Stefanie Simpson Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Wilson Lab at University of Minnesota- Recruit potential participants- Virtual consent of potential participants using REDCap- Data collection- Prepare presentations- Generate reports for PI

Chicago, Illinois, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika

• Conduct daily behavioral assessments for 224 rats, ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.• Maintain detailed records of results, including data collection, extraction, and entry to ensure accuracy and compliance with research protocols.• Train and supervise other research staff in conducting behavioral assessments and performing histological procedures, as well as on general rodent care.• Organize and analyze data sets containing behavioral data points from hundreds of animals to extract insights into decision-making and drug-taking behaviors.• Prepare charts and graphs to communicate research findings to the lab as well as a larger audience.• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to break down different lab processes into clear, actionable steps for training purposes.• Conduct literature reviews to support research objectives, staying abreast of current developments in the field of behavioral neuroscience.• Maintain an active breeding colony for ongoing experiments, overseeing breeding schedules and maintaining inventory records.• Collect brain tissue post-mortem for various analyses including immunohistochemistry, rtPCR, and proteomics.• Organize and conduct immunohistochemical staining techniques on brain tissue samples for further imaging.

• Independently handle, care for, and train animal subjects to perform behavioral tasks• Set up electrophysiology recordings and closed-loop stimulation using Open Ephys, and troubleshoot when problems arise• Assist with surgery and learn to perform surgeries independently• Prepare for rodent surgeries by autoclaving tools and preparing necessary drugs, including controlled substances• Visualize experimental data for grants, research papers, and conference presentations using RStudio and MATLAB• Perform perfusions and extract rodent brains for histological evaluation• Examine brain tissue for probe placement verification, and evaluate structural effects of repetitive mild traumatic brain injury• Maintain inventory and order supplies for own project as well as general laboratory use• Responsible for compliance with regulatory policies on care, handling, and use of animals in these studies, and keep detailed records of all experiments and procedures in laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets• Help monitor and train undergraduate students on behavioral tasks, animal care, and histological procedures• Present on experimental data at general lab meetings and scientific conferences• Conduct background literature research on topics related to medial prefrontal cortex-amygdala pathway and approach/avoidance behavior• Assist staff scientists, graduate students, and other technicians, as needed

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Administrative Assistant-Provided clerical assistance to Director of Operations and HR-Organized meetings and documents-Project management of special projects as neededBusiness-Responsible for ordering, tracking, inventory, and delivery of school purchases.-Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable process including receipt tracking-Created and maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical-Clerical support for the Fundraising Committee-Other duties as assignedHuman Resources-Assisted employment coordination and onboarding including completing paperwork, filing, and organization.-Compiled and maintained employee files and processed employees’ requests and provided relevant information-Assisted in processing payroll reports on a bi-weekly basis-Managed accounts for Human Resources database and information systems-Prepared paperwork for HR policies and procedures-Coordinated HR meetings and training seminars

• Supported the planning, execution, and assessment of alumni events and programs, including career and networking opportunities, Homecoming, mentorship programs, award ceremonies, and educational events• Gained experience handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines by developing attention to detail and organizational skills• Managed and made posts on social media accounts for alumni events• Wrote and proofread content for programs, events, newsletters, social media channels, and web pages• Used Mailchimp to create and manage mailing lists, newsletters, and automated email campaigns• Collaborated with other student workers and full-time staff on projects

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Co-lead CFANS Orientation Sessions for incoming first-year and transfer students during the summer• Met one-on-one with new students to guide them through the advising and registration process• Assisted with planning and preparation for CFANS Orientation, College Day, and Welcome Week• Helped restructure CFANS Orientation for virtual format by discussing with advisors and suggesting activities • Provided administrative support, such as scanning academic appeal documents, scheduling advising appointments for students, or answering questions about the college over the telephone • Greeted, directed, and provided students and visitors with information about the college, university, and advising processes

University Village

• Act as face of Pioneer Hall and University Village and remain professional and friendly at all times• Answer questions and address concerns and problems of residents (lost U-cards or keys, questions about amenities offered in residence hall, contact information of supervisors, assist with move-in and -out paperwork)• Remain collected if a student is in personal or emotional distress and contact appropriate staff if necessary• Develop communication and problem-solving skills by interacting with residents and co-workers and using resources at disposal

University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Communicate opportunities in the college to prospective students, as well as relate own experiences in college and university to foster more personal connection• Assist CBS faculty and staff with planning and working various events (CBS Dean’s Reception, Welcome Week College Day) • Build interpersonal and group work skills by interacting with students, parents, faculty, and fellow ambassadors on a professional and personal level

Parkton, Nc

• Shadowed veterinarians once monthly• Assisted with treatment of animals (took temperatures, drew fecal samples, filled certain medications, drew blood, handled animals for veterinarians)• Communicated with and comforted owners • Developed further understanding of profession and relationship between veterinarian, pet, and owner

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal Sciences

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, German Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences Peer Mentor; Intern at University of Minnesota.

Study Abroad, Germanistik

I participated in the Junior Year in Munich at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität for the 2018-2019 Academic Year.

9Th-12Th

Activities and Societies: International Baccalaureate Diploma recipient and AP student. Also played Varsity tennis and was on the Science.