Alexis Willis

Alexis Willis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Undergraduate Equine Sport Surface Intern/ Researcher at RACING SURFACES TESTING LABORATORY

  • Education

    • University of Kentucky

      2021 - 2024
      Equine Science and Management Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General

      Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa (Jan 2024 - Present) Minor in BiologyDean's List: Fall 2021 - Fall 2023 (Present)University of Kentucky's Collegiate Plate Scholarship: Aug 2021 - PresentCertificate of Completion for UK's Python Coding Bootcamp July 18th - 20th, 2023

    • Sickles High School

      2017 - 2021

      Activities and Societies: -National Honor Society Aug. 2019 - May 2021 -Science Honor Society Aug. 2019 - May 2021 -English Honor Society Aug. 2019 - May 2021 -FFA Reporter Aug. 2017 -Wrestling Manager Aug. 2018 - May 2019 -Certified in: AG Associate, Veterinarian Assistance I, and Agri-Science Foundations Aug. 2017

  • Experience

    • AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
      Brand Ambassador

      -Lead cashier during shift-Restocked supplies-Greeted, served, and answered customer questions

    • University of Kentucky- Equine Geriatric Little Research Farm

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      Research Assistant

      -Certified in: Working with IACUC, Syringes and Needles, and Occupational Health and Safety (LATG107) Aug. 2021-AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition Certification Aug. 2021-Assisted Graduate Students with Equine related Research Studies-Administered an assortment of medication on a scheduled and/or emergent basis (Oral,IM,IV)-Performed regular farm maintenance-Managed feed schedule

    • University of Kentucky

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Teaching Assistant

      Animal Science Teaching Assistant-Helped lead animal dissections (Sheep, Chicken, Pig, etc.)-Supported student questions in class discussing a wide range of Animal Science topics (Digestion, Feed Composition, Reproduction, etc.)

    • RACING SURFACES TESTING LABORATORY

      May 2023 - now
      Undergraduate Equine Sport Surface Intern/ Researcher

      -Performing Laser Diffraction Testing using Malvern's Mastersizer 3000 Particle Size Analyzer-Researching Equine Track Surfaces Sand Durability-Ground Penetrating Radar data collection and organization-Creator of the RSTL Ground Penetrating Radar Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), 2023-Working with Mackenzie Rockefeller, Dr. Peta Hitchens, and the University of Melbourne to compile data collected in a survey for Racing Victoria-Generating reports for Sieve/Hydrometer Lab Testing and Laser Diffraction Lab Testing Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Completion- Chemical Hygiene Plan Training Program

      University of Kentucky Environmental Health and Safety- Biosystems & AGR Engineering- Occupational Health and Safety Department
      May 2024
    • Certificate of Completion- Eyewash Training Program

      University of Kentucky Environmental Health and Safety- Biosystems & AGR Engineering- Occupational Health and Safety Department
      May 2024
    • Certificate of Completion- Fire Safety Training Program

      University of Kentucky Environmental Health and Safety- Biosystems & AGR Engineering- Fire Marshal's Office
      May 2024
    • Certificate of Completion - Python Coding Bootcamp

      University of Kentucky
      Jul 2023
    • RCR In-Person Training - Certificate of Participation

      University of Kentucky
      Nov 2023
    • Responsible Conduct of Research (Basic Course)

      CITI Program
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Syringes and Needles

      AALAS
      Jan 2025
    • Working with the IACUC

      AALAS
      Jan 2025
    • AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition

      AALAS
      Dec 2021
    • LATG 07: Occupational Health and Safety

      AALAS
      Aug 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexis Willis
      Magna Cum Laude University of Kentucky Dec 2024 Graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and Management Magna Cum Laude
    • Awarded to Alexis Willis
      Joe Hirsch Legacy Academy Scholarship University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Jun 2024
    • Awarded to Alexis Willis
      Member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society University of Kentucky Omicron Delta Kappa Nu Circle Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Alexis Willis
      Participant of AG-NGINE University of Kentucky Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Alexis Willis
      Dean's List University of Kentucky Dec 2021 Dean's List: Fall 2021 - Fall 2024
    • Awarded to Alexis Willis
      University of Kentucky's Collegiate Plate Scholarship University of Kentucky Aug 2021 Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2024