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Santa Barbara, California, United States

Conducted daily observations and recordings of ostracod V. tsujii embryogenesis for the first description of their in-lab development—utilized microscope photography and micrometer to perform measurements related to ostracod development. Utilized Excel and R to organize and compile data. Contributed data, graphs, and writing to paper The California Sea Firefly (Vargula tsujii) as a laboratory model for bioluminescence and evolutionary diversification for publication. Wrote a grant proposal and was awarded $665 from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities to perform a research project under faculty advisement. Presented an original research poster at the Undergraduate Research Colloquium. Collaborated with graduate students to complete necessary permits and administrative tasks. Currently engaged in a study of fish behavior and ostracod bioluminescence.

Goleta, California, United States

Provide students with resources to better acclimate to and navigate the UCSB campus. Transcribed incident reports, duty, logs, maintenance requests, and updated databases with student lockouts and equipment check outs.

Responsible for supervising a cabin of 8+ campers, creating and running programs for grades 3–10, planning and leading both educational and religious programming, and teaching music classes in guitar and ukulele. Participation in leadership training with faculty and supervisors throughout the summer.

Provide students with resources to better acclimate to and navigate the UCSB campus. Mentor 60+ residents from diverse backgrounds and help maintain a community conducive to learning. Collaborate with supervisors to pilot a residential education curriculum program that includes programming in the areas of Academic Success, Self-Exploration, Global Engagement, and Community Connections. Act as a mandated reporter while maintaining confidentiality and security among the residential community. Ensure the safety of residents by participating in community walks and enforcing residence hall policies. Utilize interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, emergency personnel and family members. Transcribe incident reports, duty, logs, maintenance requests, and updated databases with student lockouts and equipment check outs.

Goleta, California, United States

Organized and utilized extensive music library to create and host my own radio show. This included creating playlists, mixing tracks, sound effects, and vocals, and writing/reading short discussion pieces. Trained in the use of record players, vinyl, and the soundboard and recording equipment in the studio. Created paid advertisement tracks with background music and my voiceover for playback on-air.

Goleta, California, United States

Utilized interpersonal skills to facilitate touch tank experiences for school groups and general public. Ensured fish safety by preventing fish stress or death, through the observations and recordings of water conditions. Performed general fish maintenance such as cleaning tanks, preparing fish food, and feeding fish. Collaborated with team members to engineer a water pipe that allowed for a fish tank to be properly installed.

In this unpaid position, I prepared solutions, samples, gels, and other materials necessary for science classes in my high school. I was instructed in the use of lab equipment and trained younger students in the use of same (e.g., proper use of bunsen burners). Responsible for lab cleanup following projects, including cleaning and sterilizing glassware and dealing with biohazard materials.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Taught guitar and Israeli folk dancing to children in grades k—6. Planned and facilitated elective programming.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography

College of Creative Studies and College of Letters and Sciences Biology Major, Religious Studies Minor, Concentration in Science Fiction.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: President of Pathfinder Society Graduated with Honors, National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation