- Participated in a NEI supported summer research program at UHCO that introduces students in health professional schools to the fundamental aspects of scientific investigation within an academic setting (5T35EY007088-33)- Carried out a research project that evaluated the role of a specific cellular messenger (IL-33) in corneal wound healing using a mouse model and a functional blocking antibody- Enucleated, mounted, and stained mouse corneas, before operating a DeltaVision microscope to obtain images throughout the entire depth of the corneas- Presented a research abstract and poster to faculty and fellow peers

Taught ACT and SAT prep courses for high school students, including lessons on math, reading, analyzing scientific graphs, and test taking strategy

- Worked with individual clients to help them achieve their personal goals in the field of dance - Taught group classes of up to 100 people in a variety of dance styles, including swing, salsa, argentine tango, and waltz

- Completed independent field research project from inception to presentation - Examined the foraging of nectar-feeding bats in the rainforest using mist nets and electronic flowers- Presented findings at an academic symposium

- Aided a professor in the instruction of a genetics lab course of 20 undergraduate students- Answered questions and operated scientific equipment, such as PCR machines and centrifuges- Independently taught a genetically modified organisms unit, helping students test samples of food to see if they had genetic markers and leading a discussion on the pros and cons