Joshua Dawson Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

In training to help improve health outcomes amongst communities who need it most. Passionate about mentoring and using eclectic avenues to provide youth the same STEM exposure that I've been afforded.

I have been requested to share my experiences as the coordinator of Washington Scares Hunger both at events like the We Day, the Gates Foundation in downtown Seattle for their "Family Day," and at the Rotary District Conference in Vancouver BC:

Requested to deliver the keynote address the inaugural "President's Circle on the East Coast" event. Shared remarks on the impact of financial support for students from underrepresented backgrounds at the University of Washington.

Having interned in high school at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Summer Program, I have been able to reflect on my experiences as a minority pursuing sciences. At my most recent speaking engagement, I was the only student speaker presenting at the Community Advisory Board for Taking the Lead "Minority Supplier Development Program." Here I was able to share many of the obstacles and hardships faced by African-American males and other minorities pursuing stem and pre-med fields at The Center.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Re-activated the local fraternity undergraduate chapter to re-establish the presence of Black Greek letter organizations on the campus to promote multicultural outreach, recruitment, and retention of students of color to higher education.According to Heyward, Kappa Lambda Chapter has a legacy of excellence academically, socially, and within the community, and these young men are excited to uphold that tradition to the highest degree.Black Greek organizations have fostered a plethora of leaders throughout the history of African American life from Percy Sutton, George Washington Carver, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Dr. Maya Angelou to Lena Horne, Reginald Lewis and many more.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Utilize cell culture models to investigate the role of O-GlcNAc in regulating metabolism and endocrine functions including diabetes in the John Hanover Lab.Supported clinical research in assessing the effect of dual combination drug therapy and dietary supplements to ameliorate glucose imbalance and GI-related side effects in the Stephanie Chung LabSelected to participate in the NIH National Academy Enrichment Program. The 2019 NIH Academy Enrichment Program (NAEP) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers competitive funding to trainees at the postbaccalaureate level interested in learning about health disparities while performing world-class research at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda campus. NAEP Scholars will spend one to three years working at NIH's main campus in Bethesda, Maryland side-by-side with some of the world's leading scientists, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. During their tenure at NIH, scholars will be matched with mentors in the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) where they will be immersed in a culture of biomedical science and will explore important elements of the basic, translational, and clinical research enterprise.

Seattle, Wa, Us

University of Washington alumnus Joshua Dawson, ’18, shares his story about how the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, and particularly the Instructional Center, impacted his Husky Experience. Video production by UW Marketing & Communications.

Seattle, Wa, Us

As a UW ambassador for the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, I am able to advocate and support individuals from diverse multicultural backgrounds to pursue higher education. Working in the greater Seattle area, I am able to give prospective students support for post-secondary education. At the UW, I work with high school students through engaging college tours, personal statement reviews, and navigation of the application process. "Student Ambassadors work as a team and collaboratively with the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Recruitment & Outreach staff to deliver educational outreach services to underrepresented ethnic minority communities.Ambassadors are engaged in creative, empowerment-based projects to encourage high school and middle school students to pursue higher education. Ambassadors develop and assist with programs on campus within target communities, middle schools and high schools to present diverse student perspectives, motivational workshops, and information regarding the UW admissions process, financial aid, academic requirements, and University resources."Conference Co-Host, Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment | May 2016Co-hosted the UW Young Gifted and Black Conference, inspiring future undergraduates from multicultural backgrounds to pursue higher education.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Co-developed and conducted a thorough review of the Foster School of Business and the UW School of Law regarding DEI to accomplish the following goals:1. Hear the barriers/challenges that the schools might be facing as relates to DEI. 2. Hear the opportunities that the schools might be facing as it relates to DEI.3. Provide any recommendation to the Board of Regents that might help the schools achieve desired DEI results.In May 2016, the Board of Regents established the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Advise the Board or its appropriate standing committee and the University President, or his or her designee, on matters relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, students, staff, and in procurement and contracting.Selected by ASUW and GPSS leadership to be the Student Representative to represent UW Bothel, UW Tacoma, and UW Seattle. Up to four of the appointed members shall be selected from the Board of Regents. Serve with the The President of the University, a member of the University of Washington faculty, a Foundation Board associate, and community members with relevant backgrounds.The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee shall consist of no more than ten members to be appointed by the Board. The Chair, Vice Chair, and members shall be recommended by the Governance Committee and approved by the Board after consultation with the President of the University and his or her designee(s).

