Skills

Certifications: L1 MRI, CITI Human Research and Responsible Conduct of Research, Microsoft Office Specialist

Languages & Tools: Python, R Studio, PsychoPy, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office

Relevant Courses: Graduate Data Analysis Sequence, NeuroHackademy Workshop

Professional Experiences

Ph.D Candidate in Hutchinson Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience — University of Oregon, Dr. Benjamin Hutchinson (Sep 2024–Present)

• Develop a high-density fMRI dataset from 30 scans per participant
• Cued-recall: Explore image-word associations to investigate brain processes and selective attention
• Free recall: Study brain mechanisms underlying memory reconstruction and reactivation
• Projects on subsequent memory effects, comparing aphantasia and typical visual recall, visual false memory, and memory selection factors
• Honors thesis committee member for research assistants

Research Assistant in the Memory and Aging Laboratory — University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Audrey Duarte (Apr 2023–Jul 2024, ~960 hours)

• Investigated impact of poor sleep on age-related episodic memory decline using EEG, cognitive exams, and sleep masks
• Studied relationship between emotions and episodic memory across lifespan using fMRI

Research Assistant in Vertebrate Interactome Mapping Laboratory — University of Texas at Austin, Prof. Albert MacKrell (Jun 2019–Dec 2021, ~840 hours)

• Studied interactions of protein families regulating RNA molecule production and function in gene expression
• Explored functional implications of three RBM10 mutations

Community Engagement and Leadership

Honors Thesis Committee Member (September 2024-Present)

• Provide advise and support to undergraduate students completing their honors thesis.
• Provide subject-matter expertise.

Teaching Assistant for Group Dynamics (March 2025-June 2025)

• Assisted professors with grading
• Hosted office hours to support student learning

Teaching Assistant for Cognition (Jan 2025–March 2025)

• Assisted professors with teaching and grading
• Hosted office hours to support student learning

Teaching Assistant for Introductory Psychology (Jan 2022–December 2024)

• Assisted professors with teaching and grading
• Hosted office hours to support student learning

Introductory Biology 1 and 2 (Jan 2022–December 2024)

• Assisted professors with teaching and grading
• Hosted office hours to support student learning
• Facilitated weekly discussion sections of 25 students

Projects Abroad Medical Internship — Maternity and Children's Hospital, Nanyuki, Kenya (Jul 2022)

• Performed cannulation and bladder catheterization
• Assisted in surgeries and normal deliveries under supervision
• Participated in medical outreaches to underprivileged communities

Awards

Awards: Alice Thompson Research Award, Presidential Service Award, College Scholar in the College of Natural Sciences, University Honors, Girl Scouts Gold Award