Daniel Zajic Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Mcminnville, Oregon, United States

Health, Human Performance, and Athletics Department

Portland, Or

Portland, Oregon Area

BI 301, 302, 303 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III Labs (5 years, lead TA 4 years)• Prepared for and independently taught 24 students per class (2-3 classes per term)on human skeletal and muscular anatomy, organ systems anatomy and physiology,and histology• Dissected human cadavers to expose muscles, vasculature, and internal organs,including brain and heart removal and bisection, for student observation and testing• Prepared and graded assessments, including… Show more BI 301, 302, 303 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III Labs (5 years, lead TA 4 years)• Prepared for and independently taught 24 students per class (2-3 classes per term)on human skeletal and muscular anatomy, organ systems anatomy and physiology,and histology• Dissected human cadavers to expose muscles, vasculature, and internal organs,including brain and heart removal and bisection, for student observation and testing• Prepared and graded assessments, including weekly practical-style quizzes,physiology exercises, and lab practicals• Led two-hour open labs each week to assist students with review and mastery ofmaterial• Utilized Anatomy & Physiology Revealed, an online interactive cadaver dissectionsimulation• Lead TA responsibilities included weekly managing and coordinating of the classroomand teaching assistants for preparation of learning materials (i.e., anatomicalmodels, human cadaver dissection, availability of lecture materials, and testingmaterial)BI 399 Human Anatomy Dissection Techniques Leader (3 years)• Trained and mentored 5-6 undergraduate students on human cadaver dissectiontechniques, which involved removing the integument and dissecting underlyingmuscles along with superficial cutaneous veins and nerves.BI 253 Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) - Principles of Biology IIILab (1 year)• Designed and implemented a CURE across four lab sections to give students theopportunity to conduct experiments to gain authentic research experience byinvestigating how different biotic factors impact the tendency of embryos of theannual killifish, Austrofundulus limnaeus, to enter developmental arrest.• Students contributed to current research being conducted in the Podrabsky lab (PSU) Show less

Walla Walla, Wa

• Performed highly independent research with Dr. Paul Yancey and a small laboratory team to address and answer questions about organic osmolytes in marine life.• My project more directly involved the discovery of a novel osmolyte in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) that could be used as a potential biomarker of freshwater-seawater transition.• Traveled to Scotland to work with Dr. Gordon Cramb's laboratory team at the University of St. Andrews.• Traveled to a conference in Austin, TX… Show more • Performed highly independent research with Dr. Paul Yancey and a small laboratory team to address and answer questions about organic osmolytes in marine life.• My project more directly involved the discovery of a novel osmolyte in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) that could be used as a potential biomarker of freshwater-seawater transition.• Traveled to Scotland to work with Dr. Gordon Cramb's laboratory team at the University of St. Andrews.• Traveled to a conference in Austin, TX to present our research to the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, an international organization. Show less

Walla Walla, Wa

• Responsible for operating POS system, including the proper handling of and responsibility for accuracy of cash drawer, credit cards, gift cards and redeemed coupons as well as concession stock inventory. • In charge of operating, preparing and cleaning of all concession related equipment and complying with all local, state and federal food safety laws. • Responsible for taking tickets, making sure the common areas and theaters were clean, and reporting any problems to the manager.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biology

Dissertation: No oxygen, no water: The unique physiology of annual killifish embryos across development Advisor: Dr. Jason E. Podrabsky

Certificate Of Innovation In College Teaching

The Certificate of Innovation in College Teaching (CICT) is a voluntary, non-credit professional development experience designed.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi, Sigma Xi, Order of Omega Thesis: Novel osmolyte in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) as a potential.