Alexander Acevedo

Senior undergraduate student majoring in Kinesiology and Biomedical Sciences, with a strong academic foundation and a deep interest in neuroscience research, particularly sleep and neurodegenerative diseases. Eager to gain clinical, research, and shadowing experience that will support preparation for medical school and align with long-term goals in the field of neurosurgery.

Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) Program

• Conducting original honors thesis research in kinesiology and neuroscience, examining the interplay between sleep quality and exercise in individuals with Huntington’s disease, in collaboration with a faculty committee.

Research Assistant at Cognition Neuroplasticity Sarcopenia (CNS) Lab

• Research assistant in the kinesiology department, supporting a graduate student by developing study procedures, piloting research instruments, and reviewing relevant academic literature.

Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center Student Advisory Board

• Provide ongoing insight, support, and feedback on team services at the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center, including identifying gaps, suggesting new initiatives, and improving accessibility to support student career development and access to relevant experiences.

Virtual Clinical Shadowing

• Specialties shadowed- Neurosurgery, General Surgery
• Hours completed: 2

Clinical Shadowing Abroad in Milan, Italy

• Completed a three-week clinical shadowing experience abroad at an oncology hospital in Milan, Italy, observing physicians across multiple departments, including Oncology, Pathological Anatomy, and Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• Completed Hours: 65

ULEAD Scholars Academy

• A leadership development program for students seeking to advance their leadership style through involvement in organizations, with a focus on community engagement, social change, and collaborative impact.

Courses Taken:

• Leadership Lab- Foundations
• Leadership Lab- Advanced
• Focused Volunteer Community Service

AAP e-Portfolio Initiative

• A program that guides students in creating and managing an e-portfolio through Course Networking, helping them stand out in professional or graduate school applications.

Knights of Distinction Program

• A program assisting undergraduates to make connections between theory and practice and help them possess valuable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and communication.

High-Impact Practice Scholars (HIP) Program

• Participated in a two-semester program providing internship or research experiences aligned with career interests and goals; received a $2,000 stipend in support of academic and professional development.

Summer Research Academy (SRA)

• An intensive three-day research course featuring hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities.

Virtual Volunteer at Soldier's Angels 

• Provided support to service members, reservists, guardsmen, veterans, and military families through the preparation and distribution of care packages, cards, baked goods, and other morale-boosting initiatives.

Secretary Assistant at Orlando Medical Regional Center (ORMC)

• Assisted the secretary in the General Surgery–Urology unit by answering call lights, filing and organizing paperwork, retrieving items for patients, and performing various administrative support tasks.
• Completed hours: 100

Fleet Farming at IDEAS for US

• Maintained residential fleet farms in Audubon Park, Orlando. Collaborated with a team of people by planting, watering, replanting, and tilling the soil.

Library Assistant at Tohopekaliga High School

• Assisted the librarian by putting books away, break down pallets of new books, delivering books to teacher’s classrooms, inventory, and running the school’s cafe.

Volunteer Veteran Memorial & Hart Memorial libraries

• Helped run family events in setting up and breaking down of events and assisting kids and their families with arts and crafts.

• Honors Directed Reading II at University of Central Florida
• Honors Directed Reading I at University of Central Florida
• Directed Independent Research at University of Central Florida
• Undergraduate Research at University of Central Florida
• First Aid/CPR at Valencia College
• Honors Research Process at Valencia College
• Honors Leadership Development at Valencia College
• Honors Interpersonal Communication at Valencia College

• UCF Scholars Award
• Marlin Family Burnett Honors College First Generation Scholarship
• Burnett Honors College Honors Transfer Scholarship
• Seneff Honors College Scholarship
• Honors Program Scholars Scholarship
• President's List: Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022)
• Dean's List: Fall 2021, Fall 2023

• CPR/AED certified