Joseph Clayton

Highly motivated Biology major with a strong foundation in research methodologies, demonstrated by published work in peer-reviewed journals, seeking a position in a research laboratory where I can further contribute to scientific advancements in

Gentlemen of Drew Social Club Inc, 39th Edition Secretary | November 2024

• Help Organize and run social and service events on Howard University's campus such as game nights and toiletry drives
• Take notes at all general body meetings

Jack and Jill Chicago Chapter Teen Group, Corresponding Secretary | August 2022 – June 2023 and Recording Secretary | August 2023 – June 2024

• Drafted and maintained minutes for each business meeting.

Howard University Student Association (HUSA) First Year Associate | September 2024 – Present

• Interned under the HUSA deputy chief of staff assisting with policy and program proposals.

National Honor Society – Whitney Young Chapter, President | May 2023 – June 2024

• Tracked attendance for all members and reviewed over 100 applications for new members
• Organized large long term service events such as holiday toy drive which raised over 100 toys for a local elementary school.

• CITI Program course: Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
• DataCamp: Introduction to Data

• My Brother’s Kitchen, North Lawndale Kinship Initiative, Old Saints Patrick’s Church, Community Kitchen Volunteer | 2017 – Present • Bryn Mawr Community Church, Food Pantry Volunteer | 2020 – Present • Northwestern University, Arise Health Lab, Racial Justice Activism Project | January 2023 – April 2023 • DuSable Black History Museum Docent | January 2022 – April 2022

• Exploiting fourth-generation synchrotron radiation for enzyme and photoreceptor characterization