JESSICA C.

MECKLOSKY
17 Symphony St., Boston MA 02115 ! Mecklosky.J@husky.neu.edu ! (516) 784-0790

EDUCATION
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Neuroscience 2012-2016
Minor in French Language
GPA: 3.4
Relevant courses: Organic Chemistry I-II + Lab, Genetics and Molecular Biology + Lab, Clinical Neuroscience, Seminar in
Clinical Psychology, Biological Psychology, Behavioral Endocrinology, Neuropsychology of Fear, Statistics in Psychology,
Advanced Writing in the Health Professions
Activities: E-board Freshman Mentor Coordinator for NEURONS club, Intramural Soccer, Photography, Traveling
Universit Catholique de Lyon Lyon, France
Study Abroad Summer 2013
L'Universit Paris-Sorbonne Paris, France
Study Abroad Summer 2012
LABORATORY SKILLS
Rat handling
Perfusions
Brain extractions
Solution making
Estrous cell swabbing and analysis
fNIRS data collection
Physiology data collection (EKG, IMP,
GSR)
Invertebrate and vertebrate dissections
Crystallization
Thin layer chromatography
Pipetting
Titrations
Polymerase chain reaction
Gel electrophoresis

EXPERIENCE
Northeastern University Laboratory of Neuroanatomy and Behavior Boston, MA
Summer Research Assistant May 2014- June 2014
Researched sex differences in fear evoked stress, specifically with regards to adolescent alcohol exposure in rats
Analyzed and ran animal behavior, assisted in perfusions and injections, and preformed estrus cell swabbing and analysis
Interdisciplinary Affective Science Lab Boston, MA
Research Assistant May 2013- June 2014
Directed studies of affective emotion in the PFC using fNIRS imaging and physiology equipment
Assisted in participant recruitment and scheduling, trained research assistants, researched newest fNIRS advancements, directed
weekly group journal discussions, and analyzed affected emotion data using excel and SPSS
Russell J. Call Childrens Center Boston, MA
Student Teacher January 2013-May 2013
Aided students between 2.5 and 5 years old with school work, projects, and free play
Assisted teachers with various projects directed towards preparation for kindergarten
Bernards Market and Caf Glen Head, NY
Caf and Restaurant Hostess Summer 2011- 2012
Assured a consistent high quality experience for customers.
Received and carried out food and beverage orders.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Behavioral Neuroscience Mentor Spring 2014- Current
Mentor freshmen Behavioral Neuroscience majors through their first semesters at Northeastern
High School Peer Leader Spring 2010-Summer 2011
Mentored new freshmen through their transition from middle school to high school through educational and organizational aid

SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and familiar with MATLAB, SPSS, and Photoshop
Language Skills: Conversational French, advanced written comprehension.