LAUREN WALTZ

251 Simmons Hall, University Park PA 16802 | (484)-883-9168 | waltz.lauren@gmail.com

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, Chemical Option

The Schreyer Honors College, Penn State University
Minor: Neuroscience
Anticipated Graduation: May 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.86/4.00

RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
 Cell and Molecular Engineering  Organic Chemistry I, II, lab  Human Physiology
 Statics & Strengths of Materials

AWARDS:
Dean’s List, The Pennsylvania State University December 2008 – January 2010
Academic Excellence Scholarship, The Schreyer Honors College August 2008 – January 2010
Paul Morrow Endowed Scholarship, College of Engineering August 2008 – January 2010

EXPERIENCE The Movement Neuroscience Laboratory, University Park, PA

Undergraduate Researcher December 2009 – January 2010
 Conducted psychophysical experiments and simulations using innovative technology.
 Analyzed data to determine the neural foundations and biomechanics of handedness.

Molecular Biology Laboratory, University Park, PA

Undergraduate Researcher January 2009 – December 2009
 Worked with a team to study the effect of breast cancer cells on tumor growth and metastases.
 Personally focused on osteoblast cells and the effect of breast cancer conditioned media on
oxidative stress markers by analyzing gene expression.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, State College, PA

SAT Premier Tutor and Kaplan Student Advisor May 2009 – January 2010
 Improved public speaking and presentation ability through teaching experience.
 Remained flexible and personalized instruction methods to best accommodate the needs of the
student.

Wawa Food Markets, West Chester, PA

Store Associate October 2006 – December 2009
 Functioned as a team member in the customer service industry

SKILLS
 Microsoft Office Programs  MATLAB  IGOR Pro  SolidWorks  Cell Culture  RT-PCR  Staining techniques  ELISA
 Statistical analysis  H-NMR and IR Spectroscopy  Column Chromatography  Gel electrophoresis

ACTIVITIES
 World Outside My Shoes Organization Co-Founder and Secretary  Schreyer Honors College Student Council
 Student Red Cross Club  Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)  Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
 Women in Engineering Program (WEP)

REFERENCES
Available upon request