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*Aided in new students' development of lab, research, and presentation skills | *Aided in new students' development of lab, research, and presentation skills | ||
| − | Current: | + | Current: BIOC 430 with Sturgeon |
==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 | + | Aug 2015: (SOfIA poster presentation)''The Effects of Gregarine Parasites on the Physiology of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches'' |
==Other Involvement== | ==Other Involvement== | ||
'''Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research''' | '''Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research''' | ||
| − | *Publications Editor: | + | *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 | *Developed skills in reviewing and editing undergraduate research papers from a variety of disciplines | ||
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'''OSF Summer Student Volunteer''' | '''OSF Summer Student Volunteer''' | ||
*30+ hours spent working in the Adult Medical/Surgical Unit | *30+ hours spent working in the Adult Medical/Surgical Unit | ||
| − | *Aided in replacing shipments of medical supplies, | + | *Aided in replacing shipments of medical supplies, maintaining sanitization, and ensuring patient comfort whenever possible |
*Developed skills in bedside manner, recognition of necessary equipment, and hospital navigation. | *Developed skills in bedside manner, recognition of necessary equipment, and hospital navigation. | ||
'''Monmouth College Swim Team (2013-2015)''' | '''Monmouth College Swim Team (2013-2015)''' | ||
| − | *Academic All-Conference Athlete | + | *Academic All-Conference Athlete (2013-2015) |
*Developed skills in both leading and cooperating on a diverse team of athletes | *Developed skills in both leading and cooperating on a diverse team of athletes | ||
Latest revision as of 04:34, 7 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
Current: BIOC 430 with Sturgeon
Presentations
Aug 2013: (SOfIA poster presentation)The Effects of Sulfadimethoxine and Malachite Green on the Gregarine Parasite Count of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Aug 2015: (SOfIA poster presentation)The Effects of Gregarine Parasites on the Physiology of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Other Involvement
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, maintaining sanitization, 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 (2013-2015)
- 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)