Adam Nelson

Undergraduate Researcher at GaTech | 2026 Columbia Amgen Scholar

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

About

I discovered my passion for scientific research as a high school junior. Since then, I've been dedicated to pursuing a research career, focusing on transposable elements for my PhD thesis. My ultimate goal is to become a professor, lead my own research group, and mentor the next generation of scientists.

Experience

  • 2026 Columbia University Amgen Scholar at Amgen
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Georgia Institute of Technology (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Undergraduate Researcher
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Advising from Dr. Lynn Kamerlin - Computational Modeling of Loop Motion in Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases.

    • TipCycle Volunteer
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Collect, wash, and recycle micropipette tips from 17 Georgia Tech laboratories.

  • Ambassador at Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Mentor peers through office hours, organize outreach events, and support URA programming to help Georgia Tech students explore research interests, access opportunities, and connect with faculty.

  • High School Researcher at UC San Diego
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Remote Advising from the Paesani Research Group - Computational Modelling of the LINE-1 ORF2 Protein.

  • Biology Specialist at ConversatiaNews
    May 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Authored articles on global health crises to increase awareness and encourage appropriate actions.