Sera Walthall

Sera Walthall

Undergraduate Research Assistant-NC State Vegetable Pathology Lab

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Biology Major and Undergraduate Research Assistant at NC State University

  • Education

    • North Carolina State University

      2021 - 2025
      Human Biology

      Activities and Societies: •University Honors Program member (Spring 2022-Present) •Kelman Scholars Summer Research Internship Program participant (May to July 2024) •Merck/NCSU STEM Mentorship Program mentee (Fall 2023 to Spring 2024) •LSC 103: "Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences" classroom assistant (Fall 2022 and Spring 2023) •Women in Science and Engineering program member (2021)

    • Myers Park High School

      2017 - 2021
      High School Diploma
  • Experience

    • North Carolina State University

      Mar 2023 - now
      Undergraduate Research Assistant-NC State Vegetable Pathology Lab

      •Operating 2 sample collection vehicles to collect 400+ samples, extracting and quantifying the DNA, and analyzing samples via qPCR assay to detect Pseudoperonospora cubensis in cucurbit crops. •Developing leadership skills by aiding in onboarding and training of new undergraduate employees and leading sampling field days. •Maintaining a safe work environment by complying with laboratory and safety guidelines, properly cleaning and sanitizing tools, and creating and following established protocols. •Involved in the Kelman Scholars Summer Research Internship Program in Summer 2024.•10 hrs/wk in Fall/Spring semesters, 40 hrs/wk in Summer term Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft Excel Essentials Certificate of Completion

      XelPlus
      Aug 2022
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    • Career Identity Program: Certification of Completion

      North Carolina State University
      Apr 2022
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Classroom Assistant

      Issued by North Carolina State University on Aug 2022
      North Carolina State UniversityAssociated with Sera Walthall