● Collaborated on four Qualtrics survey studies, covering the topics of stress reappraisal, boredom reappraisal, standards of evidence for blame, and social media use, from development through analysis.● Presented "Meaning is Not Boring: How Reappraisal of Boredom Affects Re-Engagement, Focus, and Performance" at the Midwestern Psychological Association 2022 and answered attendees’ questions.

● Prioritized hospital’s nutritional unit needs, constrained by a limited-resource setting and high burden of childhood malnutrition (18% of children under 5 years stunted). ● Developed a culturally appropriate, holistic, and cost-effective plan to expand the hospital’s nutritional services by enhancing infrastructure, instating community screening, and improving parental feeding practices. ● Authored a 15-page grant proposal with 37 references aimed at reducing the local burden of childhood malnutrition.● Proficiently crafted a comprehensive yearly budget spanning a three-year timeframe.● Completed project ahead of schedule, receiving glowing feedback from Dr. Charles.

Dr. Bryan White's Microbiology LabAssisted with research in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic in exploration of the influence and connection of human-associated microbial communities on disease through analysis of metagenomic sequences. Extracted DNA from human and mouse fecal and human vaginal samples. Effectively and individually followed protocols. Performed PCR and DNA Electrophoresis. Checked DNA Concentration. Documented meticulous records in lab notebook. Maintained sterile work environment.

Dr. Megan Mahoney's Comparative Bioscience LabAssisted with a study investigating the effects of altering circadian rhythms on immune function in felines. Helped with recovery after neutering. Provided cats with socialization, nail trimming, feeding. Assisted with calorimetry experiments. Performed blood draws every 2 hours and ran bloodwork during 24 hour period trials. Performed hormone and steroid assays from red blood cells. Monitored activity levels, assessed health, and fed specific diets to mice in multiple projects.