Pediatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physical TherapyAdvisor: Swati Surkar, PhD, PT• Investigated the relationship between brain structure and function as well as functional interventions for children with cerebral palsy.

Sensorimotor Testing and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physical TherapyAdvisors: Chia-Cheng Lin, PhD, PT, MS and N. Ruth Little, Ed.D., MPH• Investigated gait, balance, and quality of life in adults with autism.

• Provided support for activities of daily living for physically and mentally handicapped residents. • Maintained timely and ethically-compliant documentation.

• Provided developmental therapy to promote independence for an individual with autism spectrum disorder at home and in the community.

• Managed patient records and coordinated schedules for 2 dentists and 2 hygienists.• Assisted with clinical procedures as needed.

• Provided full support for activities of daily living for a physically and mentally handicapped client.• Improved in-home accessibility and care education for client and family.• Assisted client with tasks and exercises from therapy HEP.

Beamer Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Laboratory, Department of Natural ScienceAdvisor: David Beamer, PhD, MS• Investigated genomic and morphological patterns in salamanders.• Presented at academic and professional conferences for the Association of Southeastern Biologists, North Carolina Academy of Science, and Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.