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Education

The University of Texas, Austin, Texas                                                                           May 2024

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

• Certificates: Marine Science, UTeach composite science

• Relevant Courses: Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Biostatistics, Biochemistry lab, Laboratory Experience in Biology, Fish Behavior FRI courses

Research Experience

Mark Lever Lab                                                                                       June 2023 – August 2023

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Marine Science

• Field work collecting sediment cores from Corpus Christi and Nueces bay

• Prepared and analyzed dissolved inorganic carbon using isotope ratio mass spectrometry

• Optimized spectrophotometric nitrite/nitrate analysis method

• Measured ammonium concentrations using Lachat colorometric assay

• Prepared trace metal analysis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

 

Fish Behavior - FRI                                                                    January 2021 – December 2022

The University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences

• Trained to conduct literature reviews and process data using R Studio

• Participated in aversive learning study in Gambusia Affinis

• Trained to mentor undergraduate researchers

• Administration, grading, and management of research course

 

Education Experience

High School Research Initiative                                                              August 2022 - Present

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Natural Science

• Developed high school curricula based on FRI Fish Behavior content

• Trained high school teachers in fish behavior and data analysis

• Mentored high school students in research topics

UTeach

• Project-based Instructions                                                                                   Fall 2023

  • Cedars International High School

  • Designed a project-based lesson for a continuous 3 day teach

• Classroom Interactions                                                                                      Spring 2022

  • Crockett High School

  • Designed an inclusive lesson including English learners and implemented 2 day lesson

• Step 2                                                                                                               Fall 2021

  • Kealing Middle School

  • Designed and implemented lesson centered around technology

• Step 1                                                                                                               Spring 2021

  • Brentwood Elementary School

  • Designed and implemented 5E lesson