on emotional face processing. Composed a departmental honors thesis based on findings.

Assisted diverse customers by selling event parking, directing traffic, problem solving customer needs, cash handling, and communicating with coworkers and UWTS employees in person and via radio.

Mentored undergraduate students considering or pursuing a major in neuroscience, psychology, or general biology by cultivating connections through one-on-one weekly meetings. Integrated insight from personal experiences, introduced available resources, and customized advice based on students' individual interests.

Cared for the physical and emotional needs of infants 3-16 months guided by the RIE philosophy in addition to working with parents to find developmentally appropriate solutions. Communicated with coworkers about necessary caregiving duties for each infant's individual daily schedule.

Assisted in characterization of embryonic stem cell line as well as cell culture duties for multiple human neural progenitor cell lines (hNPC). Additional responsibilities included assisting with virus production and cell transductions, PCR/qPCR, immunocytochemistry, western blots, and live cell imaging of hNPCs to investigate the role of DEPDC5 mutation on cell morphology, and function.

Implemented self-designed coursework by teaching and mentoring incoming students in Honors 100 while managing classroom dynamics, building community by creating an inclusive environment.

Conducted secondary data analysis and presented poster on the relationships between anxiety and amygdalar GABA in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. Updated database for multiple neuroimaging studies on topics of Autism as well as prenatal cannabis use on fetal development. Assisted with participant MRI visits and informed interested participants at events and science fairs during recruitment.