Jennifer Gonzalez
Houston,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Dr. Soman
06.2022 - Current
- Worked both independently and collaboratively with a mentor in the BioInspired Institute lab
- Prepared cell culture media, passage/freeze/count cells, monitored flasks in an incubator on a day-to-day basis and changed media on microfluidic chips
- Attended symposiums to gain communication skills, presentation skills, and deeper knowledge of research
Purdue GradTrack Scholar
Purdue University
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Participated as a proactive mentee in weekly virtual meetings with Purdue faculty and mentors that aim to educate and prepare upcoming students for the graduate school application process.
- Built connections with peers around different universities throughout the United States.
- Developed actionable goals, identified promising graduate programs, and evaluated mock funding offers to simulate a real world decision process
Undergraduate Research Assistant
National Institute Of Applied Sciences (INSA)
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted faculty member, Professor Pelletier Hervé, in conducting research in the area of: “3D printing of pieces to simulate bone material, medical small devices development”.
- Recorded data, printed files, and adjusted filaments as needed for the project.
- Collaborated with graduate students in team-based environment to assist with subtopics within the lab.
Summer Powerlab Program
Syracuse University
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected, analyzed, and presented data from an on-hands experiment that focused on testing for the presence of saliva
- Built connections with Syracuse research faculty and peers through professional development workshops and team-building activities
- Awarded a $500 stipend
Microcontroller + Python Project
Syracuse University
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Programmed a microcontroller to control a computer cursor, space key, and WASD keys to enable disabled users from needing individual units
- Collaborated with two other teammates and designed a unique design with the use of python, alligator clips and wires
BioInspired Institute's Pre-College Program
Syracuse University
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Interacted and collaborated with other incoming Syracuse students in team-building activities and professional workshops
- Developed connections with Syracuse research faculty and resources on campus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2025
High School Diploma -
North Houston Early College High School
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Programming/Software Experience: Python, Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016 Expert
- Language: Fluent in Spanish (bilingual)
- Clubs: Society of Women Engineers, Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Society, Mexican Student Association
- Award: $500 Syracuse Summer Powerlab Program
Leadership Experience
Club: Mexican Student Association
Position: Treasurer
Description: Administering finances, submitting budgets for events, and submitting financial reports
Timeline
Purdue GradTrack Scholar
Purdue University
08.2023 - 11.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
National Institute Of Applied Sciences (INSA)
05.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Powerlab Program
Syracuse University
07.2022 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Dr. Soman
06.2022 - Current
Microcontroller + Python Project
Syracuse University
03.2022 - 04.2022
BioInspired Institute's Pre-College Program
Syracuse University
07.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
North Houston Early College High School