Helaina Lukens
Undergraduate Researcher at University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering- Claim this Profile
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University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Aug 2023 - Present
Exploring the capabilities of stereolithography printing through the development of microfludic circuitry to control hydraulic current flow flow for soft robotics applications. Exploring the capabilities of stereolithography printing through the development of microfludic circuitry to control hydraulic current flow flow for soft robotics applications.
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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United States
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Biomedical Research Intern
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Apr 2023 - Present
Learning how to handle experimental animals (rats and mice), how to do intravenous catheter implantation surgery, and how to train animals for cocaine (or heroin, oxycodone) self-administration in rats. In addition, learning how to do other behavioral tests (such as open-field locomotion, CPP, hot-plate, rotarod locomotor performance), as well as neuroimaging experiments such as RNAscope ISH. Learning how to handle experimental animals (rats and mice), how to do intravenous catheter implantation surgery, and how to train animals for cocaine (or heroin, oxycodone) self-administration in rats. In addition, learning how to do other behavioral tests (such as open-field locomotion, CPP, hot-plate, rotarod locomotor performance), as well as neuroimaging experiments such as RNAscope ISH.
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Society of Women Engineers- Maryland Section
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Student Relations Chair
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Feb 2023 - Present
Helping the Maryland Section members find job and research opportunities. Duties include reaching out to employers, promoting Maryland Career Services and Career Fairs, along with keeping members up to date on open opportunities. Helping the Maryland Section members find job and research opportunities. Duties include reaching out to employers, promoting Maryland Career Services and Career Fairs, along with keeping members up to date on open opportunities.
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Cornerstone Grill & Loft
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bartender
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May 2022 - Present
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University of Maryland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Mentor
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Through the TerpsEXCEED program, I helped intellectually disabled students. Doing various activities such as supporting them in class, tutoring them, taking them to lunch and involvement in sports/clubs. Establishing relationships with these students, so they feel comfort while receiving a higher education. Through the TerpsEXCEED program, I helped intellectually disabled students. Doing various activities such as supporting them in class, tutoring them, taking them to lunch and involvement in sports/clubs. Establishing relationships with these students, so they feel comfort while receiving a higher education.
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The Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Dec 2022 - May 2023
Use in vitro modeling, nanotechnology, and immunoengineering approaches to study and develop treatments for diseases at mucosal surfaces. Focuses on studying the stromal compartment's, particularly the lymphatics', roles in disease pathology at mucosal surfaces and how the stromal compartment can be targeted for novel treatment strategies. Use in vitro modeling, nanotechnology, and immunoengineering approaches to study and develop treatments for diseases at mucosal surfaces. Focuses on studying the stromal compartment's, particularly the lymphatics', roles in disease pathology at mucosal surfaces and how the stromal compartment can be targeted for novel treatment strategies.
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Swingers - the crazy golf club
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Server
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Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
Served individual parties of 100-500 people per shift. Multi-tasking between taking drink orders and balancing multiple sections of large parties. Performed cashier functions by facilitating transactions via TOAST POS system and closing checks. Served individual parties of 100-500 people per shift. Multi-tasking between taking drink orders and balancing multiple sections of large parties. Performed cashier functions by facilitating transactions via TOAST POS system and closing checks.
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Prince William County Parks & Recreation
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recreation Supervisor
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2021
The guard’s responsibility is for every patron that enters the facility safety. I have worked at both indoor facilities and an outdoor waterpark, where responsibilities can vary. One of the main responsibilities is remain vigilant over the water they are watching and to make sure everyone is enforcing the rules. To succeed at this job, you must work well in teams and individually. Must complete 4 hours of training every month. Lifeguard 2 is a supervisor position over the Lifeguard 1’s. Also includes maintaining the pool chemicals. Show less
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Floor Team Member
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
Involved in different tasks such as working a cash register, handling money, constantly interacting with customers, stocking, folding, working dressing rooms. Using and learning various life skills day to day. Training up to 20+ workers. Key Accomplishments: ● Was one of the store’s top cashiers in earning rewards and credit. ● Could complete every position the store had to offer Involved in different tasks such as working a cash register, handling money, constantly interacting with customers, stocking, folding, working dressing rooms. Using and learning various life skills day to day. Training up to 20+ workers. Key Accomplishments: ● Was one of the store’s top cashiers in earning rewards and credit. ● Could complete every position the store had to offer
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MOUNT VERNON COUNTRY CLUB
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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May 2020 - Sep 2020
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Education
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University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - BS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering