Megan Johnston

Farm Attendant

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Danville, Kentucky, United States

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About me
Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Ph.D. Student - University of Florida | Flower Enthusiast
Education
- University of Kentucky
  2020 - 2024
  Bachelor of Science - BS Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology
  Activities and Societies: ● Lewis Honors College ● CAFE LLP Peer Mentor ● Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honors Society ● Secretary of UK Agronomy Club ● Social Chair of UK Collegiate 4-H ● Honors College Student Council ● Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology Club Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- University of Florida
  2024 - 2028
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Boyle county high school
  2016 - 2020
  High School Diploma
  Activities and Societies: ● Vice President and Sentinel of Boyle County FFA Chapter ● National Honor Society Graduated Summa Cum LaudeGPA: 4.3 (weighted)
Experience
- The Kentucky Castle
  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
  Farm Attendant
  ● Managed daily operations for 1/2 acre organic garden● Greeted visitiors and provided information about the farm and KY Castle history● Supervised and taught middle schoolers about agriculture in a hands-on environment
- University of Kentucky
  May 2021 - May 2022
  - Undergraduate Student Researcher - Kawashima Lab
    Sept 2021 - May 2022
  - University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment - Peer Mentor
    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
  - University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services - Horticulture Intern
    May 2021 - Aug 2021
- Cornell University
  May 2022 - Aug 2022
  Undergraduate Student Researcher - van Wijk Lab
  Selected to participate in a competitive 10-week research experience for undergraduates funded by the National Science Foundation. The Plant Genome Research Program teaches undergraduates how basic plant research can be applied to protect the environment, enhance human health, and improve agriculture. Undergraduate researchers will learn the latest molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics tools while working on a supervised, independent research project.Project: Protein Degradation in ChloroplastsFaculty Advisor: Dr. Klaas van WijkMentor: Marissa Annis Show less
- University of Kentucky
  Aug 2022 - now
  - Undergraduate Student Researcher - Vaillancourt Lab
    Sept 2022 - now
  - Undergraduate Student Researcher - Gauthier Lab
    Sept 2022 - now
  - Resident Advisor
    Aug 2022 - May 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Accredited Parliamentarian (AP)
  Society of Agricultural Education Parliamentarians
  Oct 2019
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology
  University of Kentucky
  May 2024
  View certificate
- Full Course on RCR for Biomedical Sciences
  CITI Program
  Jun 2022
  View certificate
- Laboratory Safety Certificate
  Cornell University
  Jun 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Megan Johnston
  Chellgren Fellow Univeristy of Kentucky Chellgren Center May 2021 The University of Kentucky's Chellgren Center for Education names around thirty Fellows in a competitive application process annually and supports them in professional development and scholarship.
- Awarded to Megan Johnston
  United States Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education U.S. Department of Education May 2020 The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.
- Awarded to Megan Johnston
  National FFA Agronomy CDE - 3rd High Individual and 6th Place Team National FFA Organization Oct 2018 Around 144 students representing 36 states competed both individually and as a team to demonstrate their knowledge in the field of agronomy at a national level.
Volunteer Experience
- Science Fair Volunteer (Annual)
  Issued by Fayette County Public Schools (KY) on Feb 2022
  Associated with Megan Johnston
- Volunteer
  Issued by Blue Bird Market on Nov 2017
  Associated with Megan Johnston