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    Gwyneth Wong is a first-year undergraduate student at Purdue University studying microbiology with an expected graduation date of May 2025. She is interested in molecular biology and using social media to promote sustainability and climate action. Her experience includes research assisting on subculture strains of P. parvum and genome size estimations at Purdue University, founding an environmental justice initiative called The EradicateHABs Initiative, and internships with NASA and biotech company Natera involving Mars mission design, DNA analysis, and experimentation. She has received awards for her science fair project on photodegradation of polymers and a video entry on PCR in forensics.

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    Gwyneth Wong is a first-year undergraduate student at Purdue University studying microbiology with an expected graduation date of May 2025. She is interested in molecular biology and using social media to promote sustainability and climate action. Her experience includes research assisting on subculture strains of P. parvum and genome size estimations at Purdue University, founding an environmental justice initiative called The EradicateHABs Initiative, and internships with NASA and biotech company Natera involving Mars mission design, DNA analysis, and experimentation. She has received awards for her science fair project on photodegradation of polymers and a video entry on PCR in forensics.

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    Gwyneth Wong

    wong373@purdue.edu | (669) 666-4357

    OBJECTIVE
    First-year undergraduate student at Purdue University interested in molecular biology and passionate about leveraging social media,
    advocacy, and outreach to promote intersectional sustainability and climate action.

    EDUCATION
    Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
    B.S. Microbiology Expected: May 2025
    Activities: Women in Ag LC
    De Anza College Cupertino, CA
    Dual Enrollment June 2020

    EXPERIENCE
    Wisecaver Lab, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
    Research Assistant Sep 2021 - Present
    ● Subculture strains of P. parvum
    ● Monitor culture growth by tracking cell counts with a hemocytometer and checking for bacterial contamination
    ● Perform genome size estimations on prymnesium isolates from Texas via flow cytometry
    The EradicateHABs Initiative Cupertino, CA
    Founder & Executive Director March 2019 - Present
    ● Founded environmental justice initiative to promote public knowledge and awareness about anthropogenic causes and ecological
    impacts of harmful algal blooms (HABs)
    ● Coordinated partnership with a student-run environmental organization in Memphis to shed light on Byhalia Pipeline
    ● Managed student volunteers from 3 countries and provided resources to inform their communities about HABs
    ● Organized petition to NJ Department of Environmental Protection to address alleviated environmental health guidelines and
    garnered 60+ supporters from 9 countries to date
    ● Design social media posts to communicate links between HABs, racial injustice, poverty, and the climate crisis
    NASA Texas Space Grant (Virtual due to COVID-19)
    Mars 2020 Mission Design Intern May 2020 - July 2020
    ● Top 9% of high school sophomores and juniors selected nationwide
    ● Designed and communicated land sampling strategies and a rover route traverse on Jezero Crater to NASA mentors
    ● Researched microbial viability on Mars, types of biosignatures, and geology in Syrtis Major Quadrangle
    ● Presented astrobiology segment of Mars 2020 SEES presentation at virtual science symposium
    Natera San Carlos, CA
    Research Intern June 2019 - Aug 2019
    ● Assisted in quantifying DNA using Bioanalyzer electrophoresis chips and fluorometers
    ● Calculated volumes of reagents and buffers
    ● Developed an experiment under a mentor to investigate potential flaws with current MNase treatment protocol
    ● Performed serial dilutions, enzymatic treatment, cell pelleting, DNA purification, and DNA quantification assays

    PROJECTS
    Santa Clara County Synopsys Science & Technology Championship San Jose, CA
    The Role of Photodegradation of Hydrophilic Water Retaining Polymers Applied to Pea Plant Growth Oct 2018 - March 2019

    SKILLS
    ● Software: Weebly, Canva, Microsoft Excel
    ● Basic biotech procedures & practices: sample handling and preparation, micropipetting, vortexing, centrifuging

    AWARDS
    2019 Breakthrough Junior Challenge Top 20% Scorer Sep 24, 2019
    ● “PCR in Forensics!” video entry in category of life sciences scored in top 20% of submissions globally
    Seal of Biliteracy Recipient June 3, 2021
    ● Awarded by Santa Clara County for achieving proficiency in both English and Spanish

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