Sebastian Hoffman
College Park,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented student in his final semester majoring in general biology with laboratory, experimental design and research experience. Minoring in international development and conflict management with political advocacy, project management, research and proposal writing experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Affairs Intern & Guest Contributor
The Borgen Project
College Park (Remote), MD
09.2023 - Current
- As a political affairs intern, I advocated for the United States to do more to reduce global poverty by speaking with government representatives, classes, and individuals. As a guest contributor, I write about progress in global poverty reduction for the Borgen Project's Blog.
Co-Principal Investigator - Terps in Space
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed independent research proposal investigating the effectiveness of organic enzyme solution to destroy biofilms in the microgravity environment
- Submitted research proposal to Terps in Space for an opportunity to have the experiment conducted on the International Space Station
- When the first proposal was not accepted, submitted a revised and improved second version
- Collaborated with peers from across disciplines to draft and write a hypothesis-driven research proposal
Summer Research Intern - FIRE
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Used techniques like gradient PCR, PCR amplification and restriction enzyme digest, DNA gel purification, bacterial transformation, and plasmid purification to constructing a plasmid to express a sgRNA that targets a specific gene in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and finish incomplete student projects from the previous semester
Undergraduate Research Assistant - FIRE
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Designed independent research proposal investigating the role of gene PA14_06450 in Pseudomonas aeruginosa’s ability to grow and form biofilms - both important prerequisites for biofilm-mediated Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections in humans
- Used traditional molecular biology tools such as restriction digests and PCR to create new DNA plasmids
- Utilized the new, cutting-edge CRISPR/dCAS9 technology to mediate the targeted reduction in expression of PA14_06450
- Collaborated with peers to draft and write a hypothesis-driven research proposal and presented this proposal at an undergraduate research symposium
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD12.2023
Skills
Laboratory Techniques
- Spectrophotography, Assays, Gel-Electrophoresis, PCR, BLAST Database, Restriction Enzyme Assays, CRISPR/dCAS9, Pipetting, Aseptic Technique, Streaking
Skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, timely, responsible, research, proposal writing, budgeting, professional writing, creativity
Timeline
Political Affairs Intern & Guest Contributor
The Borgen Project
09.2023 - Current
Summer Research Intern - FIRE
University of Maryland, College Park
06.2022 - 08.2022
Co-Principal Investigator - Terps in Space
University of Maryland, College Park
01.2021 - 06.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant - FIRE
University of Maryland, College Park
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of Maryland - College Park
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