Currently enrolled in the University of Oregon’s master’s program in bioinformatics and genomics, gaining experience in biological programming, next generation sequencing techniques, and statistics. Received Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Linfield College with minors in math and physics. Developed computational and wet lab skills through research as undergraduate.
Work Experience:
Research Methods, Biology Department, Linfield College September 2014-May 2015
Assisted Dr. Bonnie Bolkan with her Alzheimer’s research using drosophila
Helped plan laboratory procedures for biochemistry and molecular biology course
Summer Research, Physics Department, Linfield College June 2014-April 2015
Revised protein folding simulation in MatLab for Dr. Joelle Murray
Discussed scientific papers with other students working on the project
Poster presentations at the Murdock and American Physical Society conferences
Colloquium Peer Advisor, Linfield College May 2014-Febuary 2015
Co-taught colloquium class with Dr. Gaiser to help students transition to college
Distance advising over the summer
Mentored students during their first semester maintaining confidentiality
Educational Media Services, Nicholson Library, Linfield College February 2014-May 2015
Customer service
Educational electronic equipment support
Teaching assistant, Biology Department, Linfield College August 2013-May 2015
Graded lab reports and exams
Assisted students in Principles of Biology Laboratory
Demonstrated laboratory techniques
Laboratory Setup for Biochemistry Course, Chemistry Department, Linfield College August 2013-December 2013
Prepared buffers and other chemicals before laboratory.
Education:
Graduate School: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Enrolled in a Master’s program in Biology with emphasis in Bioinformatics and Genomics
to be conferred fall 2016
Undergraduate Degree: Linfield College, McMinnville, OR
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with minors in Math and Physics
Class of 2015. GPA: 3.50
High School: Eastside Preparatory School, Kirkland, WA
Class of 2011
Skills:
• PCR, gel electrophoresis, western blot, SDS-PAGE, cell culture, gram staining, pipetting, dilutions
• Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher)
