Emma Ziessler
Research Fellow at St. John's University- Claim this Profile
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Group 2.Social and Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel
CITI ProgramJun, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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St. John's University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Fellow
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Apr 2023 - Present
Collaborates with Professor Brondolo in her Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) lab examining how our psychophysiology and behavioral processes are impacted by our social environment, and how these impacts ultimately affect our health behaviors and health statuses. Our research aims to reduce health disparities by developing patient, provider, and system-based interventions in healthcare. Collaborates with Professor Brondolo in her Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) lab examining how our psychophysiology and behavioral processes are impacted by our social environment, and how these impacts ultimately affect our health behaviors and health statuses. Our research aims to reduce health disparities by developing patient, provider, and system-based interventions in healthcare.
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Barnard College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Present
Supports Professor Lisa Son in her cognition research regarding imposter syndrome in the Columbia University undergraduate population. Serves as a confederate in the experimental trials, conducts literature reviews, and assists in statistical analysis of the data.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Feb 2022 - Present
Collaborates with Professor Logan Brenner in my senior thesis research regarding foraminifera in the Hudson River Estuary system. Analyzes metal concentrations and organic matter content of samples from Piermont Pier as markers of pollution. Creates protocol for X-ray fluorescence and Loss on Ignition methods, conducts literature review, and creates spatial variability mapping using Python.
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Senior Information Technology Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Present
Serves as a Senior IT assistant managing the student employee team. Has provided direct response and solution management to 100+ student IT complaints. Collaborates with IT supervisors to troubleshoot technical issues, perform software updates, and contribute to application development. Assists in resolving system bugs, managing data migrations, and maintaining accurate IT documentation.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Present
Collaborates with Professor Michael Wheaton in his OCD research concerning disgust levels in purchasing secondhand clothing. Writes proposals for Institutional Review Board, conducts literature reviews, creates protocols for the experiment, and conducts statistical analysis of the data.
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Sustainability Committee Member
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Sep 2020 - Present
Appointed by the Student Government Association, and actively researches and assesses campus sustainability in order to maintain and improve the social commitments of Barnard College. Leads dialogue with students and administrators in developing policies and building infrastructure to increase campus sustainability, such as waste reduction, energy consumption, and water conservation. Supports Committee head in the planning of 15+ events a year.
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Laboratory Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Initiates and facilitates scholarly problem-solving discussions in the Introduction to Environmental Science Lab. Evaluates students’ performance and provides detailed feedback on laboratory reports. Eagerly serves as an upperclassmen mentor to students interested in the field and engages with each student in an approachable manner.
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BeSomeone
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teen Group Facilitator
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Dec 2022 - Present
Supports young adults in developing real-world skills through thoughtful discussions. Collaborates with fellow facilitators in hosting weekly group sessions for teenagers around the country. Implements project-based learning activities that foster a collaborative and engaging environment. Supports young adults in developing real-world skills through thoughtful discussions. Collaborates with fellow facilitators in hosting weekly group sessions for teenagers around the country. Implements project-based learning activities that foster a collaborative and engaging environment.
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Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chapter Member
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Educational Outreach President
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Jan 2022 - Present
Oversees the connection of 500+ 7th -12th graders to classes taught by 100+ Columbia undergraduates, graduate students and other community members. Creates and regularly updates outreach strategy to build up base of student volunteer teachers and local and campus-wide awareness for the program
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Outdoors Club Treasurer
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Sep 2021 - Present
Supports the creation and execution of programming for 50+ university student members, including coordinating hikes, educational sessions, group environmental exploration, and more. Collaborates with a team of 5 other Executive Board Members to drive recruitment, community outreach, event planning, and fundraising for the club.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Facilitated PhD Candidate Aria Pereira’s research in Professor Duncan Menge’s lab concerning mycorrhizae network systems between trees. Assisted in greenhouse construction, soil core sample preparation, bait trap planting, and tree seedling growth management. Created protocols, maintained the lab and assisted with field work at Black Rock forest.
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Educational Outreach Secretary
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2022
Facilitates communications for Columbia University organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for high school students from around the country.
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Education
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Barnard College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Science, Psychology -
Columbia University
Bachelor's degree -
Tenafly High School