Seattle, Wa, Us

Selected by Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington to participate in a story-telling opportunity about the breath and depth of the student experience.We engage fully in the world by asking questions about it. It’s through questions that we begin to think about issues more deeply and understand problems more completely. Undergraduates’ questions may be powerful scientific questions; important social questions; they may be equally child-like, inspired by sheer wonder, but with a complexity underlying their outward simplicity. Through questions, students embrace a boundless curiosity about the world we live in, our role and responsibility in it, and our journey through it.Throughout their experiences, UW undergraduates have been challenged by a broad set of views and perspectives on a wide range of topics, and they have learned to think critically about them. As thousands of our students graduate, we wanted to share some questions of a few graduating seniors who have lived the breadth and depth of the Husky Experience.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Effectively communicate and provide alternate explanations for complex biological processes to UW undergraduates at the Instructional Center within Office of Minority Affairs in Diversity. Enhanced student learning through advanced teaching methods grounded in the implementation of Bloom’s hierarchy of cognitive skills.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Requested by the Vice President of the University of Washington to highlight the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) at its 50th Anniversary as student speakers. Here I shared with fundraising staff across the university (Foster School of Business, College of Environment, Medicine, etc.) on the impact of financial support and programming for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Due to my leadership involvement, I was requested by the Vice President of the University of Washington to participate as a student speaker at the University of Washington Foundation Board Meeting (UWFB). The Foundation Board is the University of Washington’s philanthropic arm and it advances the mission of the UW by seeking and securing private support for our programs. Every quarter, academic and administrative units are selected to be featured at the Foundation Board meeting. Here I shared my experience with OMA&D on the I.C. and ECC focusing on the impact OMA&D is having on my undergraduate experience.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Sponsored to attend the McNair Conference at the University of Washington. The Ronald E. McNair conference prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities. The purpose of the McNair Program is to assist in the academic and professional development of undergraduates whose goals are to teach and research at the college level. In order to help students achieve those goals, the McNair program sponsors and supports undergraduate experiences that lay the foundation for a successful graduate school experience. By fostering mentoring relationships, promoting undergraduate research, assisting with GRE preparation, and encouraging students to attend and present at conferences, McNair aims to produce highly competitive graduate school applicants who have the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in their programs.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Washington State Need Grant Lobbyist, "Huskies on the Hill" On February 9, UW students traveled to Olympia, WA for the annual “Huskies on the Hill Lobby Day.” Huskies on the Hill is coordinated through the ASUW Office of Government Relations.Over 100 students met with Senate and House legislators to share individual stories and highlight issues such as increased higher education funding for State Need Grants and sexual assault advocacy.Encouraged legislature to promote student advocacy from ASUW and GPSS.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Requested to speak on a healthcare panel. Shared the following:-Strategies for success in Pre-Health coursework-Resources outside of the classroom that have been most helpful-Co-curricular activities that have been especially interesting/valuable in preparing for a health profession.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Selected as one of 18 students to participate in Psychology Chile study abroad.I signed up for “Psychology Chile” Early Fall Start because the trip provided me a means to expand my knowledge about how healthcare is practiced in a setting outside of the United States. The study abroad accomplished this by providing a framework to juxtapose Chile’s private, public, and indigenous healthcare practices. However, to say that the only thing I walked away with was an enhanced understanding of healthcare would be an understatement! Throughout the 31-day journey, not only did I gain insight from the perspective of knowledgeable healthcare professional, but I was immersed into vibrant music, delectable food, warm families; and thus, I discovered more about myself. Over the month-long journey, I learned about Chile’s healthcare systems, the country’s unique culture, and the combination of the two cultivated my personal and developmental growth.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I was one of two individuals requested by administration in the Academic and Student Affairs division of the University of Washington to speak at the President's Tailgate at the University of Washington preceding a Husky football game. There I shared my own personal "Husky Experience" alongside a recent graduate of the UW to inspire and motivate those in attendance to support of the UW.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Gap junctions are specialized channels between adjacent cells that allow for cell to cell communication. I work in the Lampe Lab investigating the role that gap junctions play in basic sciences. I focus my attention on kinases, phosphorylation of connexin proteins, and the pathways that regulate gap junction development. In order to carry out my experiments, I use the following techniques:Westernblots SonicationOdyssey Imaging SystemData Quantification Solutions and Dilutions"The Lampe laboratory investigates the control of cell growth both at the cell biological/ mechanistic level and through cancer biomarker discovery. We study the cell biology connecting gap junctions and intercellular communication (GJIC) with the control of cell growth, the cell cycle and, how the relationship is disrupted during carcinogenesis."http://research.fhcrc.org/lampe/en.html

Seattle, Wa, Us

I was selected to be a lead intern for the Hutch internship. In this role I was able to mentor high school rising senior interns - many of whom would receive their first exposure toward research. As a Lead Intern I participated in workshops with the high school interns and had biweekly meetings with the program director to ensure that the program was running smoothly. The role required that I was sensitive to the high school interns’ unique personalities in addition to empowering them to pursue what they are passionate about.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Acquired the following skills in carrying out an experiment to create recombinant DNA molecules inserting foreign DNA into a plasmid via various molecular cloning techniques:In one of my projects, I used these techniques to utilize a plasmid containing mcherry and successfully cloned a TagBFP in place of the mcherry marker. This allowed a post doctorate in the lab to now better visualize cancerous cells with this blue (TagBFP) marker as the cells progressed throughout the cell cycle. Gel ElectrophoresisGel PurificationDNA LigationGel DNA Recovery (Mini Preps by QIAGEN)Heat shock In addition I learned the importance of fundamental yet critical skills like choreography, proper labeling, precise measurements, and clear communication. "The Paddison Lab uses functional genomics to probe the underlying biology of mammalian stem and progenitor cells. Our primary goal is to define the biological units of self-renewal, expansion, and lineage commitment in model stem cell systems, including: embryonic stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, neural progenitor cells, and brain tumor initiating cells (i.e., brain tumor stem cells). We are particularly interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms that allow stem cells to maintain their unique identity and developmental potential." http://research.fhcrc.org/paddison/en.html

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Performed statistical analysis of DNA methylation patterns associated with cigarette smoking using “R” bioinformatical language.

Seattle, Wa, Us

The University of Washington offers internship opportunities for students interested in gaining valuable hands on experience in the medical profession. The training room offers an exciting and challenging setting for students interested in careers as Athletic Trainers, Medical Doctors and Physical Therapists. Acquired injury evaluation, management and rehabilitation skills as well as professional interaction with the medical community. Worked with Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians to provide health care to all NCAA Division I athletic programs at the University of Washington.

Was requested to served as one of four panelist at the Costco Diversity Orientation. There I was able to motivate and inspire 30 incoming Costco Diversity scholars to get the most out of their college education and to pursue their passions.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Sole student panelist to address a critical need for young, talented African Americans to aspire to be tenacious and compelling Leaders, Advocates and Entrepreneur." http://sulyp.wildapricot.org/event-2237395

As a freshmen in high school (May 2010), I stepped foot on the University of Washington for the first time to attend a transformational Young Gifted and Black (YGB) conference. In May of 2016 I was able to cohost the conference that first catalyzed my educational journey to the University of Washington.Through this role I was able to inspire students from multicultural backgrounds to pursue higher education.

A prestigious and accredited nationwide program with 11 other sites like UCLA and Yale, the UW's program selected 80 students out of hundreds of applicants for its summer 2015 cohort. For 6 weeks during my first summer out of college, I was able to participate in an eye-opening program/internship that sought to enlighten its participants about the social determinants of health and the different disparities for those who desire to pursue health care.

I was requested to speak at the 2015 Young Gifted and Black (YGB) Conference. There I was able to advocate for the UW and for higher education as a whole. I spoke to 100 parents of prospective high school students about my involvement in high school, my transition to the UW, and my current involvements in my first year of college. Through my speech I was able to provide practical knowledge of the steps that should be taken to ensure that their child is best prepared to have success in their transition to college. In the latter half of the YGB conference, I was able to serve as the youngest member of the young professionals panel. There I was able to share my experience and provide practical advice for 50 African and African American high school students.

