•Currently working for the Center for Military Performance & Resilience (CMPR) at PBRC under Dr. Jennifer Rood, Dr. Stephen Hennigar and Dr. Claire Berryman. •Attend and present at weekly lab meetings. •Performed bacterial growth curves for a study examining the effect of iron source on growth of enteric pathogens• Traveled to Fort Johnson, LA to collect data in active-duty military personnel for the Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study•Assisted in the metabolic kitchen for studies examining the effects of low oxygen exposure on weight status in the obese population.•Data entry for a study that provided meals containing beef or plant-based alternatives to iron deficient women of reproductive age. •Conducted a literature review on the effects of L-arginine supplementation on health outcomes in healthy and clinical populations.

•Led and assisted in experiments dealing with cognitive leptin receptor control and behavior analysis in mouse models under Dr. Heike Munzberg. •Studied and performed research regarding Optogenetic and Chemogenetic viruses in behavioral neuroscience.•Obtained first-hand experience with analyzing energy expenditure and locomotor data using GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Excel. •Learned concepts behind Stereotaxic surgeries on the preoptic area of the mammalian brain. •Used cell counting software to perform viral maps on brain slices.•Administered leptin receptor-manipulating drug treatments to many cohorts of mice.

•Assisted graduate students in 3D printing Biomechanics under Dr. Todd Monroe.•Experimented with various biomechanical designs to improve microfluidic research.•Strengthened 3D print settings using different liquid resins.•Analyzed vast amounts of profiling data with various microscopes to enhance print quality.

· Gained sales experience by interacting with customers daily.· Obtained knowledge on balancing check books for the corporation.

•Gained an understanding in nutrition and athletic performance.•Received first-hand experience with LSU football players.•Provided meal plans for players who required different caloric intakes.