Sophia Rollins

Sophia Rollins

Dissemination Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biologist, Scientific Disseminator & Certified Grant Writer

  • Education

    • UC Santa Barbara

      2018 - 2021
      Minor Applied Spanish Language and Literature
    • Universidad de Oviedo

      2023 - 2024
      Master's degree Scientific Dissemination - Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

      Master's Thesis: "Bias in Algorithmic Medicine: The Ethical Implications of Google's 'DermAssist'".

    • UC Santa Barbara

      2018 - 2022
      Biological Sciences B.A. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Experience

    • UCSB REEF (Research Experience and Education Facility) at MSI

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
      Dissemination Intern

      At UCSB's REEF, I learned to formulate lesson plans, dissemination activities and communication initiatives for varying target audiences and students of all ages. I also learned about the funding and grant awarding process for educational facilities.

    • University of Washington Medical Center

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
      Tuberculosis Laboratory Technician - Summer Internship

      As a summer intern at CERID, I had the privilege of performing laboratory tasks including sample preparation, testing, and data analysis to support research in Tuberculosis. Additionally, I gave weekly presentations to a research team, effectively communicating our laboratory's findings.

    • UC Santa Barbara

      Sept 2019 - Jun 2021

      As an assistant archivist, I preserved and maintained historic materials within the University Library archives, ensuring their long-term integrity. I organized and curated educational expositions showcasing archival materials, contributing to the promotion of historical knowledge and cultural heritage. Additionally, I often collaborated with library staff to develop and implement dissemination events, effectively communicating the significance of archival collections to diverse audiences. At the Oono lab, I conducted experiments and analyzed data related to fungal biology, contributing to ongoing research in the symbiotic evolution sector. I also effectively communicated complex scientific findings discovered in our laboratory to students and professors alike.Key Responsibilities: Data collection, study observation notes and summaries, presenting research findings.

      • Archival Assistant

        May 2019 - Jun 2021
      • Microbiology Laboratory Technician

        Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
    • Fred Hutch

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Patient Care Coordinator

      As a coordinator of patient care, I facilitated comprehensive care plans for cancer patients, ensuring effective scientific communication between doctors, nurses and patients, in a manner that was comprehensible to all members of the team. Additionally, I advocated for patients' needs and ensured they receive the highest quality of care throughout their treatment.

    • Seattle Children's

      Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
      Inpatient Hospital & Critical Care Pharmacy Technician

      Licensed Pharmacy Technician certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Efficiently processed and filled prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards. I collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to manage patient records and uphold safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

    • CSIC

      Feb 2024 - Jan 2024
      Scientific Literacy Intern

      Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) is akin to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the United States. Their mission is to conduct research of excellence, transfer knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of science and technology for the benefit of society.Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with esteemed scientists on research anddissemination materials pertinent to bioethics and scientific literacy about Carbon alternatives and renewable energy. The goal was disseminate this knowledge to a wide and varied audience, from academica and industry to the general public. Mostrar menos

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

      Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
      Sept 2021
    • Certified Grant Writer

      Technical Writer HQ
      May 2024