About Conference of Champions:"Pac-12 Networks introduces Conference of Champions, a one-hour special showcasing the talented and inspiring scholars that make Pac-12 institutions some of the best in the country. Current students will be highlighted in various features exploring how the university and educational experience fuels personal aspirations and future career endeavors. Presidents, chancellors, and professors supply additional context, providing viewers a unique and poignant look at the rich history, culture, and traditions of these elite universities."I was nominated by the VP of Student Life as one of multiple candidates to be featured on the Conference of Champions special on the Pac-12 Networks. From my nomination I was chosen by the producers of the Pac-12 Network to be the feature student on a unique special called the Conference of Champions.As a point of contact for the on-campus shoot, I was able to get permission to shoot the on campus special by coordinating with multiple professors and administrators at the University of Washington and with researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Through my involvement, I was able to highlight the UW and all it has to off as a premier institution.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I was requested to speak at the Teen Action Fair-an annual event that promotes volunteerism and service. There I was able to share my belief that every individual's story, strength, and status matter. Through my speech I was able to expand upon how we can use our unique positions to impact society today!

HCASB is an on organization that allows a select number of students from the University of Washington to shadow health care professionals in rural Washington. Based on my application, I was chosen to be apart of this eye-opening experience. The program runs during spring break for five days. From 9:00am to 5:00pm I shadowed multiple medical doctors and physician's assistants as they cared for patients. I gained multiple perspectives of the depth of health care, and based on my experiences, I did a reflection on the differences between urban and rural health care. I gained invaluable first hand experience interacting with patients, and the program substantiated my desire to pursue medicine.

Washington, Dc, Us

Out of 52,000 applicants nationwide, I was able to receive one of the 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholarship for 2014. During my autumn quarter, I attended the California Conference for Gates Millennium Scholars. Not only was it an honor hearing from speakers like the Treasure of the U.S., but I also was privileged to connect with other scholars and gain a family of students who are also motivated to make a difference through their profession and in their communities.

FWHS MIC Conference:Federal Way High contains students of various backgrounds. Many parents and students don't have anyone to guide them through processes such as finding financial aid and how to apply to college let alone being competitive for it. I attended Federal Way's Minority Inclusion Conference as a panel speaker to share my own experiences as a minority seeking higher education. I am passionate about empowerment especially through the means of education, and I enjoy sharing what I know with others.

Was requested to served as one of four panelist at the Costco Diversity Orientation. There I was able to motivate and inspire 30 incoming Costco Diversity scholars to get the most out of their college education and to pursue their passions.

Chaoyang, Beijing, Cn

In August I traveled to Nanjing, China as one of 10 youth delegates from United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Shanghai, Namibia, and Kenya. to attend the UNESCO forum on Sport, Cultural and Peace. Having been handpicked as one of the two delegates from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, I was able to be a representative for students who are positively affecting social change. UNESCO used the Youth Olympic Games as its platform of having the forum. 10 other delegates from around the world and I were interviewed about our perspective on the issues that the forum sought to address. Additionally, we went to high schools, various attractions, and third-world rural areas. There we were able to add to our own cultural perspective and help make us more well-rounded students.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I studied abroad in both Leon and Madrid for three weeks in 2014. I immersed myself in the Spanish culture through my own individual exploration, reflection, and a service learning project. This program offered through the University of Washington proceeded my first year of undergrad. The experience heightened my love for culture, strengthened my passion for understanding the Spanish language, and broadened my perspectives.

Based on my submitted speech and mock-presentation to Federal Way High School's keynote reviewing board, I was selected as the keynote speaker for the Federal Way High School class of 2014 graduation.

Bridged student-teacher relationsOrganized and facilitated school-wide assemblies of 1600 students

Cambridge Academy - Offers an international, pre-university curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of a broad and balanced study for academically able students. It aims to encourage the skills of independent search and investigation, the use of initiative and creativity, and the application of knowledge and skills.The Cambridge Preparatory Academy is a rigorous program which provides students the opportunity to challenge themselves in a rigorous curriculum. Five out of six of my classes were Cambridge since my freshman year of high school. This heavy work load balanced with competitive varsity basketball and track teams taught me to have a university level work-ethic. My Biology class specifically emphasized a keen level of specificity. It was thought provoking but all the while fascinating. Now I plan to use my foundation and passion for biology to pursue a degree of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Washington.

Toronto, On, Ca

At We Day Seattle 2014, I motivated more than 16,000 students to pursue volunteerism and social change.

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Demonstrated animal care expertise and precise data tracking-pH level testing and adjusting for 100s of fish tanks in basic sciences division-Experience with hybridizations-Comfortable creating solutions for lab experience

-Supervised employees and addressed customer complaints-Analyzed stock room shipments and recorded thousands of dollars of retail items

Cell And Molecular Biology, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Cambridge Honors Courses