Nicholas Arthur Email & Phone Number

Pleasanton, California, United States

Design and lead in-house training sessions for new hires at 10x Genomics. Courses include both virtual and in-person hands-on components which focus on the 10x Genomics portfolio and assays. Course topics include single gene expression and spatial transcriptomics related to 10x Genomic's technology.

Merced, California, United States

Lecturer for the following courses at UC Merced: Microbial Evolution, Virology, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Immunology Lab, Evolution and Development, Introduction to Molecular Biology, To Know Ourselves: The Molecular Basis of Health and Disease.Lead and organized lower and upper division courses in the field of biology for both major and non-major students. Designed course syllabi. Developed and conducted weekly lectures (1-1.25 hours). Worked closely with 1-3 co-instructors in certain courses to implement a backward design teaching model. Designed and administered midterm and final exams (1-3 hours long, depending on course and the exam, multiple choice/short answer/essay questions). Met regularly with Teacher’s Assistants (1-3 TAs per semester) to design and administer activities and presentations for weekly discussion sections. Assisted students during weekly office hours sections, advising them on this course as well as possible post-graduate opportunities. Organized and led “Project Protect”, an outreach program aimed at educating the general public regarding the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance

Athens, Georiga

Performed dissertation-level research on the genetics of speciation and the evolution of behavioral isolation in Drosophila, under the direction of Dr. Kelly Dyer. Developed technical skills in DNA extraction, RNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR (qPCR), gel electrophoresis, gene sequencing, genotyping, cuticular hydrocarbon extraction, and parasite screening in Drosophila. Gained extensive knowledge of biostatistics and various statistical programs (R, JMP). Effectively managed a team of undergraduate researchers, and worked closely with multiple UGA undergraduate students to develop, execute, and generate an Honors Thesis over the course of multiple months.

Athens, Georgia Area

Teaching assistant for 8 total semesters at the University of Georgia for two departments (Department of Biology and Department of Genetics). Taught three courses at the University of Georgia: Introduction to Molecular Biology Laboratory (BIOL1103), Introduction to Evolutionary Biology (GENE3000), and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory (GENE4230L). Independently generated and presented one-hour lectures for recitation sections multiple times per week (~20 students per section) on topics relating to population genetics. Worked directly with the professor to generate lectures and effective active learning exercises for in-class use. Guest lectured to the entire class (~200 students) on multiple occasions, and assisted the professor during in-class active learning exercises. Led discussions on introductory biology laboratory techniques and instruments. Led discussions on scientific writing at an intermediate level. Provided one-on-one mentorship in scientific writing with each student prior to the submission of every laboratory report. Answered student questions inside and outside of class, and led review sessions prior to examinations. Graded student assignments and provided constructive feedback on scientific writing and communications.

Goleta, California

Developed and executed an Honors Thesis project in collaboration with two other undergraduate researchers under the direction of Dr. William Rice. Maintained multiple stocks of Drosophila melanogaster for 2 years. Developed skills in genetic crossing with Drosophila melanogaster, including generating recombinant inbred lines. Played an integral role in lab management and lab organization, i.e. cleaning laboratory equipment, making Drosophila food, ordering supplies, etc.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Genetics

Dissertation: Investigating the evolution of behavioral isolation in Drosophila. Performed a multi-generation experimental evolution assay.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biological Sciences

Honors Research Project: Generated recombinant inbred lines of Drosophila melanogaster in order to measure the strength.