Experience

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  The masters school

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  Targeted strategies for optimizing usage of algae in biofuel production

  Started an introductory level research project investigating methods of lipid production optimization in green algae for biofuel commercialization. The project was used with high-school students to introduce aspects of research design and laboratory experimentation.

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  Riverview meadow farm

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Stable hand

  I was employed to tend for barn maintenance and horse care. Worked to exercise and train the horses as well as give riding instruction.

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  Memorial sloan kettering cancer center

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Internship

  I was able to take part in an intensive High-School summer internship in the Steven Leach Lab of Pancreatic Cancer. I worked under a postdoctoral fellow, Adrien Grimont, to complete an eight week research project. I concluded the internship with a completed scientific poster.

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  Frost valley ymca

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer camp counselor

  6 week summer position: I worked in Mustang Village and East Valley Ranch, which are all girl summer camps. I taught horse back riding lessons and I was a sleep-away camp counselor. My goal was to lead a cohesive group that encouraged inclusivity, honesty, challenging oneself and kindness.

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  Colorado college

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Student researcher

  Conducted laboratory experiments and provided administrative assistance for an ongoing study of the cultural differences between students in Hong-Kong and the United States.

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  Norris cotton cancer center

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  Laboratory intern

  I worked with Dr. Steven Leach since 2016 when I had my first internship in his lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Since then, I also worked in his lab at Dartmouth in person during the summers of 2019 and 2021 and completed a remote internship in 2020 due to Covid-19 complications. I have worked closely with senior research scientist Surajit Dhara and graduate student Alexandra Massa.

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  Colorado college

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Student researcher

  For one block (3.5 weeks) I worked in the Killian Lab, which studies genetic regulation of nervous system development in C. Elegans. I worked on a CRISPR-Cas9 project aimed at creating a Dmpy19 mutation - gaining experience in CRISPR microinjections and the other techniques associated with that such as needle pulling. I also gained experience in genetic crosses as well as worm culture and care. Even though this was a short experience, I learned a lot about project management, C. Elegans biology, and am grateful for the exposure to new laboratory techniques. Show less

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  Weill cornell graduate school of medical sciences

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Access program at weill cornell

  This summer I participated in the Weill Cornell Advancing Cornell Career Experiences for Science Students (ACCESS) program. It was a seven week intensive research experience where I was paired with the Kharas Lab to complete some data analysis using R and other resources. We also attended many workshops and lectures that were focused on exposing us to new science and career development techniques. I presented my research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium (LANS) conference on July 31 2021. Show less

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  Guarini school of graduate and advanced studies at dartmouth

  Mar 2022 - now

  • PHD Student

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Incoming Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate student

    Mar 2022 - now
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  National science foundation (nsf)

  Mar 2023 - now

  Graduate research fellow