Timari Bailey
Richmond,KY
Summary
A passionate and dedicated student with a strong background across various fields of biology, especially ecology, genetics, and microbiology. Demonstrated advanced scientific competence through awards and achievements in competitions and Olympiads. Obtained hands on experience through research and extracurricular coursework.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Genomics Internship
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2024 - Current
Using UNIX command line to explore behaviors of mobile genetic elements in genome of Magneporthe fungus in team of undergraduate and graduate students at Eastern Kentucky University.
- Only High school student participating in this lab
Human Biomolecular Atlas Program Data Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Group Project where we Stress-tested and navigated the HuBMAP Data Portal using advanced visualization techniques, facilitating decision-making for stakeholders by leveraging publicly available data, using Python and other open-source tools. Presented at a research symposium.
Neuroscience Internship
University of Kentucky
08.2023 - 11.2023
Analyzed slides of brain tissue of deceased individuals with Alzheimer's disease, exploring the relationship between the presence of microglial cells and neurodegenerative disorders.
Medical Device Engineering Project
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
07.2023 - 07.2023
Main programmer, builder, and poster creator in a small group project under mentor scientist Zac Ward where we developed a working Arduino prototype of a vision aid for the blind which was presented to ORNL dignitaries and staff at a symposium and poster show.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY05.2025
Summer Academy For Math And Science
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PASummer Enrichment Program -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY07-2023
Skills
- Unix Command Line for Bioinformatics
- Biology wet lab techniques and procedures
- Python and Java
- Data Analytics
Awards
British Biology Olympiad Silver (International)
Science Olympiad 10+ medals(State/Regional/Nationwide)
- 1st Place Entomology(Statewide)
- 1st Place Green Generation(Regional)
- Ranked 12/~200 in Ecology(Virtual Science Olympiad/National)
- Ranked 14/~200 in Anatomy(Virtual Science Olympiad/National)
- Ranked 15/~200 in Microbe Mission(Virtual Science Olympiad/National)
HOSA Epidemiology 1st Place(Regional)
AP Scholar With Distinction (National)
Ranked 4/54 in Coolspeak Self-Pitch Competition(Statewide)
Nominated for Writing Excellence Award at the Summer Academy for Math and Science(4 of 77)
Work Experience
Employed at Burger King since march 2023 working 15-22 hours a week.
Extracurriculars
Science Olympiad Head Captain
Science Outreach Club Founder
Biology Club Founder
Writing Peer Tutor
Timeline
Genomics Internship
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2024 - Current
Human Biomolecular Atlas Program Data Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University
06.2024 - 08.2024
Neuroscience Internship
University of Kentucky
08.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Device Engineering Project
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
07.2023 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Madison Central High School
Summer Academy For Math And Science
Carnegie Mellon University
Summer Enrichment Program -
University of Kentucky
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