Lauren Howie

• As a weekly volunteer, I conduct rounds on approximately 50 patients in the hospital, ensuring their medical and environmental needs are met during their stay.
• Strive to improve each patient's experience through conversation, games, and activities.

-Conducting a 2-semester long independent study in a group of four undergraduate students.

-Focused on validating a psychometric scale measuring perseverative thought.

-Will disseminate findings in a full APA-style research paper and submit abstract to clinical psychology journals for review.

• Meet weekly with the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, facilitating communication between the students of the College and university administration.
• Plan and lead weekly full board (~25 people) meetings
• 1 of 2 students selected to sit on a committee to redefine Penn undergraduate curriculum

• Lead a weekly shift of ~15 students in providing campus tours and student Q&A sessions.
• Assisted in planning special events such as admitted student days.
• Promoted positive marketing for the university through exceptional tour experiences, leading to increased inquiries from prospective students.

• Conducted 10-week study using mouse models on the use of certain drugs on Alzheimer's progression and its correlation with sleep.
• Performed detailed analyses on sleep patterns of treatment and vehicle experimental groups.
• Presented at Penn's annual research expo in fall 2023.

• Worked closely with administration and students on pressing issues facing undergraduate education.
• Served on the wellness committee, creating teaching assistant trainings and holding focus groups on student well-being.

• Served as a resource for ~150 incoming students, answering questions and addressing concerns about university life.
• Enhanced student orientation experience by creating and implementing engaging activities.