Hi! My name is Amber.
I am a bioengineering major at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I chose this major because I eventually want to become a scientific researcher in the field of genetic engineering and/or immunology and the skillset of an engineering background is very appealing to future employers. My passion lies in the science field and bioengineering is the right major for me to pursue it.
I want to become a researcher in the field of genetic engineering and/or immunology because I have a big dream of making a change in those fields. As someone who was diagnosed with a relating condition, I firsthand understand the difficulties and struggles of those who deal with similar. Some have it much much worse than I do, and I want to change that. I dream to help at least one person suffering from an autoimmune disease through some sort of treatment or cure.
Skills:
- Basic SolidWorks Skills
- Cell Biology
- DNA Extraction
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Laboratory Experimentation
- Micro pipetting
- Leadership
- Data Management
- Problem Solving
* Project Management
- Resourceful & Outgoing
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Projects / Accomplishments
- I am currently beginning a research project studying the effects of specific interleukins on zebrafish with melanomas, which has received the LSAMP grant from the National Science Foundation.
- I have received the Jacob's Scholarship from the Southcoast Community Foundation, which is a STEM scholarship offered to one person out of my entire high school.
Groups/memberships
- I am a member of the Honors College and the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Hobbies:
- Hiking
- Drawing (see drawing below)
- Gaming
- Gardening
- Baking
