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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, IL
06.2025

Head Royce School
Oakland
06.2021

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
Anya Krishnan