G.P. Thompson
Carmel,IN
Summary
I'm an undergrad senior majoring in Biology, Environmental Studies, and Peace Studies at Manchester University, with a concentration in Natural history, and an interest in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. As President of the United Sexualities and Genders Club and Vice President of the Environmental Club, I value leadership skills and fostering inclusive, sustainable environments.
I enjoy working with people, traveling, and learning how our global ecosystems function! I'm excited to apply my knowledge and skills to conservation efforts, environmental education, and advocacy!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular and Microbiology TA
Manchester University
North Manchester, IN
08.2025 - 05.2026
Assist with weekly labs, prep and clean materials, support students during experiments, host study halls, and help develop lecture resources.
Multicultural Affairs Programmer
Manchester University
North Manchester, IN
08.2024 - 05.2026
Support campus intercultural clubs and organizations, such as United Sexualities and Genders, Black Student Union, Latin Student Union, Asian Awareness Association, and campus interfaith and chapel needs.
Student Outreach Specialist
Office of Admissions
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Represented the university to prospective students; wrote postcards, recorded videos, and made phone calls to prospective students.
Green Wasp Removal Student Assistant
Manchester University
North Manchester, IN
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manchester University partnership with a local wasp removal company focused on environmentally friendly wasp removals/relocations. Assess sites, remove wasps with a vacuum, and clean up the nests. Relocate the native species to a new, safe location to continue growing. All invasive species removed were frozen and transported to labs for venom immunotherapy research.
Community Sustainability Intern
Manchester University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Work on the Manchester campus community garden; planting crops, and maintaining and watering the garden.
Spending time at a local sustainable farm, learning about their practices, and helping harvest and farm the crops.
Community building opportunities such as helping with the local summer camp, Farm School, to help educate and watch the Montessori kids.
Food bank volunteering, protests in town, watering local library plants, etc; overall community engagement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Peace Studies, Biology, Environmental Studies
Manchester University
North Manchester, IN05-2026
Timeline
Molecular and Microbiology TA
Manchester University
08.2025 - 05.2026
Multicultural Affairs Programmer
Manchester University
08.2024 - 05.2026
Community Sustainability Intern
Manchester University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Green Wasp Removal Student Assistant
Manchester University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Outreach Specialist
Office of Admissions
08.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Peace Studies, Biology, Environmental Studies
Manchester University
Conferences, Trainings, Workshops, Etc.
- Peace & Justice Studies Association (PJSA) Conference 2025
- Environmental Education Association (EEIA) Conference 2025
- Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2026
- Presented at Indiana Academy of Sciences Biology Research (IAS) Conference 2026
- Presented at MU Student Research Symposium 2026
- Campus DEI Advocacy Meeting with University President 2024
- Peace and Pride Coffee Hour 2026
Protests, Vigils & Public Events
- Organizer, Manchester University Israel-Gaza Vigil (2024)
- Anti–Gun Violence Protest, North Manchester (2024)
- Anti–ICE Protest, Miami Correctional Facility (2026)
- No Kings Day Protests, Liberty Mills, Urbana, North Manchester, Wabash, Fort Wayne (2026)
Leadership & Campus Involvement
- President, United Sexualities & Genders (2024–2025)
- Vice President, USG (2023, 2026)
- Vice President, Environmental Club (2024–2026)
- STAT Member (2022–2026)
- Zoology Club Member (2022–2024)
- Kenapoc Club Member (2022–2026)
- Honors Club Member (2022-2023)
- Manchester Track and Field Team Member (2022-2023)
Professional & Academic Activities
Biology Researcher — Summers 2025 & 2026
- Conducted research on microplastics impact on cnidarian-algal symbiosis. Presented at ISA and MU symposium (2026).
Multicultural Excellence in Leadership Scholar (Full-Ride Award Recipient 2022)
- Recognized for leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to diversity and justice.
McFadden Study Away Scholarship (Recipient 2022)