Science and Research

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Fairfield University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

(September 2018 - May 2021)

Research focus: characterizing substrate specificity of insulin degrading enzyme (IDE)

• Instrument/Techniques: MALDI-TOF, HLPC, SpectraMax microplate reader (absorbance, fluorescence/FRET kinetics), MS post-source decay
• Presented research at Sigma Xi Innovative Research Symposium in Spring 2019 and Spring 2020
• Abstract accepted at ACS National Conference 2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19)

Summer Camp Counselor

Broadening Access to Science Education (BASE) Camp

(July 2018; July 2019)

• Co-mentored 4 high-school girls in biochemistry project (using mass spectrometry and microplate reader)
• Assisted professor in teaching campers about basics of enzymology
• Helped campers prepare for their final presentations

Chemistry Stockroom Laboratory Assistant

Fairfield University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

(September 2017 - May 2021)

• Assisted in preparation of instrumentation and solutions required for general and organic chemistry curricula
• Prepared chemical dilutions for restock and/or lab use
• Organized laboratory safety paperwork and check-in and -out procedures each semester
• Cleaned and restocked used instruments

Biochemistry

Fairfield University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Southern Connecticut State University

(September 2017 - December 2021)

I spent much time in a laboratory during my undergrad. My research in enzymology working with insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) led my down a rabbit hole of research where I discovered my fascination with neurodegenerative disorders. I gained invaluable skills in project management, critical thinking, and scientific analysis, and was grateful for the opportunity to indulge in my passion for scientific knowledge and discovery.

I took the following undergraduate/graduate courses:

• Organic chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Drug Discovery

I am also versed in the following online databanks and software:

• Protein Data Bank (PDB)
• ChemDraw
• Osiris Property Explorer
• SciFinder(n)
• JMol
• PubMed

Development Intern

Westport Country Playhouse

(June - August 2021)

•  Input gift entries into Tessitura database
• Researched and designed a 2020-21 sample annual report for future use
•  Performed grant research for new staff position
• Created an email infographic to advertise show screening to donors
• Assisted in preparation and management of on-campus fundraising events

Dramaturgy Intern (scholarship)

Theatre Fairfield

(September 2020 - May 2021)

• Researched and composed informative articles for 2020-21 season shows
• Crafted copy for emails and website
• Edited website in collaboration with Audience Relations intern
• Conducted company interviews

Audience Relations Intern (scholarship)

Theatre Fairfield

(September 2019 - May 2020)

• Maintained email and snail-mail patron lists
• Composed informational and marketing emails
• Coordinated ticket sales with Front-of-House and box office staff

Stage Manager

Theatre Fairfield

Project X by Judy Tate (November - December 2021)

title of show by Jeff Blum and Hunter Bell (February - April 2021)

Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abbaire (December 2019 - January 2020)

Fortinbras by Lee Blessing (August - October 2019)

• Conducted weekly meetings with designers to discuss all aspects of production
• Ran rehearsals 7 days/week for 6-8 weeks, logging and reporting all activity
• Acted as center of communication between directors, actors, designers, and staff

Educational Theatre Internship

Theatre Fairfield

(Fall 2018)

• Attended graduate YA theatre education classes at CCNY
• Co-led in-class workshops with 3 classes of 9th graders
• Co-facilitated a post-show talkback with the high-school students

B.A. in Theatre

Fairfield University

(September 2017 - May 2021)

During my time with Theatre Fairfield, I gained valuable knowledge about the history of the arts as well as practical, hands-on experience in all areas of production and administration. Effective collaboration, leadership, time management, and adaptability are just some of many skills I developed during my time in this program.

• Acting
• Stage management
• Wardrobe management
• Prop design
• Arts administration

Website and Archives Management Intern

Apollon Undergraduate Humanities Journal

(May - July 2021)

Inspired by some research I conducted on web design in the context of digital publishing during a publishing practicum I took in spring of 2021, I offered to make some much-needed changes to the main website as well as SEO updates as a summer intern. This internship gave me invaluable experience in web design, Squarespace, and eBook design and creation.

• created eBooks for Issues 6-9 & 12 and uploaded them to Apollon's Issuu account
• Apollon Issue VIII
• Apollon Issue XII
• Added SEO and metadata tagging to all essay posts and blogs
• Made design, content, and formatting changes to web pages

Digital Publishing Staff Editor

Apollon Undergraduate Humanities Journal

(February - May 2021)

• Collaborated with web editor on site design
• Proofread and copyedited 1 of 6 selected essays for final issue
• Selected and advised on in-text and essay cover images

Undergraduate Student Tutor

Fairfield University Writing Center

(September 2020 - May 2021)

• Edited and proofread student writing assignments across all subjects
• Gave students tips and advice for structuring thematic essays
• Led a 30-minute creative writing workshop
• Assisted students in APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style formatting and citations