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Sofia Cortez

Chicago,IL

Summary

I am a collaborative Undergraduate Student Researcher working towards a degree in biological sciences with a minor in mathematics. I am detailed oriented, with strong analytical and presentation skills to convey data findings. I am willing to engage with all tasks in an effort to learn and gain field experience.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Arnold Mitchem Fellowship (DePaul)
Chicago , IL
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Created literature review comparing theoretical biological conservation models between China and the United States.
  • Initiated and engaged in multiple rounds of review for manuscript.
  • Created poster and presented findings to peers.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Rising Stem Scholars
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • I sought to determine protein binding affinity through spectroscopy techniques
  • Participated in weekly lab meetings to discuss research progress and challenges faced over the course of 10 weeks
  • Utilized lab equipment such as micropipette to deliver and create solutions, microplate reader and spectrophotometer to measure fluorescence of solutions.
  • Analyzed experimental results using logarithmic functions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Minor in Mathematics

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • R Studio
  • Biochemistry Data Collection
  • Calculus, Single variate analysis
  • Morphology identification
  • Public Speaking

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Arnold Mitchem Fellowship (DePaul)
09.2022 - 06.2023

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Rising Stem Scholars
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Minor in Mathematics

DePaul University

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