Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
• Collaborate with the Chaplain’s Office team to plan and execute interfaith programs fostering inclusion, reflection, and dialogue across diverse faith traditions. • Serve as an active member of the Interfaith Student Council, supporting initiatives that build a welcoming, inter-religious campus community.
James Lab in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department • Conducting an independent research project focused on centrosome domain proteins in Aspergillus nidulans, a model filamentous fungus.
• Delivered engaging and personalized campus tours to prospective students, families, school groups, and other visitors, representing the values and student experience of Gettysburg College. • Participated in admissions events, including Q&A panels, student lunches, and virtual info sessions to support enrollment efforts and community outreach.
Independent Cell Biology course project at Hiraizumi Lab in the Biology Department • Conducted an independent research project in an advanced cell biology lab to assess the dose-dependent effects of Methotrexate on B16-F10 melanoma cells, focusing on proliferation, apoptosis, and EC50 estimation. • Applied molecular and imaging techniques including MTT assay, microscopy, and melanin quantification to evaluate cellular responses to chemotherapy treatment. • Authored a full scientific paper with literature review, methodology, data analysis, and discussion, highlighting Methotrexate’s potential role in cancer differentiation therapy.
• Assist User Services department with all tasks related to circulation • Provide customer service to patrons at active service point
• Process loan requests using interlibrary loan software, track materials, and maintain accurate transaction records. • Manage the shipment, receipt, and check-in of books between libraries, ensuring proper handling and timely notifications to patrons. • Digitize requested articles and book chapters, delivering them electronically, and coordinate with partner libraries to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.
Short-term research experience in Dr. Benjamin J. Perrin’s laboratory focused on the cell biology of age-related hearing loss.
• Investigating the role of POLG (DNA Polymerase Gamma) in mitochondrial DNA repair and its connection to prostate cancer susceptibility. • Analyzing germline mutations using genomic databases to assess pathogenicity, frequency, and racial disparities (African American vs. European American men).