Analyzed circular RNA ribozyme activity in archaea, bacteria, and eukarya; Mastered polyacrylamide gel synthesis, cell culturing, total RNA isolation, and RNA circularization techniques; Optimized bio-computational tools to predict RNA secondary structure with Linux and R programming.

Managed a floor of approximately 40 residents, both freshmen and upperclassmen, throughweekly engaging activities; Handled Resident Assistant (RA) duty about every two weeks for 12 hours at night in case ofany emergencies.

Lifeguarded for the Duquesne University diving team every weekend.

Certified as a lifeguard after learning CPR, advanced pool scanning techniques, and routine maintenance of the environment. Constantly monitor the surrounding areas with an alert and attentive mindset to make sure everyone stays safe. Worked with children between the ages of 5 and 12 over the summer as a camp counselor to help them develop soft skills with each other through a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. Taught several students 1-on-1 how to swim a variety of strokes, ranging from butterfly to freestyle. Demonstrated proper stroke form to people between the ages of 3 and 40.

Code efficient algorithms to align miRNA sequences from the FSTL1 protein in the heart as a student intern; practice R-programming and data science with online courses; read relevant research papers regarding heart function and structure; attend biweekly lab meetings to discuss lab results with Dr. Franscesca Briganti and Dr. Mark Mercola.

Explored effective altruistic careers that positively impacted the world, such as biosecurity and biochemistry; met weekly with 2 other people for 3 months to discuss philosophy of global current issues; discussed geopolitical topics ranging from climate change to nuclear disaster; learned strategies to improve conditions for future generations.

Practiced immunology labs, like Western blots and flow cytometry; learned how antibodies and vitamins work in our body; analyzed impact of allergies onto certain proteins; visited the local museum to explore interesting inventions; lived with two members in a UC Berkeley dorm room; learned about the UC System from the Resident Assistants.