Anya Krishnan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a degree in Geophysical Sciences with an interest in Paleontology and Paleoclimatology. Hands-on experience in fossil and biochemistry laboratory work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The University Of Chicago
01.2022 - Current
- Principal Investigator: Mark Webster, PhD
- Tracking development and evolution across early Cambrian trilobite species
- Worked independently in a laboratory environment.
- Microfossil preparation, photography, and morphology analysis
Biogeochemistry Research Assistant
The University Of Chicago
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Principal Investigator: Jake Waldbauer, PhD
- Contrasting proteome dynamics of nitrogen source switching and starvation across Synechococcus strains
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Instructor/ Assistant Coordinator
East Bay Dance Center
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Developed curricula and taught classes in art and dance.
- Coordinated camp schedules to ensure smooth transitions between classes.
Assistant Instructor/ Camp Counselor
Head Royce School
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Individually tutored elementary and middle school students in math, science, and reading.
- Worked with instructor to create engaging curricula.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geophysical Sciences
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2025
Head Royce School
Oakland06.2021
Skills
- Microfossil preparation
- Microfossil photography
- Proteomics
- PCR
- Chemical assays
- Writing scientific reports
- Lesson development
- Leadership
- Education
- Working with children
- R-Studio
Hobbies
Collegiate Athlete at the University of Chicago: Track and Field and Cross Country
Trail running
Weight lifting
Hiking, backpacking, and camping
Rock climbing
Multi-instrumentalist in bands: guitarist, bassist, and drummer
references
Jake Waldbauer, Professor of Biogeochemistry
Phone: (773) 702-8322
Email: jwal@uchicago.edu
Mark Webster, Professor of Paleontology
Email: mwebster@geosci.uchicago.edu
Phone: (773) 702-4071
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Instructor/ Camp Counselor
Head Royce School
06.2022 - 07.2022
Biogeochemistry Research Assistant
The University Of Chicago
05.2022 - 09.2022
Research Assistant
The University Of Chicago
01.2022 - Current
Instructor/ Assistant Coordinator
East Bay Dance Center
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geophysical Sciences
University of Chicago
Head Royce School