Claire Bowman Email and Phone Number

- Working in the Vega lab to study the effects of environmental factors on the growth and phenotypic switching of Acinetobacter baumannii, a pathogenic bacteria identified as an “Urgent Threat” by the CDC due to its antibiotic and desiccation resistance- Using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism to understand transmission of Chryseobacterium gleum, in addition to performing standard biofilm and motility assays to examine differences between original and alternate morphs

- Led the legislature of the student government of Emory College of Arts and Sciences- Participated in regular discussion with Emory administration and student leaders to identify campus-wide issues and collaborate on solutions- Organized and led meetings of the College Council’s general body- Participated in interviews and selection of a new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

- Developed a social media plan and created materials to promote Orientation programs to incoming first-year Emory College students- Produced informational videos on Emory College resources in collaboration with the Emory Mail Center, Emory Student Health Services, and the Office of Student Life, Involvement, and Transitions

- Mentored 11 Orientation Leaders, leading them through training and preparing them to guide incoming students through their transition to college- Worked closely alongside Emory faculty to develop an enriching Orientation experience for new students and Orientation Leaders

- Prepared and posted social media content such as graphics, flyers, and videos to promote College Council programming and initiatives to the student body of Emory College of Arts and Sciences- Wrote and sent emails to the student body regularly to promote initiatives and events organized by the Council