Sarah E. Delfino Email and Phone Number

Research on zoonotic pathogen spillover between black horned capuchin monkeys (Sapajus nigritus), bovines, and domestic dogs in the Misiones region of Northern Argentina, independent analysis of 143 samples, supported by Lester Grant from Environmental Science department of Emory University, samples collected by Gimena Illia, PhD candidate at Universidad de Buenos Aires

Event planning and coordinating for 2023 Emory Sustainable Food Fair, an annual event bringing sustainable food education and justice to Emory community, partnered with 30 vendors and community partners, supported educational advocacy from 40 student volunteers on 10 educational topics ranging from labor rights to corn subsidization, event attended by an estimated 200 to 300 community members, Teaching Assistant for course on sustainable food culture with an emphasis on the Slow Food Movement in Italy

Environmental health researcher - PI: Dr. Jessica DeereAnalysis of pathogens in Tanzanian chimpanzee populations, under Gombe Ecosystem Project

Worked with team to complete field projects associated with the management of Lullwater Preserve: clam filtration, Emerald Ash Borer survey, stream health analysis, reforestation, etc

Through Emory's Center for Ethics, partnered with Second Helpings Atlanta, a food justice and recovery nonprofit

Coordinate weekly service opportunities for the Emory student population, partnered with diverse community partnered, associated with Community and Civic Engagement office of Emory University

Analysis of strep. mutans acclimation/gene expression to lunar regolith in simulated microgravityPI: Dr. Misty Thomas at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Universityhttps://premier-microbiome.org

Assisted students in genetics labs, organized lab materials, imaged student gels, analyzed student samples with microplate reader

Analyzed historical data from the US Naval Observatory, selected potential systems based right ascension, delta magnitude, and previous observations, mapped elliptical orbit to determine probability of gravitational connection within binary star system

Assisted with student life in dorms, held events, responded to resident concerns, facilitated the transition to college for first years

Oxford's version of Americorps, community service for the greater Newton County, volunteered at FUMC Food Pantry in Covington, GA, assisted with stocking, packaging, and distribution of food

Prepared lab materials, assisted students, assisted in field trips

Oxford College's branch of the Climate Reality Project, increased involvement to over 10% of total student body, chartered branch, expanded committee structure to encourage leadership of executive members

Nonprofit consulting for ESOs through the Community Impact Consortium, partnered with the Center for Civic Innovation in Atlanta

Creating vaccine efficacy information, worked in web development and scientific writing