Faith Iseguede
Jackson,MS
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A results-oriented biotechnology professional, am deeply committed to promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental justice. I possess a meticulous and rigorous approach to research, ensuring experiment accuracy and verification. Additionally, I am eager to make a positive impact on the younger generation through my expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scholar, Community Outreach Organizer, and Board Member
Environmental Justice Academy
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with my teammate to execute a capstone project addressing food insecurity at Alcorn State University
- Educated the community on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, organic farming, sustainability, and the importance of environmental justice within the black community
- Produced a written plan with measurable goals and objectives.
- Presented projects at several conferences
- Prepared twenty-page report on the project and presented it to our stakeholders.
Research Facilitator/ Instructor
Alcorn State University
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Conducted research on “Elimination of Viruses from Sweet Potato” and “Genetic Effect of Purslane Leaves on Cholesterol Level on Pigs”
- Maintained, and operated laboratory equipment such as PCR, qPCR, centrifuge, autoclave, water bath, incubator, a gel electrophoresis machine and provided technical guidance and assistance
- Ensured proper storage handling and disposal of hazardous materials regarding OSHA compliance
- Inspected, collected, interpreted, analyzed, and compiled data obtained from material testing (plant and animals)
- Extracted RNA and DNA from plants and animals for molecular analysis
- Taught undergraduate students laboratory techniques and biology.
Intern
, Historical Black College University Mentor
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated four Junior High school students to STEM field exposure
- Designed curriculum on detection of GMO food and robotics
- Prepared scholars for both national and state robotics competitions.
Benue State Teacher and Peer Educator Trainer
Royal Academy International, National Youth Service
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught Civic Education and Creative Writing to 100 students
- Raised awareness on drugs, and reproductive health while volunteering with multiple agencies
- National Reproductive Health, HIV and AIDS Prevention and Care Project, Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive
- Health, Association of Grassroots Counselors on Health and Development.
Undergraduate Intern
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensured workplace safety regulations were met
- Assisted in monitoring HIV-positive patients’ CD4 and blood count.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti12.2014
Skills
- Laboratory techniques: PCR, qPCR, centrifuge, autoclave, water bath, gel electrophoresis
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Teaching and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Interpersonal and strong organizational skills
- Microsoft Office, SPSS, SAS
Affiliations
Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture (BPFA), Member
Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), Mentee
Certification
Community Research Fellowship Training (CRFT), 2022
Realizing Equity by Preparing Ambassadors to Address Institutional Racism (REPAAIR), 2022
Health Safety Security and Environment (HSE Level II &III), 2015
On Deck Climate Tech, 2022
Additional Information
Faith Iseguede (2019). Elimination of viruses in sweet potato(Ipomoea Batatas) by meristem-tip culture and thermotherapy. Theses/Dissertations
Faith Iseguede, Yan Meng (2019) “Elimination and Detection of Viruses in Meristem-derived plantlets of Sweet potato in Mississippi” 5th Annual Centre forResearch Excellence Symposium.AlcornStateUniversity, Lorman, Mississippi.
FaithIseguede, Yan Meng(2019). Biotechnological approaches for improving sweet potatoviraldisease resistance in Mississippi. 34th MANNRRS Annual Career Fair & Training Conference, Kansas.
Faith Iseguede, Yan Meng, Chunquan Zhang, Victor Njiti (2019). Elimination and detection of viruses in meristemderived plantlets of sweet potato in Mississippi. 19th Biennial Research Symposium for Association of 1890 Research Directors, Jacksonville, Florida.
FaithIseguede, Yan Meng,Chunquan Zhang, VictorNjiti(2019). Using biotechnological approaches for improving sweet potato viral disease resistance. 83rd Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting, Hattiesburg, MS.
Faith Iseguede, Yan Meng, Chunquan Zhang, Victor Njiti (2019). Biotechnological approaches for improving sweet potato viral disease resistance in Mississippi. National Sweet Potato Collaborator Group meeting, Birmingham, AL.
Ouname Mhosta and Faith Iseguede, Dr Cindy Ayers Elliot (2019). Agroecology: A tool for Curbing Food Insecurity in Southwest Mississippi. 8th HBCU Climate Change Conferences.
COMMUNITY SERVICES, VOLUNTEER & ENGAGEMENT
Dawson Elementary School: Judged student science research posters. 2022
Real World Financial Management Program: Mentored 9th-grade students for real-world programs. 2022
Health community development group: Created awareness of healthy living in Katsina-Ala, Benue State. 2015-2016
Red Cross Society of Nigeria: Rendered first aid treatment to injured corp member. 2015
Timeline
Scholar, Community Outreach Organizer, and Board Member
Environmental Justice Academy
03.2019 - 09.2019
Intern
, Historical Black College University Mentor
10.2018 - 03.2019
Research Facilitator/ Instructor
Alcorn State University
08.2017 - 05.2019
Benue State Teacher and Peer Educator Trainer
Royal Academy International, National Youth Service
05.2015 - 05.2016
Undergraduate Intern
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Alcorn State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Ekiti State University
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