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Megan Thompson

Megan Thompson

Ski Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teaching science at the secondary level and higher ed.

  • Education

    • University of New Hampshire

      2011 - 2017
      Cognate in College Teaching

      - Understand best practices in college teaching so they can be applied in a classroom setting- Develop understanding of teaching and learning theory - Be aware of multiple methods for assessing student learning and teaching effectivenessTeaching Portfolio: https://meganmthompson.jimdo.com/

    • University of New Hampshire

      2011 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Genetics

      Background: Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) regulates many biological pathways in eukaryotes. PP2A is a heterotrimer composed of a scaffolding, a regulatory, and a catalytic subunit. Dissertation title: Protein Phosphatase 2A Function in Response to Salt Stress in Arabidopsis thaliana: Defining Pathways and Genetic Interaction NetworksProjects:- Characterized the sodium-induced root skewing phenotype of PP2A scaffolding and catalytic mutants in Arabidopsis thaliana-… Show more Background: Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) regulates many biological pathways in eukaryotes. PP2A is a heterotrimer composed of a scaffolding, a regulatory, and a catalytic subunit. Dissertation title: Protein Phosphatase 2A Function in Response to Salt Stress in Arabidopsis thaliana: Defining Pathways and Genetic Interaction NetworksProjects:- Characterized the sodium-induced root skewing phenotype of PP2A scaffolding and catalytic mutants in Arabidopsis thaliana- Determined the genetic interaction of PP2A scaffolding and catalytic subunits by analyzing the phenotypes of single and double mutants when grown on two separate growth conditions- Decreased cost of extracting DNA from plant leaves and storing the DNA on a cellulose matrix- Screened seedlings to find mutants with a sodium-induced root skewing phenotype (~134,000 seedlings were screened and 34 mutants were saved) - Detecting protein-protein interactions between a subset of PP2A scaffolding and catalytic subunits Show less

    • Messiah College

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelors of Science Biology

    • University of New Hampshire

      2007 - 2011
      Masters of Science Genetics

      - Used molecular techniques to create fusion proteins between a reporter gene and the Protein Phosphatase C subunits- Described the expression pattern of the five catalytic subunit of Protein Phosphatase 2A throughout the Arabidopsis thaliana life cycleThesis title: Analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana Protein Phosphatase 2A C Subunit Expression

  • Experience

    • Pats Peak Ski Area

      Jan 2001 - now
      Ski Instructor

      - Taught ski lessons to general public ranging in age from 2.5 years-old to adults- Maintained personal training to stay current with industry standards, teaching techniques, and personal skiing

    • University of New Hampshire

      Aug 2007 - May 2017

      Developed original scientific research projects to understand Protein Phosphatase 2A role in regulating the seedling root response to salt stressDeveloped SOPs for assaying the root response of seedlings to salt stress when grown in a sterile plateReduced cost by finding methods and solutions to substitute for commercially available products and making solutions in houseExtensive experience in molecular biology techniquesInvented a new tools to plant Arabidopsis seeds to increase throughput when harvesting rootsPI: Dr. Estelle Hrabak Show less

      • Graduate Student Researcher

        Sept 2007 - May 2017

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2007 - May 2016

    • University of New Hampshire

      Aug 2017 - May 2018
      Contract Researcher

      - Extracting RNA from corals and clams- Analysing gene expression using qPCRPI: Dr. Michael Lesser

    • University of New Hampshire-Manchester

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2022
      Adjunct Professor

      Courses taught:Fall 2018 - Introductory BiologySpring 2019 - Plant Genetic EngineeringSpring 2019 - Cell Culture (mammalian)Summer 2019 - Molecular GeneticsFall 2019 - Principles of GeneticsSpring 2020 - Microbiology

    • Oyster River High School

      Aug 2019 - now
      High School Science Teacher

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Alpine Level II

      Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
      Mar 2003

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Megan Thompson
      Dissertation Year Fellowship University of New Hampshire 2015 Highly competitive Ph.D. fellowship awarded based on quality of dissertation work and contribution to field.
    • Awarded to Megan Thompson
      Graduate Student Teaching Award University of New Hampshire 2012 Recognizing excellence in teaching.
    • Awarded to Megan Thompson
      Summer Teaching Assistant Fellowship University of New Hampshire 2012 Summer research support awarded to individuals who performed exceptionally well as a teaching assistant.
    • Awarded to Megan Thompson
      Summer Teaching Assistant Fellowship University of New Hampshire 2009 Summer research support awarded to individuals who performed exceptionally well as a teaching assistant.