Experience

Reykjavik University

• Iceland
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Undergraduate Intern

  • May 2018 - Present

  - Assisted with master's student's project on the neural correlates of postural control - Processing of EEG signals with EEGLAB toolkit in MATLAB, recorded with high-definition 256-channel EEG - Analysis of data collected from force plate to assess postural control in MATLAB - Statistical analysis of large data sets (16,000+) using MATLAB - Assisted with master's student's project on the neural correlates of postural control - Processing of EEG signals with EEGLAB toolkit in MATLAB, recorded with high-definition 256-channel EEG - Analysis of data collected from force plate to assess postural control in MATLAB - Statistical analysis of large data sets (16,000+) using MATLAB



Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research

• Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  • Synthesis of ceria-zirconia and mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeting reactive oxygen species and malignant tumors, respectively. • Breast cancer (4T1) and pancreatic cancer (Pan-1) cell culture. • Assisted in running dynamic microPET scans with mice following injection of radiolabeled nanoparticles. • Statistical analysis and calculation of % injection dose for dynamic PET scans using Inveon Research Workplace Software. • Synthesis of ceria-zirconia and mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeting reactive oxygen species and malignant tumors, respectively. • Breast cancer (4T1) and pancreatic cancer (Pan-1) cell culture. • Assisted in running dynamic microPET scans with mice following injection of radiolabeled nanoparticles. • Statistical analysis and calculation of % injection dose for dynamic PET scans using Inveon Research Workplace Software.



Adventure Learning Programs

• Facilitator

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  • Planned and led ground, low ropes and high ropes course workshops with students from various UW organizations and scholarship programs. Facilitation required keen attention to group dynamics and individual needs/differences, and intentionality in order to lead a workshop that meets the group's specified goals. Group goals included trust-building, improving communication, leadership, inclusivity, and adapting to challenges. • Formally trained on high ropes course as first belayer, requiring continuous risk management, and including set-up and take-down of ropes course elements. • Member of student committee that organizes staff training and specializes in risk management. Show less



Camp Manito-wish YMCA

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Tripping Leader and Co-leader

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Planned, led and facilitated 3-6 day canoeing and kayaking trips with groups of middle and high school-aged girls in northern Wisconsin watersheds. • Taught paddling techniques and camping skills to wide range of age groups. • Facilitated team-building activities and guided reflection during wilderness trips. • Certified in wilderness first-aid (WFA) and water safety. • Planned, led and facilitated 3-6 day canoeing and kayaking trips with groups of middle and high school-aged girls in northern Wisconsin watersheds. • Taught paddling techniques and camping skills to wide range of age groups. • Facilitated team-building activities and guided reflection during wilderness trips. • Certified in wilderness first-aid (WFA) and water safety.



Waisman Center

• Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  • Trained in the basic care, weaning and setting up breeding pairs for different mouse lines to be used in gene knock-in/out and neural stem cell tracking experiments. • Used Mosaic software to compile information about genotypes, cage and mating arrangements of research animals. • Trained in brain tissue sectioning and slide mounting in preparation for counting neurons/neural stem cells using immunofluorescence and neuronal tracing to assess development of central nervous system. • Performed DNA extraction and PCR experiments to genotype various mouse lines. Show less