April Sharpe

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London, Ontario, Canada

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Timeline
About me
Research Assistant at Acadia University
Education
- Cobequid Educational Centre
  2017 - 2020
  High School Diploma
  Activities and Societies: Student Council, Junior Varsity Soccer, Period Chapter, Shared Reading Program, Musical Theatre
- Acadia University
  2020 - 2024
  Bachelor of Science - BSc Honours Biology (Co-op Option) 4.1/4.33
  Activities and Societies: Residence House Council, Rotaract Club, Biology Society, S.M.I.L.E. (Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience), Biology Seminar Series
Experience
- Beck & Boosh Inc.
  Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
  Sales Associate
  Organised complex catalogues both online and in store for easiest access to supplies as well as worked in the store to provide customer service.
- Enchanted Forest Natural Parenting Inc.
  May 2019 - Jul 2020
  Sales Associate
  Engaged with children of all ages to better understand abilities and strengths to recommend ability appropriate products to promote growth and education.
- Colchester-East Hants Public Library
  May 2021 - Aug 2021
  Summer Reading Club Facilitator
  Curated entertaining and educational programs and interactive activities for children aged 3-12, with the goal of promoting reading and education.
- Acadia University
  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
  Residence Assistant
  Collaborated with a team of six to create a welcoming and safe environment for a residence of women and non-binary persons of Whitman House at Acadia University through community boards, events, and by completing duty shifts.
- Dalhousie University
  May 2022 - Sept 2022
  Research Intern
  Worked with a research team of eight to test experimental agrochemical efficacy on blueberries and strawberries, assisted in the development of a retrofitted model of modern agrochemical equipment onto an outdated sprayer system, and worked as a team to gather valuable data that has fair reaching impacts on the agricultural community.
- Acadia University
  May 2023 - now
  Provides care for animals used in research settings. Teaching Assistant of Principles of Development laboratory section. Supported students by being present throughout labs, creating exam prep questions, and helping to prepare and organize the labs. Teaching Assistant of Principles of Development laboratory section. Supported students by being present throughout labs, creating exam prep questions, and helping to prepare and organize the labs. Created and conducted my honour's research looking at how microplastics affect mosquito cold tolerance. Also assisted in the surveillance of mosquito species throughout the maritime provinces.
  - Research Assistant
    Sept 2024 - now
  - Animal Care Assistant
    Oct 2022 - now
  - Teaching Assistant
    Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
  - Research Assistant
    May 2024 - Aug 2024
  - Teaching Assistant
    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
  - Research Asssistant
    May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
  Research Assistant
  Working alongside multiple technicians to assist in colony care and rearing of multiple species of insects that affect agriculture. Conducting research specifically on alternative apple maggot diet and SIT experiments.
Licenses & Certifications
- WHMIS
  Acadia University
  Sept 2020
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
  St. John Ambulance Canada | Ambulance Saint-Jean
  Feb 2024
- Occupational Health and Safety Training
  Dalhousie University
  May 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to April Sharpe
  Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s Program Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Sep 2025
- Awarded to April Sharpe
  Wanda Langley Award Acadia Univeristy Jun 2023 The Wanda Langley Award will be awarded annually on recommendation of the Biology Department to support a student majoring in Biology who is participating in research activities; demonstrates initiative and improvement in their academic program; and possesses strong community and Acadia spirit. Preference will be given to Honours students.The award was established in 2008 through contributions from faculty and staff in honour of Wanda Langley. Wanda’s 36.5 years of commitment to Acadia… Show more The Wanda Langley Award will be awarded annually on recommendation of the Biology Department to support a student majoring in Biology who is participating in research activities; demonstrates initiative and improvement in their academic program; and possesses strong community and Acadia spirit. Preference will be given to Honours students.The award was established in 2008 through contributions from faculty and staff in honour of Wanda Langley. Wanda’s 36.5 years of commitment to Acadia and her dedication to students are celebrated though this award. Show less
- Awarded to April Sharpe
  Undergraduate Student Research Award Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada May 2023 Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture student's interest and fully develop student's potential for a research career in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences or humanities. These awards are also meant to encourage student's to undertake graduate studies by providing research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting.
- Awarded to April Sharpe
  Jonathan Andrews Memorial Award Acadia University May 2022 Established in 2013 by family and friends in memory of Jonathan Andrews. To be awarded to a returning Acadia second year undergraduate science student in recognition of an exceptional connection with the greater community. Through the use of intellect, empathy, and humour, the recipient will have had significant positive impact on others.
- Awarded to April Sharpe
  Queen Elizabeth II Medal Cobequid Educational Centre Oct 2020 The Queen Elizabeth II Medal has three criteria for its recipient: has demonstrated a superior achievement in school studies in all three years of high school; has achieved an outstanding record in all aspects of school and community involvement; and is graduated having satisfied the requirements for a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma.
- Awarded to April Sharpe
  The Olive M. and R. Trueman MacIntosh Memorial Education Scholarship Cobequid Educational Centre Jun 2020