PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At NC State University, I was accepted into the NIH Molecular Biotechnology Training Program (MBTP). This fellowship includes coursework in Biotechnology to complete a Biotechnology graduate minor, professional development coursework, a service project, and a 3 month industrial internship.
As an undergraduate at Binghamton University, I was accepted into the McNair Scholars Program. This Federal TRiO program offers resources to low-income, first-generation or underrepresented students that wish to be involved in research and ultimately obtain a PhD.
TEACHING AND COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE
Fall 2018 - present
​Completed over 100 hours of approved workshops and teaching hours or development series or other training activities, plus a personalized professional portfolio. The following workshops were completed:
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Creating Inclusive Environments for Teaching and Learning
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Tips for Managing the Classroom Environment
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How to Deliver a Job Talk
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How to Write a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
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Student Success, Not Anymore
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM
Spring 2018 - present
Completed a capstone biotechnology course which offers case studies and the opportunity to work with students from different disciplines on a design project. Other course requirements during the traineeship include instruction in research ethics and professional development. Additionally, trainees create a service project to foster the development of biotechnology by encouraging this career route among K-12 or undergraduate students.
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BIT 815: Professional Development
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BIT 815: Research Ethics
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BIT 815: Capstone Biotechnology
FOUNDATIONS IN TEACHING PROGRAM
The FIT program is a one year course of study that offers graduate students a chance to demonstrate their commitment to teaching excellence through training, evaluation and recognition. The FIT certificate is recognized by the graduate school.
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
McNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Summer 2016 - Spring 2017
I participated in the McNair Scholars Summer Research Internship Program where I conducted research in inorganic chemistry (PI - Dr. Jones), attended weekly seminar/events, and presented research at the annual McNair Conference at SUNY Buffalo. ​Throughout the year, I completed McNair professional development coursework which included weekly research updates and seminars for graduate school preparation.