KEITH ANTHONY SCOTT

Biological/Physical Sciences honors student at Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and Drosophila neurobiology research assistant with experience in confocal microscopy, neuromuscular junction dissections, mitochondrial imaging, and custom behavioral rig development. Strong quantitative preparation (Calculus I & II, statistics, experimental design, Python) and extensive hands-on work with research hardware, imaging systems, and enterprise IT/A/V infrastructure. Intending to pursue technology-heavy roles in graduate research labs, neuroscience programs, and technical environments that bridge biology, computation, and engineering.

HONORS & AWARDS

• Dean's List / President's List, Florida Atlantic University (multiple recent terms).

• Bright Futures Scholarship (Florida).

• AP Capstone Diploma, Summa Cum Laude.

• National Honor Society.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Optogenetics Journal Club – focused on the Drosophila Giant Fiber System and circuit-level manipulation.

• Experimental Design & Data Analysis coursework – emphasis on proper controls, replication, and statistical inference.

• Topic-focused presentations and projects in cancer biology, neuropharmacology, and LSD effects on adolescent brain connectivity, strengthening scientific communication skills.

Research Involving Human Subjects (RCR-Basic)

• Neuronal circuitry and escape behavior: fast sensorimotor transformations, Giant Fiber System.
• Mitochondria and glia–neuron interactions in maintaining circuit stability.
• High-speed imaging and advanced microscopy (confocal, potential future two-photon/voltage indicators).
• Custom hardware and software for behavior and imaging (rig design, microcontrollers, Python-based pipelines).

• Guitar and amplifier design – interest in signal chains, analog electronics, and iterative tinkering.
• Computer and server building – assembling systems, optimizing performance, hardware troubleshooting.
• Wildlife observation and fieldwork – long-standing interest in animal behavior and ecology.
• Speed skating / athletics – discipline, persistence, and goal-oriented training.

• Neuronal circuitry and escape behavior: fast sensorimotor transformations, Giant Fiber System.
• Mitochondria and glia–neuron interactions in maintaining circuit stability.
• High-speed imaging and advanced microscopy (confocal, potential future two-photon/voltage indicators).
• Custom hardware and software for behavior and imaging (rig design, microcontrollers, Python-based pipelines).

• Guitar and amplifier design – interest in signal chains, analog electronics, and iterative tinkering.
• Computer and server building – assembling systems, optimizing performance, hardware troubleshooting.
• Wildlife observation and fieldwork – long-standing interest in animal behavior and ecology.
• Speed skating / athletics – discipline, persistence, and goal-oriented training.