Samantha E.

Mammen
sem5425@psu.edu (484) 678-8765 Current Address: 320 E. Beaver Ave Apt. 410 State College, PA 16802 Permanent Address: 1311 Sherwood Drive West Chester, PA 19380

EDUCATION May 2013 The Pennsylvania State University (7 Semester Standing) B.S. Biology, General Biology Option Deans List: Spring 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 GPA: 3.48
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University Park, PA

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Emanuel Genetics Laboratory Philadelphia, PA CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) Intern Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 Sequence and analyze the genomes of patients with Chromosome 22Q deletion syndrome to determine the high rate of
schizophrenia in this population Present findings of research at CRISSP 2012 poster day on August 9, 2012 Poster: Validation of Single Nucleotide Variants Potentially Associated with Schizophrenia Susceptibility in 22q11.2 Deletion Patients

The Pennsylvania State University, Ordway Neurobiology Laboratory University Park, PA Undergraduate Research Assistant Jan 2010 to May 2011 Work independently doing transmission electron microscopy studying genetic defects in the synapses of Drosophila melanogaster Analyze images and data acquired from research accurately and proficiently. Must have good laboratory technique and be knowledgeable in all laboratory procedures. Publications:
o Fumiko Kawasaki, Janani Iyer, Lisa L. Posey, Chichun E. Sun, Samantha E. Mammen, Huaru Yan, and Richard W. Ordway PNAS Plus: The DISABLED protein functions in CLATHRIN-mediated synaptic vesicle endocytosis and exoendocytic coupling at the active zone PNAS 2011 108: E222-E229.

WORK EXPERIENCE Penn State Biology Department Teaching Assistant Aug 2012 to Present Teach laboratory for 25 students in Penn State core Biology classes Assist students in office hours with understanding Biology concepts and writing lab reports Grade projects, reports and quizzes Nittany Notes Note Taker Sep 2010 to Present Take complete notes for various Penn State courses. Must be thorough, detail oriented and very organized. Have a good understanding of Microsoft Word formatting techniques. Science Explorers After School Program, Chesterbrook Academy Science Teaching Assistant Aug 2009 to Jan 2010, August 2011
Instruct elementary school children about various science topics. Assist the kids with science related games and activities. Manage a classroom of 15-20 children

University Park, PA

State College, PA

West Chester, PA

SKILLS Knowledge of general biological and chemical laboratory procedures. Ability to organize and multitask Advanced operation of a Transmission Electron Microscope and Ultramicrotome. Ability to perform PCR and gel electrophoresis Large amount of experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Operation of Canvas, Geneious and 4Peaks analysis software. Knowledge of data and statistical analysis. Comfortable giving oral presentations and public speaking. Ability to take accurate, concise notes on any speaker or presentation. Developing lesson plans and classroom time management Instructing students and explaining difficult concepts Ability to manage a classroom of students

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Membership Chair, Mortar Board National Honor Society Archousai Chapter 2012-2013 Pennsylvania Certified EMT-B, June 2012 Member, Vol: The Penn State Ballet Club 2012-2013 Member, Vol THON 2012-2013 Treasurer, Penn State Synchronized Swimming 2011-2012 Captain, Downingtown West High School Color Guard 2009-10 Team Captain, Relay for Life 2006-10 Downingtown Middle School Student Director 2008-09 Piano, 2003-Present