Alexandra Plavsa

11649 Belmont Place Cedar Lake, IN 46303

aplavsa@purdue.edu
219-613-1550

Education
Purdue University- West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Biology- Health and Disease August 2013-May 2017
Minor in Sociology
GPA 3.66/4.0

Research Experience
Purdue University-West Lafayette, IN
Henry Chang, Ph.D. January 2016- present
Evaluates the calcium wave in Drosophila melanogaster eyes and testes, specifically focusing on the waves
timing, frequency, and biological function
Utilizes skills in dissection, fluorescent microscopy, and kymograph construction

Work Experience
Purdue University- West Lafayette, IN

Biology Resource Center Tutor August 2016- present

Work with freshmen and sophomore undergraduate students from diverse academic and cultural backgroud
Explain complex concepts in various biology courses in a comprehensible manner

Teaching Assistant for Freshman Biology Course August 2015- present

Utilize knowledge in various biological topics and lab techniques to educate students and answer question
Maintain professional environment with students and other teaching assistants

Leadership Experience
Purdue University-West Lafayette, IN

Womens Volleyball Club Vice President

May 2016- present
Cooperate on a regular basis with other executive board members and club members
Arrange and implement traveling arrangements for upcoming tournaments
Construct practice plans and lead club members in weekly practices
American Medical Student Association Mentor Coordinator January 2016- present

Coordinate mentorship program to provide members with academic role-models

Establish and maintain communication with current Indiana University medical students to arrange events
Communicate with fellow board members and other organization members at regular meetings and events

Science Ambassador- Purdue University College of Science April 2015-present

Represent the College of Science by publically speaking in informational panels to educate prospective stu-
dents and parents
Interact regularly with other ambassadors and college admissions employees during office hours and admis-
sion events

Other Experiences

Volunteering:
Indiana University Arnett Hospital- West Lafayette, IN June 2016-December 2016
Emergency Room Volunteer

Observed dynamic relationships among the various employees and patients

Communicated frequently with emergency room nurses to assist with basic needs of patients

Shadowing: 8 Hours
Dr. Daniel Smith- Infectious Disease Specialist
Witnessed a variety of infectious disease cases, ranging from pressure ulcers to HIV
Learned several key pillars of effective care of patients

8 Hours
Dr. Mary Nicholson- Diagnostic Radiologist
Observed several techniques such as ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies and mammogram
interpretation
Experienced patient-doctor interactions in a sensitive environment

Dr. Balagopal Keralavarma- Medical Oncologist and Hematologist 7 Hours

Became exposed to different medical environments by participating in both hospital rounds and clinical
visits
Viewed oncological and hematological conditions with a wide range of progression and severity

Dr. Niel Seif- Radiation Oncologist 7 Hours

Witnessed a diverse amount of oncological cases from both inpatient and outpatient settings with differing
ranges of disease progression
Became knowledgeable of fundamental information cancer and general patient care