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Rachel R. Alford

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated Environmental Health Scientist with experience in laboratory research and a proficiency in field research techniques. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy. Seeking to leverage a technical background, a passion for communicating science to the public, and a desire to execute environmental justice initiatives within the field.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Indiana University
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • 24 Hours/Week
  • Established and maintained a murine colony containing four transgenic and one inbred mouse strains.
  • Designed and conducted experiments, collected samples and maintained results databases.
  • Analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated data
  • Presented results to field experts at the 2022 & 2023 Society of Toxicology Annual Meetings.

Teacher's Assistant

Indiana University
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • 5-10 hours/week
  • Assisted professors in the implementation of Foundations of Environmental Health & Introduction to Public Health Biology courses.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental and Occupational Health

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Baylor University
Waco, Texas
05.2021

Skills

  • Data Analytics & Interpretation
  • Research and Data Management
  • Air, Water & Soil Sampling
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Presentation
  • Scientific Writing
  • Experiment Design

Professional Service

Organization for the Study of Sex Differences - Member

  • March 2022 -

Society of Toxicology- Member

  • February 2022 -
  • Awarded the Society of Toxicology Women in Toxicology Special Interest Group: Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award (February 2023)

Environmental Health Student Society at IU - President

  • January 2022-July 2023

Graduate Women in Science- Member

  • September 2021 -

Science/Community Service

Girls Incof Monroe County- STEM Program Volunteer

  • October 2021-July 2023
  • Developed STEM-based activities for implementation in Girls Inc special events and programs.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana - Volunteer

  • September 2022 - December 2022
  • Created and facilitated activities in accordance with the Girl Scouts' Climate Challenge Initiative

Educating for Environmental Change - Workshop Developer

  • December 2022-April 2023
  • Produced and facilitated the Climate Change and Human Health professional development workshop for Indiana-based educators in collaboration with the Indiana Environmental Resilience Institute

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Indiana University
01.2023 - 07.2023

Graduate Research Assistant

Indiana University
08.2021 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Environmental and Occupational Health

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Baylor University
Rachel R. Alford