Education
Michigan State University, 2019 – 2024
B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lyman Briggs College
B.S. Anthropology, College of Social Science
Minor in Environment and Health, College of Social Science
Honors College, GPA 3.935
Heinrich Heine Universität, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2022
Michigan State University Study Abroad – Molecular Biology Research
Research
Andrechek Laboratory, July 2021 – present
Senior Thesis: Functional Characterization of c-Kit and RARa mutations in MMTV-myc model.
Feldbrugge Laboratory, May – July 2022
Research Focus: RNA protein interaction in vivo: endosomal mRNA transport in the plant pathogen Ustilago maydis
Gallo/Conrad Laboratory, April – July 2021
Leadership
- President, Council of Students with Disabilities, MSU, September 2022 – present
- Residence Halls Association Representative, Council of Students with Disabilities, MSU, September 2021 – May 2022
- Member, Inclusive Campus Initiative Student Advisory Council, MSU, Fall 2022 – present
- Member, Student Life and Engagement Student Leaders Council, MSU, Fall 2022 – present
- Member, Office for Civil Rights Presidents’ Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, MSU, Fall 2023 – present
- Member, University Health and Wellness Unit, MSU, Fall 2023 – present
Service
- Greater Lansing Food Bank, Bath, MI, May 2021 – March 2022
- Student Tutoring, September 2017-2021
Work Experience
- Clerical Assistant, Biochemistry Research Store, MSU, September 2022 – present
- Usher, Wharton Center, MSU, December 2021 – May 2022
Presentations
- Michigan State University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training on DisabilityEducation Abroad Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Informational and Promotion Video; Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, MSU
- Inaugural New Student Orientation DEI Speaker, MSU
- MSU University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum poster presentation; Functional Characterization of c-Kit and RARa mutations in MMTV-myc model.
- MSU Lyman Briggs College Research Symposium poster presentation; Functional Characterization of c-Kit and RARa mutations in MMTV-myc model.
- American Chemical Society Spring 2023, Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Indianapolis, IN; RNA-protein interaction in vivo: Endosomal mRNA transport in Ustilago maydis.
- American Chemical Society Spring 2023, International Affairs Committee Poster Session, Indianapolis, IN; RNA-protein interaction in vivo: Endosomal mRNA transport in Ustilago maydis.
Awards and Honors
- 2023 Nominee, Rhodes Scholarship, MSU
- 2023 Nominee, Marshall Scholarship, MSU
- Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst–Research Internships in Science and Engineering (DAAD-RISE) internship in Dusseldorf, Germany. Sponsored by American Chemical Society, May – July 2022
- James K. Billman Scholarship, Department of Biochemistry, MSU
- Excalibur Scholarship, Student Involvement and Leadership, MSU
- Samaritan Scholarship, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, MSU
- Pamela J. Fraker Undergraduate Scholarship, Biochemistry Department, MSU
- Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarship, Plante Moran
- Jeffery and Kathryn Cole Excellence Award Scholarship, Honors College, MSU
- Education Abroad Revolving Endowment, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, MSU
- Jeffery and Kathryn Cole International Study Award, Honors College, MSU
- Research Support, Lyman Briggs College, MSU
- Professor Richard L. Anderson Endowed Research Prize, Biochemistry Department, MSU
- Larry A. Merriman Memorial Scholarship, GBS Corporation
- Cello Performance at Carnegie Hall, New York, Berkley High School, February 2019
Extracurricular Activities
- Council of Students with Disabilities, MSU, September 2020 – present
- Ballroom Dancing Club, MSU, September 2019 – present
- Cello Performance, 2011 – 2019
- Theatre Performance, 2015 – 2019
- Dance, 2005 – 2019
- Playwriting/Writing