Experience

Exponent

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Scientist

  • Mar 2023 - 10 months

  Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

• Scientist

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

  Maynard, Massachusetts, United States



www.prettyphdblog.com

• Blogger

  • Feb 2020 - 3 years 11 months

  Houston, Texas, United States I am the author of a science and lifestyle blog called, “The Pretty PhD Blog,” (www.prettyphdblog.com). Readers can visit for scientific communication articles focused on Toxicology or other hot science topics as well as fashion, lifestyle, and travel. It was founded with the philosophy that everyone is a mosaic of multifaceted interests and experiences, including scientists. This platform aims to share pertinent scientific information with those who may not actively seek out science, to break… Show more I am the author of a science and lifestyle blog called, “The Pretty PhD Blog,” (www.prettyphdblog.com). Readers can visit for scientific communication articles focused on Toxicology or other hot science topics as well as fashion, lifestyle, and travel. It was founded with the philosophy that everyone is a mosaic of multifaceted interests and experiences, including scientists. This platform aims to share pertinent scientific information with those who may not actively seek out science, to break STEM stereotypes, and to empower younger women to know that they have a place in STEM and that they have the full ability to get to wherever they want to be in their career Show less



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Candidate

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

  Bryan/College Station, Texas Area Microcystins in Drinking Water: Researching the use of high energy electron beam irradiation for the removal of the hepatotoxic cyanotoxin, microcystin-LR, and the cyanobacterium that produces it, from drinking water. This work focuses on identifying chemical breakdown products resulting from electron beam irradiation and their associated toxicity. Secondly, the cellular responses of Microcystis aeruginosa including morphology, physiology, and gene expression are also being investigated in… Show more Microcystins in Drinking Water: Researching the use of high energy electron beam irradiation for the removal of the hepatotoxic cyanotoxin, microcystin-LR, and the cyanobacterium that produces it, from drinking water. This work focuses on identifying chemical breakdown products resulting from electron beam irradiation and their associated toxicity. Secondly, the cellular responses of Microcystis aeruginosa including morphology, physiology, and gene expression are also being investigated in response to irradiation treatment. Finally, this methodology is being employed on raw influent samples to demonstrate effectiveness for real world application. Other responsibilities include mentoring and supervising undergraduate multiple students, general lab management, and assisting with others’ research projects. Agrochemical Mixture Ecotoxicity: Investigated the effects of primary and mixture toxicities of various agrochemicals such as atrazine and ciprofloxacin at environmentally relevant conditions on the ecotoxicity to Psuedokirchneriella subcapitata, a freshwater green alga. Growth inhibition assays and chlorophyll fluorescence were utilized to evaluate primary and binary chemical mixtures. Show less



Arcadis

• Netherlands
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Assessor Intern

  • May 2018 - Jul 2021

  San Francisco, California Obtaining professional experience in toxicology in the consulting field. Project aims include assisting in a SERDP funded project focused on developing ecological risk assessment criteria for poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances and becoming familiar with human and ecological risk assessment procedures and reporting for both preventative and remediation-based projects. Responsibilities include data assessment and management, calculating site specific UCLs, developing TRVs, performing QA/QC… Show more Obtaining professional experience in toxicology in the consulting field. Project aims include assisting in a SERDP funded project focused on developing ecological risk assessment criteria for poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances and becoming familiar with human and ecological risk assessment procedures and reporting for both preventative and remediation-based projects. Responsibilities include data assessment and management, calculating site specific UCLs, developing TRVs, performing QA/QC, coordinating with teams of multiple project disciplines, and participating in project meetings. Show less



FIT Plant Biochemistry Laboratory

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Florida Institute of Technology Small Particle Tracking: Developed a small particle tracking methodology using Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a unicellular algae. Using this in-house modified free-ware technique, we have been able to investigate phototaxis, chemotaxis, and motility mutants using variables such as velocity, directionality, and cell size. We have also investigated bacterial quorum sensing molecule interactions with C. reinhardtii, as well as potential chemical signaling within the algal population… Show more Small Particle Tracking: Developed a small particle tracking methodology using Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a unicellular algae. Using this in-house modified free-ware technique, we have been able to investigate phototaxis, chemotaxis, and motility mutants using variables such as velocity, directionality, and cell size. We have also investigated bacterial quorum sensing molecule interactions with C. reinhardtii, as well as potential chemical signaling within the algal population. Characterizing ROAM response in Arabidopsis: Performed research determining the effect of reactive oxygen associated molecules on plant growth and development in Arabidopsis thaliana. Pollen Grain Barcoding: Conducted DNA barcoding for species level identification on pollen grains. Show less



Tutor Doctor

• Canada
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Melbourne, Florida Area



Florida Institute of Technology

• Columnist

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  - Writer of the column, "The Things They Don't Tell You" for Florida Tech's eCurrent digital magazine http://ecurrent.fit.edu/allie-biochemistry/



FDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Research Student

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  National Center for Toxicological Research in Little Rock, Arkansas Area Biomarkers for Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Organ-Specific Toxicities: Researched bio-markers for indicating organ-specific toxicities caused by tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) drugs commonly used to treat cancer. This was done using a multi-directional datamining approach. Basal gene expression from rats was analyzed for differentially expressed genes and correlated with information collected on the TKIs. This work was presented at the Central Arkansas Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium and… Show more Biomarkers for Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Organ-Specific Toxicities: Researched bio-markers for indicating organ-specific toxicities caused by tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) drugs commonly used to treat cancer. This was done using a multi-directional datamining approach. Basal gene expression from rats was analyzed for differentially expressed genes and correlated with information collected on the TKIs. This work was presented at the Central Arkansas Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium and at the 2017 Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting funded by the Pfizer Society of Toxicology Undergraduate Travel Award. Show less



FIT Paleoecology Laboratory

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Sporormiella Content to Predict Megafaunal Extinction: Determined Sporormiella content in sediment cores from Lake Pacucha, Puru and Lake Llaviucu, Ecuador to estimate megafaunal extinction in South America. Pollen Identification Database: Assisted in testing the Pollen Identification for Geolocation Technology (PIGLT) database developed by the lab for forensic purposes for the Department of Homeland Security.



Beneath The Waves

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Making Ripples Team Member

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Organized submissions and led the social media campaign for Youth Making Ripples Film Festival. Youth Making Ripples is a branch of Beneath the Waves which educates K-12 students on ocean conservation issues.



Florida Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Resident assistant in Shaw Hall at FIT.



Hole in the Fence Cafe

• Waitress

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

  New London, NH



FIT Crustacean Ecology laboratory

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Climate Change Effects on Stone Crabs: Worked on research determining the effects of climate change on stone crabs embryos and development.



Ocean Classroom Foundation

• Student

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2011