Thu Nguyen

Research Assistant in AG Jonas Lab - Conducted experiments and analyzed data to support an ongoing research project on Adaptive Laboratory Evolution in biochemistry/molecular genetics. - Collaborated with team members to design and implement research protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices. - Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards.

A member of Sound, Light, and Stages (SLS) team which supports student events in the university and provides tech.

- The internship was about Cell and Micro-vesicle-based Regeneration of Albumin. - The methods spectrum was learned and applied during the internship including extracellular vesicle isolation (from cells and animal tissue), cell culture, protein concentration assays, dot-blots, immunofluorescence, histology, etc. - Supervisors: Dr. Haltham Salti and Dr. Sandra Doss

Teaching Assistant of Mathematical Concepts for the Sciences - Conducting after-school tutoring sessions and workshops to help struggling students catch up in their classes. = Monitoring student behavior and providing constructive feedback and encouragement to help students reach their potential. - Providing one-on-one assistance to students with special needs, resulting in improved academic performance.

- Lab skills: Quantitative Cell Biology (Laser scanning microscopy), Ni-NTA/Thin-layer chromatography, Fluorescence spectrometry, Protein analysis (SDS-PAGE, Western blotting), Molecular Biology techniques (PCR, Gel electrophoresis), Microbiology techniques (Gram staining, Sterilization, Streaking, Plating, Biochemical Tests). - Thesis: "Exploring Molecular Changes in Yeast After Adaptation to Challenging Nutrient Conditions" - supervised by Prof. Dr. Felix Jonas

- GPA: 1.75/1.0. - 50% Merit Based Scholarship - Best student in Advanced Math Course with a GPA of 1.33/1.0 and in Chemistry Course with a GPA of 1.67/1.0. - Volunteer tutor of Advanced Math and Pure Math courses.