H ANNAH B ISBING

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EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University | The Schreyer Honors College University Park, PA
College of the Liberal Arts | The Paterno Fellows Honors Program Graduation: May 2018
 Bachelor of Arts | Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies Magna Cum Laude
 Bachelor of Science | Global & International Studies (Health & Environment focus) GPA: 3.9/4.0
 Minors in History and Psychology
Honors Thesis advised by Dr. Anna Peterson:
“Politicizing the Amazons: Discerning Ancient Greek Identity and Otherness in Fifth-Century BCE Literature and Art”
The Athens Centre Athens, Greece
Study Abroad Spring 2017
 Studied Minoan and Mycenaean history, the archaeology of Ancient Greece and Troy, and Modern Greek language
and culture, as well as traveled comprehensively throughout Greece for classwork
Honors & Awards:
 Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies student marshal (Spring 2018)
 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (Spring 2017)
 The President’s Freshman Award (Spring 2015)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Lab University Park, PA
Undergraduate Research Assistant August 2017 – Present
 Worked alongside Dr. Stephanie Shields, 4 graduate students, and 2 undergraduate students to perform and to
synthesize intersectional research, specifically regarding unconscious bias.
 Conducted 7 hours of in-lab research weekly, including data entry, statistical analysis, qualitative coding, audio
interview transcription, and human-participant study administration.
 Created a database of literature produced by the lab, as well as discovered and organized relevant research articles
for the WAGES project, an experiential learning activity that educates individuals about the cumulative effects of
unconscious bias, particularly in the workplace.
The Daily Collegian University Park, PA
Features & Culture Reporter August 2017 – December 2017
 Crafted 4 broad-ranging journalistic stories per month within this beat, including articles related to politics,
environmental justice, and student veteran experiences.
 Analyzed current regional, national, and global events through a “features and culture” lens to inform and to
engage target audiences, namely students and the local community.
Barash Media State College, PA
Executive Editor/Writer of Lunch with Mimi publication May 2016 – January 2017
 Collaborated in writing an interview-based book detailing Penn State’s and State College’s history that
incorporates personal anecdotes from influential community leaders and the author, a 50-year resident of the area.
 Edited 28 interviews, wrote 23 biographical sketches, composed the book introduction, conducted fact checking
and research, transcribed handwritten material, organized images, and chose final materials for the publication.

LEADERSHIP
Schreyer Honors College Mentor Spring 2017 - Present
 Contribute valuable academic and emotional support to a second-year honors student with comparable scholarly
foci and career goals by assisting in class selection, resume crafting, and work-life balance tips.
College Democrats of America | Penn State Chapter Fall 2014 – Spring 2017
 Served as Events Chair (2016-2017) and Outreach Committee member (2015-2016) whose duties included
coordinating voting drives, guest speakers, promotional tabling, and volunteer opportunities for campaigns.
 Volunteered at the State College headquarters for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, participating in
intensive voter registration, phone banking, and canvassing efforts.