Responsible for managing the day-to-day lab activities of an active team of undergraduate, graduate, and professional scientists. Responsible for inventory management and purchasing, providing training on a variety of lab techniques. Performs research related to lab projects as well as independent research. Serves as the main point of contact for care and maintenance of our active fish rooms including scheduling feeding, maintenance, and connecting with stakeholders on the IACUC to ensure we… Show more Responsible for managing the day-to-day lab activities of an active team of undergraduate, graduate, and professional scientists. Responsible for inventory management and purchasing, providing training on a variety of lab techniques. Performs research related to lab projects as well as independent research. Serves as the main point of contact for care and maintenance of our active fish rooms including scheduling feeding, maintenance, and connecting with stakeholders on the IACUC to ensure we meet the highest standards of care. Show less

In collaboration with teachers and staff, devised evidence-based curriculum for high-needs high school math, science, biology, and environmental science. Worked with parents and students to develop learning goals. Devised at-home strategies for achieving those goals.

Research Associate in the Lab of Professor Krista Ingram. I have worked on topics including:◦ In vitro circadian gene expression in naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) cells.◦ Expression patterns for circadian clock genes in the fire ant (Solenopsis invicta).◦ Population ecology of the black wood ant (Formica fusca) in Hamilton New York.

◦ Maintained a productive working relationship with members of my residential community. ◦ Actively engaged with residents on a personal level to build an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect and accountability. ◦ Prepared and moderated periodic meetings of my residence to disseminate information and discuss campus happenings. ◦ Received training to advise on effective study skills and time-management strategies.

Research Assistant to Professor Timothy McCay. ◦ Sourced and catalogued scholarly works for the lab’s use. ◦ Maintained an inventory of the Vertebrate Zoology lab. ◦ Identified and catalogued invertebrate specimen collections.