Uyaiabasi Akpakpan
Summary
Driven and focused, honed skills in R Studio and problem-solving through roles at the University of Pittsburgh and as a tutor at Gwen's Girls. Excelled in applying programming and analytical skills to research, notably in immunochemistry and data visualization, while concurrently fostering student success in math and science.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
University of Pittsburgh
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Susanne E Ahmari Lab
- Gained valuable experience working with immunochemistry protocol, applying learned concepts directly to larger research topics.
- Contributed to mice care including feeding, transfers, and cage maintenance.
Tutor
Gwen's Girls
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Math and Science Tutor for Grade 8-12
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Intern
University of Pittsburgh
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Teichert Lab Intern
- Gained hands-on experience in R Studio program, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set. Coded monkey data for visualization in R Studio
- Detailed exploration of Fourier Transform and application to Frequency Following Response Research
- Shadowed with collaborators performing guinea pig experiments to elucidate how variations in sound categories’ affect behavior. Detailed look at working with microscopes.
- Participated in 2 poster presentations on findings - Summer Research Internship, Monthly Collaborator Meeting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh12-2021
Skills
- Programming Fundamentals with C, Efficient with R Studio, Efficient at Database Searches
- Quick learner displayed in Undergraduate Laboratory coursework including microbiology lab focused on cell culture growth and electrophoresis techniques and chemistry labs with synthesis of molecules and titrations
- Problem-solving displayed in going outside the immediate tasks to learn concepts needed to troubleshoot a problem
Accomplishments
- Neurochemical Basis of Behavior Research Proposal: The contribution of opioid receptors in LMAN to reward in undirected singing
- Neuroscience Capstone Project: Analysis of Techniques for Determining Presynaptic Contributions to Late Phase LTP
Timeline
Intern
University of Pittsburgh
04.2022 - 06.2022
Intern
University of Pittsburgh
11.2020 - 05.2021
Tutor
Gwen's Girls
08.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Pittsburgh
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