Will Kieger

Experience

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  TIC Summer Camp

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Staff Assistant

  - Ran and supervised camp athletic activities and briefly taught basic programming through the logo-based program, MicroWorlds

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  Bliss And Wisdom Foundation

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assistant English Teacher

  - Helped teach English to Taiwanese elementary children as a part of their summer classes.

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  Life Time Inc.

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  Rock Wall Staff

  - Supervised and assisted children and adults on top-rope and boulder routes- Set new route problems to climb- Cared for children in the child daycare center

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  PIADA ITALIAN STREET FOOD

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Line Worker

  - Prepared ingredients, walked customers through order creation, and checked customers out as a cashier

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  Hamilton College

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Teaching Assistant - Psychology 101

  - Held bi-weekly office hours, totaling 3 hours each week to assist 80 students with their understanding of course material- Assisted students with writing research papers in APA format

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  Hamilton College

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  - Investigated the expression and knockout of drosophila gene CG5245 (Tyramine beta hydroxylase related) and its effect on the protein glycosylation enzyme brainiac (CG4934) using quantitative PCR. Maintained and dissected fruit flies (Fall 2022, Spring 2023; Senior Thesis Project)- Designed CRISPR/Cas9 guide RNA and vector to knock out the MAD2 gene in maize and investigate spindle formation prior to anaphase (Spring 2023)- Experience with Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization and familiarity with Sanger Sequencing and Immunoprecipitation Techniques (Spring 2023)- Targeted the rat nigrostriatal pathway using a Chemogenetic design. Performed rat stereotaxic surgery, brain extraction, slicing, and analysis of rat brain cross-sections, with implications for Parkinson's (Fall 2022)- Designed psychology experiments in e-prime, conducted literature reviews, completed IRB forms, and ran in-person participants (Fall 2021, Spring 2022)- Compiled literature on mindfulness and stress and presented findings to students and faculty (Summer 2021)- Analyzed fMRI readings taken from participants viewing faces as compared to viewing scenes (Spring 2021) Show less

  • Lab Teaching Assistant - Cellular Neurobiology

    Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • Senior Admission Fellow

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Climbing Wall Instructor

    Jun 2021 - May 2023

  • Undergraduate Research - Neuroscience, Genetics, & Psychology

    Jan 2021 - May 2023

  • Campus Tour Guide

    Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Teaching Assistant - Rock Climbing

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  • First Year Course Mentor

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Camp Akeela

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Ropes Course Specialist & Counselor

  - Worked with 9-12 neurodivergent campers in the 3rd through 10th grade, facilitating a fun and supportive environment conducive to the development of social skills and confidence- Ran the high and low ropes course, zip-line, and climbing wall for the broader camp as a part of the Ropes team for at least 4 of the 5 periods each day- Ran and helped facilitate various other activities such as LARPing and gaga ball- Performed day and overnight camp counselor duties, requiring me to be on duty for ~19 to 22 hours each day, six days a week Show less

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  EXPLO

  Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  Neuroscience Instructor & Resident Advisor

  - Taught 4 sections of Introductory Neuroscience to 40 total high school students. Sections included 3-weeks of 90-minute classes and emphasized experiential group work, discussion, and activities. Topics covered include the brain and technology (prosthetics, AI, Neuralink), basic neurobiology, the senses, sleep, and learning & memory. Laboratory modules include sheep brain dissection, cow eye dissection, and work with nematodes- Developed 3 weeks of Neuroscience curriculum, activities, and resources- Facilitated community living for 37 high school students during their summer program experience Show less

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  Dartmouth College

  Aug 2023 - now

  Admissions Officer