Lucas Dyer

PhD Candidate at University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

PhD Candidate at the University of Chicago. I have a passion for science education, outreach, and advocacy. I have years of experience not only in research but in making science, research, and education accessible to all.

Experience

  • University of Chicago (Chicago, Illinois, United States)
    • PHD Candidate
      Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • PhD Graduate Student
      Sep 2020 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Graduate Student Coordinator at Neighborhood Schools Program
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    •Coordinated the efforts of 20-30 undergraduate students to strengthen and provide resources to STEM programs at 5 local grade schools •Established connections between grade school administrators/faculty and our NSP students and administrators •Facilitated the creation of STEM programing at partner schools unique to their needs

  • Student Ambassador at Missouri University of Science and Technology
    May 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • REU Student Researcher at University of Chicago
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

    As an REU student, I performed research in the Staley Lab at the University of Chicago. Specifically, I explored protein interactions with the spliceosome.

  • Senior Kennel Staff at Woodland Animal Hospital
    Apr 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos