Lehua Hoops
Brookville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Undergraduate Research Assistant with 3 years of research experience focused on advancing biological knowledge. Helps drive research accomplishments with skills in data collection, organization, and modeling. Known for exceptional collaboration with team members when reaching a common goal and for having a creative approach to problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Miami University Microbiology Department
01.2024 - Current
- Work coherently with a graduate student to optimize the growth conditions of psychrophilic organisms under the supervision of Dr. Morgan-Kiss.
- Evaluate optical density measurements, use microscopic technologies, and assess optimal growth conditions.
- Present the findings on Chlamydomonas strains in an undergraduate research forum.
Microbiologist I
Abbott Nutrition
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Perform quality tests to ensure there has been no contamination of the product.
- Collaborate with peers to solve problems in the lab.
- Make various products used for daily and weekly testing.
Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Problem-solving with my mentor to progress in our project on choline biosensors.
- Perform experiments to advance our findings without supervision.
- Present findings in PowerPoint and poster presentations at several events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Medical Studies
Miami University
Certificate of Completion - Biotechnology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Brookville High School
Skills
Researching skills
Fieldwork experience
Laboratory Operations
Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- National Technical Honor Society
- President's List
- Bridges Scholar
- STEMM Scholar
- Prodesse Scholar
- Honors College
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Miami University Microbiology Department
01.2024 - Current
Microbiologist I
Abbott Nutrition
11.2022 - 06.2023
Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Medical Studies
Miami University
Certificate of Completion - Biotechnology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Brookville High School
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