Marissa Blackmon
Aurora
Summary
Driven biology professional with hands-on experience at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Proven analytical problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities, contributing to significant advancements in genetic research, developing laboratory techniques such as PCR and cell culture, and demonstrating strong leadership and team collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
01.2025 - Current
- Analyzed and assessed research articles advancing the professor's genetic research on the EAR-motif gene in plants.
Biology Laboratory Research Assistant
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed to washing and preparation of vials with fly food produced on the stove for researchers' experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12.2025
High School -
Vista PEAK Preparatory High School
Aurora, CO05.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, COSkills
- Leadership and team management
- Data collection
- Video editing
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Goal-oriented and driven
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective communication skills
- Entry-level C programming
- Biology laboratory techniques
- Micropipetting and PCR
- Cell culture techniques
- Organic chemistry methods
- Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
- Recrystallization processes
- Acid-base extraction techniques
- Grignard and Wittig reactions
Accomplishments
- Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
- Black Student Union - President, Secretary, Historian, 2023-2025
- African Student Association Secretary, 2022-2024
- MWPGM William K. Wooden Scholarship, 2021-2022
- Enrichment Scholarship Fund, Fall 2021
References
- Brent Wallace, Biology Lab Coordinator II, Department of Biology, (719)-255-3206, bwallace@uccs.edu
- Amy Klocko, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, (719)-255-4907, aklocko2@uccs.edu
- Carol McClelland, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Biology, (719)-255-7552, cmcclelland@uccs.edu
Community Service
- Christmas Toy Drive, 12/01/24
- School Supplies Donation, 09/01/24
- VOA - Women Veterans Program, 11/01/23
- Christmas Toy Drive, 12/01/22
- Sock Donation to Aurora Warms the Night, 12/01/19
- Volunteers of America Food Bank, 06/01/19
Affiliations
- Sisterhood Club Member, 2022-2025
- Black Health Professions Student Organization Member, 2023-2025
- Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
01.2025 - Current
Biology Laboratory Research Assistant
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
High School -
Vista PEAK Preparatory High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Aurora
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