Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Presentations and Publications
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Alyss Humphrey

Tucson,AZ

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Development Lab Technician

MonoSol
11.2022 - 07.2024

**Research and Development Lab Technician

  • Allowed for two projects to scale up to production through rigorous testing of film solubility, elasticity, and durability
  • Organized weekly meetings with different project managers to ensure and complete accurate testing and data analysis
  • Contributed to four projects spanning bio-based films, liquid laundry detergent capsules, and dishwashing capsules in development of Intellectual Property

**Due to my position in Research and Development, I am limited in what I may divulge, given there are pending patents and IP regulations.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Connecticut College
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted research under Dr. Mays Imad, such as literature searches regarding the connection between Long-Covid and chronic stress
  • Produced eight "Microsessions" designed to empower students about relationships between stress, brain, and Long-Covid
  • Published research findings in Inside Higher Ed and presented findings at the Association of American Colleges & Universities’ 2022 Annual Meeting

Student Committee Member

Connecticut College
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Sat on interview board throughout hiring process of selected candidates and provided interview questions regarding student relations, previous experience as desired position
  • Voiced opinions on candidate fit for VP of Communications position in committee meetings
  • Served as student's voice in search for Connecticut College Vice President (VP) of Communications for monthly committee meetings as well as all stages of interview process

Senior Admissions Fellow

Connecticut College
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted 5 -10 interviews weekly for Connecticut College prospective students
  • Produced detailed written analysis of candidate’s fit for attendance at Connecticut College after interviews
  • Provided in-depth information about Connecticut College, such as clubs, academics, and housing

House Fellow( Head Resident Advisor)

Connecticut College
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Served as reinforcement to three to four Floor Governors during moments of interpersonal disputes between either residents or fellow staff members
  • Communicated with the Area Coordinator about the needs of both Floor Governors and residents bi-weekly
  • Developed, coordinated, and led Floor Governors in creating three monthly house events for residents

PICA Scholar

Connecticut College
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Through Holleran Center's Program in Community Action(PICA), engaged in research regarding Equity in STEM Education
  • Volunteered as a weekly Tax Preparer in the New London Community to foster community support and engagement
  • Presented “The Science of Science: A Dive into STEM Education, Race and Power” at Connecticut College’s All-College Symposium

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Connecticut College
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Provided weekly assay analysis of LasR protein activity
  • Collaborated with two other members of research team biweekly to assess and discuss progress and data analysis
  • Presented research findings at The Connecticut College Summer Research Symposium

Floor Governor

Connecticut College
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Ensured orderly operation of floor (15+ residents) as well as three separate dorms through enforcement of rules and regulations
  • Communicated effectively with Area Coordinator and Housefellow to ensure safe and organized environment
  • Supported development and coordination of house events for 70+ residents

Education

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2029

Bachelor's - Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Connecticut College
New London, CT
05.2022

Skills

  • Electrophoresis methods
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Biological sample processing
  • Chemical Handling
  • Haze Meter Transmission TrHz Clarity - ASTM
  • Instron
  • FTIR
  • Assay
  • Cloud Packaging Machine

Accomplishments

  • The Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship (2018-2022)
  • The Holleran Center's Program for Community Action and Public Policy (2019-2022)
  • Open House Speaker for incoming class of 2026 (2022)
  • Graduation Speaker Nominee for Class of 2022 (2022)
  • Senior Biology Research Award (2022)
  • NIH T32 Training grant: IMSD Scholarship Recipient (2024)
  • The University of Arizona Graduate Access Fellowship Recipient (2024)
  • The University of Arizona Marvel Scholarship Recipient (2024

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

-ADCK4, Coenzyme Q, and Mitochondria:

Linking Mutations to Kidney Cell Dysfunction

Alyss Humphrey, Tochukwu Eze, Tarjani M. Thaker

First Year Research Rotation Symposium, October 10, 2024

-Project “Urania”: Bio-based Optimization for small, deep capsules

Brayden Glad, Alyss Humphrey, Tyberrius Torres, Dmitriy Davydovich, Victoria Bridewell, RC Ramaswamy.

MonoSol Annual Poster Board Session,November30th 2023

-Project Kronos: How Age Affects Film Properties

Yang Jiao, Briana Radford, Alyss Humphrey, Rio Okada

MonoSol Annual Poster Board Session, November 30th, 2023

-“Well-Being, Equity, and Empowerment: A Systematic Approach to Students' Mental Health Support”

Werner, L., Liston, K., Magee, S., Reardon, E., Humphrey, A., Senese, S., and Imad, M.

Association of American Colleges & Universities’ 2022 Annual Meeting -January 20, 2022

Publication: Werner, L., Liston, K., Magee, S., Reardon, E., Humphrey, A., Senese, S., and Imad, M. (2021). How to Help Students Develop ‘Mental Immunity.’ Inside Higher Education. December 15, 2021. https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2021/12/15/helping-students-develop-mental-immunity-covid-opinion

-“The Science of Science: A Dive into STEM Education, Race and Power”

Alyss Humphrey

Connecticut College  All-College Symposium November 4, 2021

-“Inhibiting quorum sensing systems in Pseudomonas aeruginosa”

Alyss Humphrey, Susanne Allen, Adriana Cretu

Connecticut College Summer Research Symposium- June 15, 2021

Timeline

Research and Development Lab Technician

MonoSol
11.2022 - 07.2024

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Connecticut College
09.2021 - 05.2022

Student Committee Member

Connecticut College
09.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Admissions Fellow

Connecticut College
05.2021 - 05.2022

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Connecticut College
05.2021 - 07.2021

House Fellow( Head Resident Advisor)

Connecticut College
01.2021 - 05.2022

PICA Scholar

Connecticut College
09.2019 - 05.2022

Floor Governor

Connecticut College
09.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor's - Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Connecticut College

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

University of Arizona
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