Quinn Mucha
Lombard,IL
Summary
Dynamic and innovative, with a proven track record in scientific research and science communication, evidenced by pioneering cell-free lysate techniques as noted by BioTreks journal and engaging a wide audience through "The Ravings of a Mad Scientist" blog. Recognized for groundbreaking work in biology, I bring a unique blend of analytical prowess and engaging storytelling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Blog Owner
The Ravings of a Mad Scientist
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A science blog using WordPress and Bluehost architecture, monetized with Google AdSense. Implemented research, writing, art, SEO optimization, and marketing.
- The blog is intended to teach college-level concepts, mainly biological and chemical sciences, in a charming, funny, and entertaining format that is easily understandable to nonprofessionals and academics alike.
- Website: https://www.ravingsofamadscientist.com/
Research Projects
Elmhurst University
01.2021 - 12.2021
- 2023: A Phylogeny of Life Histories in Fissiparous and Sexual Planarians and the Adaptive Benefits of Neoblast Diversity— In order to gain experience using NCBI as a research tool, we assembled a phylogenetic tree of sexual, fissiparous, and ex-fissiparous planaria of the dugesiidae family (n35).
- 2023: Effect of Light Exposure on Predation of Daphnia magna by Aeolosoma — Studied the effects of unnatural light exposures (total darkness, constant light, natural light as control), on the ability of a model predator (aeolosoma worms) against a model prey (Daphnia water fleas).
- 2021: Respiratory Effects of Temperature when Dehydrated in the Pillbug Armadillidium vulgare — Determined how temperature and dehydration affect the metabolism of pillbugs by measuring their respiratory rate.
- 2020: Effects of Directionalities of Light on Reproductive Rate in Differing Diatom Frustule Shapes — In an honors-level Keystone Research Experience at Elmhurst University, I researched, designed, and performed an experiment involving diatoms. As the major lead in experimental design, I formulated our team’s hypothesis.
Bio-Builders Club
Glenbard East High School
09.2015 - 05.2019
- March, 2017: The Production of Human Leptin Using Cell Free Protein Synthesis — We gave a presentation about this project at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our team used cell free lysate, a new technique in biology to hijack a bacteria's systems to make chemicals without worrying about cell death or rejection, to produce the hunger suppressing hormone leptin.
- We were the first group in the world to use free cell lysate at a high school level, and I was the youngest member at the time, which means I was the youngest in the world to use this technique.
- We were published in the scientific journal BioTreks; biotreks.org/e201711/ and this paper has been cited many times. Academia.edu says I’ve been mentioned in papers 79 times.
- February, 2019: Production of VK-25 — This project was also presented at Harvard. My teacher told the other club members that, in the case of hecklers or forgetfulness, they should resort to me.
Participant
Clemson University
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Biotechnology, Health, and Society Science
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Honors Program
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
08.2024
High School diploma -
GLENBARD EAST HIGH SCHOOL
05.2019
Skills
- Cell Free Lysate
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Micropipettes
- Fume Hood
- Microrespirometers
- C-NMR & H-NMR Spectroscopy
- NCBI Blast
- ClustalX
Accomplishments
- 2019-20 Illinois State Scholar
- Mathematics Honors Society
- Deans Scholarship
Timeline
Blog Owner
The Ravings of a Mad Scientist
01.2023 - Current
Research Projects
Elmhurst University
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bio-Builders Club
Glenbard East High School
09.2015 - 05.2019
Participant
Clemson University
07.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelors of Science Degree - Honors Program
ELMHURST UNIVERSITY
High School diploma -
GLENBARD EAST HIGH SCHOOL
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