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• Developed a controlled procedure to implement cold-stress responses in Ohio43 strain of maize to improve germplasm.• Utilized software “imageJ” to manually produce measurements of certain plant characteristics.• Genotyped rows of UniformMu maize through DNA isolation, purification, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and agarose gel electrophoresis.• Self-crossed and test-crossed multiple strains of maize to evaluate ear development and yield implications.

•Facilitated Freshmen Year Experience (FYE) class in absence of primary instructor.•Assisted the primary instructor with day-to-day class operations.•Recorded attendance and grades throughout the semester.•Designed and implemented a three session seminar to promote independence, responsibility, and a progressive mindset.•Provided guidance and assisted with scheduling advisement appointments for all new incoming students.

• Researched plant development in wild tomatoes and measured stomatal conductance.• Screened whole genome sequence data from public repositories.• Utilized custom scripts to convert file formats.• Used command lines to organize and submit data to supercomputers for processing.• Participated in staff meetings by providing input for cooperative extension improvement in Virginia Tech land grant programs.

•Answered phones, prepared traveling documents and check requests.•Assisted with Title III grant submissions and evaluations.•Assisted in organizing conferences and events of The School of Teacher Education.•Coordinated grant submissions to fund student related campus events and organizations.

• Installed Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling in new government facilities.• Installed and activated secure/non-secure Voice and Data terminals and Video Teleconferencing equipment in restricted government facilities.