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Hometown: Peoria, IL | Hometown: Peoria, IL | ||
| − | Contact Info: 309-265-1518 | + | Contact Info: 309-265-1518; slang@monmouthcollege.edu |
==Undergraduate Research Activities== | ==Undergraduate Research Activities== | ||
Aug 2013: SOfIA (2013) The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches | Aug 2013: SOfIA (2013) The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches | ||
| + | *Studied how different dosages of two drugs, sulfadimethoxine and malachite green, affected the level of gregarine parasite infection in Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches | ||
| + | *Constructed presentation and poster to present findings at the end of the 3-week research period | ||
| − | Aug 2015: SOfIA (2015 | + | Aug 2015: SOfIA (2015) The Effects of Gregarine Parasites on the Physiology of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches |
| + | *Guided freshman SOfIA students on project creation and served as a mentor throughout the project | ||
| + | *Aided in new students' development of lab, research, and presentation skills | ||
==Presentations== | ==Presentations== | ||
Aug 2013: (SOfIA poster presentation)''The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches'' | Aug 2013: (SOfIA poster presentation)''The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches'' | ||
| − | + | Aug 2013: (SOfIA poster presentation)''The Effects of Gregarine Parasites on the Physiology of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches'' | |
| + | ==Activities== | ||
| + | '''Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research''' | ||
| + | *Publications Editor: Responsible for formatting the final printed journal using InDesign software | ||
| + | *Developed skills in reviewing and editing undergraduate research papers from a variety of disciplines | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Teaching Assistant''' | ||
| + | *Managed lab safety and aided students in proper use of instrumentation | ||
| + | *Provided feedback to students on lab calculations and lab technique | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Biology 150 SI''' | ||
| + | *Held sessions outside of regular class time to help students understand a variety of topics | ||
| + | *Organized evening review sessions for exams | ||
| + | *Worked with the Biology 150 professor to construct and distribute study guides for each in-class exam | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''OSF Summer Student Volunteer''' | ||
| + | *30+ hours spent working in the Adult Medical/Surgical Unit | ||
| + | *Aided in replacing shipments of medical supplies, sanitizing stations on the floor, and ensuring patient comfort whenever possible | ||
| + | *Developed skills in bedside manner, recognition of necessary equipment, and hospital navigation. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Monmouth College Swim Team (2013-2015)''' | ||
| + | *Academic All-Conference Athlete | ||
| + | *Developed skills in both leading and cooperating on a diverse team of athletes | ||
==Career Plans== | ==Career Plans== | ||
| − | Nurse Practitioner (direct-entry MSN for non-nursing majors) | + | Nurse Practitioner (through direct-entry MSN for non-nursing majors) |
Revision as of 20:24, 5 September 2016
Personal Information
Senior biochemistry major
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Contact Info: 309-265-1518; slang@monmouthcollege.edu
Undergraduate Research Activities
Aug 2013: SOfIA (2013) The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
- Studied how different dosages of two drugs, sulfadimethoxine and malachite green, affected the level of gregarine parasite infection in Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
- Constructed presentation and poster to present findings at the end of the 3-week research period
Aug 2015: SOfIA (2015) The Effects of Gregarine Parasites on the Physiology of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
- Guided freshman SOfIA students on project creation and served as a mentor throughout the project
- Aided in new students' development of lab, research, and presentation skills
Presentations
Aug 2013: (SOfIA poster presentation)The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Aug 2013: (SOfIA poster presentation)The Effects of Gregarine Parasites on the Physiology of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Activities
Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research
- Publications Editor: Responsible for formatting the final printed journal using InDesign software
- Developed skills in reviewing and editing undergraduate research papers from a variety of disciplines
Teaching Assistant
- Managed lab safety and aided students in proper use of instrumentation
- Provided feedback to students on lab calculations and lab technique
Biology 150 SI
- Held sessions outside of regular class time to help students understand a variety of topics
- Organized evening review sessions for exams
- Worked with the Biology 150 professor to construct and distribute study guides for each in-class exam
OSF Summer Student Volunteer
- 30+ hours spent working in the Adult Medical/Surgical Unit
- Aided in replacing shipments of medical supplies, sanitizing stations on the floor, and ensuring patient comfort whenever possible
- Developed skills in bedside manner, recognition of necessary equipment, and hospital navigation.
Monmouth College Swim Team (2013-2015)
- Academic All-Conference Athlete
- Developed skills in both leading and cooperating on a diverse team of athletes
Career Plans
Nurse Practitioner (through direct-entry MSN for non-nursing majors)