Laura J. Bruce Resume

Laura J. Bruce [email protected]

EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Class of 2015 Schreyer Honors College, Eberly College of Science (Expected)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology-‐ Vertebrate Physiology Minor in Bioethics and Medical Humanities

RELEVANT Total Genomic DNA Extraction Distillation SKILLS: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Recrystallization Real-‐time reverse-‐transcription PCR Scanning Electron Microscopy Gel Electrophoresis Thin Layer Chromatography Chain Termination DNA Sequencing Column Chromatography In vivo Rodent Experimentation Mass Spectrometry Titration UV/VIS Spectrophotometry Technical Writing NMR/IR Spectroscopy X-‐ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) International Collaboration RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Dr. S. Blair Hedges Evolutionary Biology Laboratory January 2012-‐present The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Undergraduate Researcher

• Conducting independent research towards an honors thesis regarding the molecular evolution of Hispaniolan lizards, supervised by Dr. S. Blair Hedges

• Laboratory work involves DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and molecular analysis of DNA

“The Future of Healthcare” Think Tank Initiative August 2013-‐present Schreyer Honors College – Radboud University Nijmegen University Park, PA – Njimegen, Netherlands Researcher, International Communications Manager

• Published a collaborative series of articles regarding the future of personalized medicine (genomics) in elder care, supervised by Dr. Mark Sciegaj

• Managed international conference calls and meetings Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) June-‐August 2011 U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Washington, DC Summer Research Intern • Published an independent research project regarding solid-‐state

lasers, supervised by Dr. Woohong (Rick) Kim • Laboratory work involved synthesis, recrystallization, X-‐ray

particle diffraction, scanning electron microscopy

LEADERSHIP: The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Biology August 2013-‐present University Park, PA Lecture Teaching Assistant

• Served as a lecture teaching assistant for physiology courses: Biology 141 (Fall 2013, Spring 2014), and Biology 240W (Spring 2014)

NEXUS (Network of Excellence in Undergraduate Science) April 2014-‐present Peer Leader

• Serves as a peer mentor for incoming freshmen in the Eberly College of Science on Orientation Day and throughout the academic year

Schreyer Honors College Orientation Mentor August 2012 • Served as a peer mentor to incoming freshmen in the Schreyer

Honors College while leading orientation activities Penn State Global Medical Brigades Club Member August 2011-‐present • Traveled to Panama (March 2012) to conduct a week-‐long medical

and dental brigade for under-‐privileged communities • Triaged patients within the clinic and shadowed physicians

OTHER EXPERIENCES: The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Chemistry August 2013-‐present University Park, PA

Undergraduate Exam Proctor • Served as a proctor for various Chemistry exams (Fall 2013, Spring 2014)

The Pennsylvania State University Housing & Food Services April 2012-‐present

University Park, PA Commons Desk Clerk • Responsible for the sale of merchandise and maintaining mail services

Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Committee Volunteer October 2011-‐ Present • Working in a team setting to raise funds for pediatric cancer

research and patient support through the Four Diamonds Fund • Operations and Rules & Regulations Committees

AWARDS: AP Scholar with Distinction National Merit Scholar Schreyer Honors College, Mentoring with Honors Program Dean’s List Schreyer Academic Excellence Scholarship

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