Olivia Galando

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major, Anthropology Minor at The College of Wooster

Dickson, Tennessee, United States

About

Experience

  • The College of Wooster (Wooster, Ohio, United States · On-site)
    • STEM Zone Intern
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

      • Served as a teaching assistant in introductory chemistry courses by attending lectures and facilitating class activities. • Reviewed lessons with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. • Collaborated with the professor to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions. • Assisted students in developing effective study techniques. • Organized review sessions for exams and quizzes.

    • Sophomore Research Assistant
      Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Project name: Synthesis of 7-Substituted Quinoline-2(1H)-ones from Meta-Substituted Anilines • Synthesized, purified, and characterized organic compounds • Interpreted analytical (NMR, IR) data to ensure product purity and identity • Maintained a record of lab work

    • Student Athletic Trainer
      Sep 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Pittsburgh
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    Project name: Exploring the Effects of Aliphatic Tail Length on Peptide Conjugate Assembly • Synthesized, purified, and characterized organic compounds • Solid phase peptide synthesis with HPLC and mass spectrometry for purification and analysis • Used spectroscopic, microscopic, and fluorescence assays to study assembly of peptide conjugates