• Screening SgRNA in N2A cells • Entered, analyzed, and visualized intravenous self-administration behavior and condition place preference behavior • Data analysis and presentation using PRISM software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint • Stereotaxic Surgeries • Mouse Colony Management which includes breeding, weaning, sexing, genotyping for over 100+ mice • Using the compresstome • Continued Journal Club presentation • Wrote protocols • Coordinated with 3+ underprivileged high schools, Penn State College of Medicine (COM) Neuroscience and Anesthesiology Department Faculty, staff, and graduate students to give high school students 5+ laboratory tours at COM and present at high schools on science-related topics and activities • Coordinated Brain Awareness Week for Veterans, which included collecting $52 in donations for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, finding a volunteer to give NARCON training, and providing informational resources on veterans' brain health, focusing on Addiction, TBI, and PTSD

Penn State College of Medicine | Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

Research Technologist, Neural and Behavioral Sciences

• Gained knowledge in PTSD research on a molecular and cellular level. • Developed and maintained at least 4 lab protocols • Presentation of scientific literature analysis for 6+ Journal Club sessions • Learned Python and DeepLabCut to analyze mice behavior • Developed and published literature review: “Potential utility of cannabidiol in stress-related disorders” • Collected data, analyzed, visualized, and presented on a cannabinoid pharmacology experiment in PTSD-like fear-memory behavior in mice at lab meetings and 10+ poster sessions • Data analysis of 300+ mice behavior videos in swim stress tests, tail suspension, light dark maze, condition place avoidance/preference box using Microsoft Excel and Graph Pad Prism 8 • Visualized mice behavioral data using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to present at over 20+ lab meetings • Organ dissection • Perfusions, cardiac blood draws, plasma collection, and drop fix of mouse brains • Conducted ELISA and immunohistochemistry (IHC) on mice brains • Keyence imaging and using the software Anymaze

Penn State College of Medicine | May 2020 - Feb 2021

Research Technologist Intern, Neural and Behavioral Sciences

• Worked in Dr. Silberman's lab • Gained knowledge in PTSD research on a molecular and cellular level. • Presented at Journal Club • Learned Python and DeepLabCut for mice models • Developed a literature review • Learned to analyze force swim test, tail suspension, light-dark box, and open field test.

Penn State Harrisburg | Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Teaching Assistant for College Physics Courses

Graded and entered student quizzes for the following classes • Physics 1: The Science of Physics, • Physics 212: General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism • Physics 462: Application of Physics in Medicine

Penn State Harrisburg | Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

Research Assistant

• Experience with Matlab and SPM • Conducted statistical analysis on fMRI images • Prepared literature searches and facilitated research within the field of neuroscience • Designed experiments and submitted all documents to IRB for approval

Penn State University | Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

Fact Checker for Neuroscientific Scripts

• Assisted with fact-checking neuroscientific scripts • Conducted searches for research-related literature

MCW Graduate School | May 2019 - Aug 2019

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research

• Collected, analyzed, visualized, and presented Transcriptional Role of Stra6 In Zebrafish RPE data at SPUR end of summer conference • Performed Immunohistochemistry, Polymerase Chain Reaction, and Genotyping Zebrafish • Learned about Zebrafish Breeding and Restriction Digestion • Gained experience with Optical Coherence Tomography • Experience with collecting and clipping Zebrafish Fins • Gained experience with Microinjections of Zebrafish embryos • Gained experience with Confocal Microscopes and Cryosectioning • Gained experience with Designing Primers using the software ApE • I learned about Multisite Gateway Cloning • Operated In Vivo Vue, Graphpad Prism 8, EZ-C1 3.90 Free Viewer, and EZ- C1 • Applied for and received Student Engagement Network Grant Awardee on April 9, 2019: $ 435 • Work published in “Translational Vision Science & Technology” journal focusing on cellular regeneration in zebrafish

Penn State Harrisburg | May 2019 - Jun 2019

Research Assistant Intern, Biofuels

• Learned to operate the following equipment in the Genetic Engineering Laboratory such as Sterile Tissue Culture Hood, Chemical Fume Hood, pH Meter • Gained experience with operating the autoclave and sterilization practices • Gained experience with growing and handling the Brachypodium and Flax plants in the greenhouse • Gained experience with Ex Vitro planting • Gained experience with Plating Methods • Gained experience with culturing plant tissues and getting them ready for plant transformations using different explants using different plant growth regulators and tissue cultures techniques.

