Conducting research on the a6 subunit of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and its role in drug abuse through the use of condition place preference, food self-administration, and nicotine intravenous self-administration; conducted research on rat models regarding the Nicotine Gateway Hypothesis and opioids, assisting in catheter implantation surgeries, running rat intravenous self-administration of substances of abuse, and handling rats.

Collecting biosalivary samples, running participants for determinants of health behaviors, conducting data analysis on ecological momentary assessment data using statistical software packages.

Engaged in and observed various addiction focused recovery groups such as Substance Use Disorder (SUDs) and Start Group. Audited and managed employee, applicant, and inpatient files in the Human Resource department.

Conducted research regarding the effects of ethanol on the orbitofrontal cortex in mice models. Learned how to conduct electrode implantation surgeries on mice models, how to read neural recordings, and conducted literature review

Attended lectures and discussion sections, held office hours, and graded exams.

Ran participants and gathered data between neurotypical children and children on the Autism Spectrum in regard to their creativity. Used various measurements such as electroencephalography (EEG) and eye tracking devices.