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Andrea Alvarez

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Motivated biochemistry student with hands-on research experience in toxicology and neuroscience. Co-authored a STEM grant-supported poster on the physiological and behavioral impacts of vaping, combining survey data and laboratory experiments with Daphnia magna. Bringing academic excellence (3.705 GPA) and a strong foundation in biochemistry prerequisites to upper-division study at Florida State University.

Work History

Research Experience

Miami Dade College - School of Science
05.2025 - 08.2025

Student Researcher — Nicotine and the Adolescent Brain
Miami Dade College, Summer 2025

  • Conducted Daphnia magna toxicology experiments on nicotine and flavored e-liquids.
  • Analyzed heart rate changes and behavioral survey data (n=64) linking vaping to anxiety, insomnia, and depression.
  • Co-authored poster presentation supported by U.S. Department of Education STEM grants.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
06-2024

Skills

  • Laboratory: Microscopy, pipetting, solution preparation, physiological measurement in Daphnia magna
  • Analysis: Experimental design, survey statistics, data interpretation
  • Communication: Poster presentations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Research Experience

Miami Dade College - School of Science
05.2025 - 08.2025

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College

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