Penn State Harrisburg | Jan 2019 - May 2019

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Elementary Microbiology

MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology and MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Laboratory • Facilitated lab and class preparations • Educated 30+ students on class material • Addressed, communicated, and resolved student questions and concerns

Penn State Harrisburg | May 2018 - Dec 2018

Research Assistant, Data Visualization and Coding

• Visualized data and Prayer frequency associated with academic burnout, anxiety, and depression, poster presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference in February 2019 • Coded qualitative data and helped create the coding manual • Researched how prayer behaviors could serve as a marker for how individuals relate to others, and differences between student groups' alcohol use, alcohol consequences, and mental health outcomes • Applied and won Student Activity Fund Travel Award for Eastern Psychological Association Conference in February 2019: $327.46

Penn State Harrisburg | Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Research Assistant, Evolutionary Psychology

• Conducted research involving evolutionary psychology • Reviewed and updated the Jan. 18, 2018 IRB changes to consent forms • Created surveys using Qualtrics, then posted to appropriate websites • Conducted literature searches, literature synthesis, and prepared manuscripts • Operationalized variables, collected data, screened data, and conducted statistical analysis

Penn State University | Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Human Research Technologist, CaRES Lab

• Collected biological samples for research • Completed assent, conducted interviews, completed questionnaires, and transcribed audio recordings from participant interviews • Fulfill the role of Assessor: entails completing assent, filling out questionnaires, interviewing participants, collecting saliva samples, following protocol, and building professional rapport with participants • Confederate: conducted stress tests, responsible for audiovisual equipment and time management while following protocol and script closely, providing neutral facial expression, voice, language, and body language, with client • Provide training for Confederate Role to diverse populations, reporting any confounds to director and seeking further instructions • Assistant to Assessment Supervisor and Recruiter, which included setting up for pre-assessments and helping with logistics, and filing and organizing necessary paperwork • Workd with Q Sensors and audiovisual equipment • Reported any confounds to supervisors • Reviewed the scripts and questionnaires for grammatical errors

Operation Veterans' Hope Incorporated | May 2017 - Apr 2018

Grant Writer, Research and Submissions

• Conducted preliminary research to determine the feasibility of dozens of successful applications • Submitted funding applications to appropriate funding sources • Served as a liaison between the Client and the appropriate funding sources during the application process • Attended meetings necessary to accomplish the required work • Collaborated with O.V. H. staff to develop projects/programs for grant submissions • Coordinated with financial staff for budget development and provision of required documents • Wrote grant proposals to 10+ businesses; aided Finance staff with budget development and provision of required organization documents • Successfully received a combined $11,675 in approved grants from Lockheed Martin, Giant Food, Wegman’s, Disney, Niagara Bottling, and International Paper Company

Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

Research Assistant

• Assisted researcher by collecting and analyzing data • Guided the participants through the procedures and recording the results • Filed and organized necessary paperwork

Excentia, PA | Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

Behavior Analyst and Support Staff Intern

• Behavior Analyst: Shadowed analysts working with adults who have intellectual developmental disabilities utilize non-restrictive forms of treatments • Independent U Direct Support Staff: Helping adults who have intellectual developmental disabilities volunteer with nonprofit organizations and practice prevocational training • Human Resources: Conducted phone screens and job interviews

Millersville University | Aug 2014 - May 2016

Tutor for College Courses

• Motivated different learning styles for my tutees • Tutored 9 individuals in groups and individually • Promoted interactive collaborating learning environment • Demonstrated positive study habits • Fostered self-efficacy in tutees in their learning capabilities • Understand the importance of group dynamics • Promoted different mnemonic devices for remembering material • Strengthened problem solving skills and applied conflict resolution to groups • Adaptable to diverse populations

US Navy | Jan 2008 - Jul 2012

Yeoman Third Class

• Yeoman: Commanding Officer Administrative and Clerical Work Specialist and Officer Pay Record Custodian/Specialist. January 2008–July 2012 • Technical Training Center Yeoman School March 2008-April 2008 • Training January 2008-March 2008

My Education

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Bachelors of Science, Bachelors of Science: Life Science · (August 2018 - MayPenn State Harrisburg | 2023

Bachelor's degree, PsychologyMillersville University of Pennsylvania | 2017

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