MAIZE GENETIC RESEARCH: Characterizing Natural Variation in Maize (corn)with Dr. Rajandeep Sekhon*Performed PCR as well as prepared and ran gels for gel electrophoresis*Developed kills for single and multi-channel pipetting and other lab procedures*Collected sugar metabolism data*Implemented dry lab data collection in corn field, including operating irrigation equipment*Completed field techniques such as self-pollination, cross-pollination, and other field activities*Operated data gathering equipment such portable photosynthesis machines, and prototype bending strength equipment*Performed various field techniques such as rind penetration resistance*Collected and accurately labeled samples and recorded data for further work in the lab

MITHRAX PYGMAEUS (crab) RESEARCH: Creative Inquiry Student Assistantwith Dr. J. Antonio Baeza*Prepared written reports that included background research, analysis, and presentation of results*Accurately Recorded and communicated results with team members*Implemented techniques such as microscope dissection*Collected, analyzed, and accurately recored written data