Objective I
am interested in mathematical and molecular biology research.
May 2004 BS in
Mathematical Biology, Harvey Mudd College
(GPA 3.25)
Relevant Courses:
á Mathematical Biology Seminar á Molecular Biology á Ecology á Evolutionary Biology |
á Discrete Mathematics á Real Analysis á Applied Analysis (PDEs, Fourier transforms) á Intro Computer Programming (Java, Rex, Prolog) |
2003 Undergraduate
Thesis, HMC Dept of Biology
Using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLP) to Identify Species-Specific Genetic Markers in the Soft Coral Genus Alcyonium
2003 Research
Assistant, HMC Dept of Biology
With Dr Cathy McFadden, developed AFLP protocol for
soft corals. Work leading to
thesis.
2001-2002 Summer Research Assistant, UW Dept of Zoology
With Dr Ray Huey, created model of optimal behavioral
thermoregulation in ectotherms.
Results presented at 2003 Evolutionary Meetings, manuscript in progress.
2004-2005 Thomas J Watson Fellowship
Traveling in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Cape Verde
for one year studying cultural dances.
Acquired good fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and numerous dance styles.
2003-2004 East Dorm Proctor, HMC (Dean of Students
office)
Responded to emergencies, provided emotional
counseling, and entertainment of about 80 students for the 2003-2004 school
year.
2003-2004 Supervisor, HMC Linde Activity Center
Supervised student employees, organized recreational
activities, handled equipment maintenance and budgeting.
Computer: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux/Unix, Microsoft Office,
Matlab, Emacs, LaTex
Programming
Languages: Java, Matlab, Rex,
Prolog, S+ and R
Biology: Standard molecular techniques (PCR, DNA/RNA
extraction), AFLP, microarrays
á
Interdisciplinary
Contest in Modeling ŇOutstandingÓ Award 2003 and 2004,
á
DeanŐs List,
á
Pre-O Hike leader,
á
President Claremont
Colleges Dance Company,
á
Mudd Occasional Ball
organizer