Lauren Knight

3571 Mineral Springs Trail Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (734)604-2185 knigh1lk@cmich.edu

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OBJECTIVE:

To gain an entry-level osteopathic internship.

SUMMARY:

Exceptional leadership and communicationabilities.

Proficiency in molecular (in-vitro) research.
Experience in Human Resources.
Mentoring experience.

EDUCATION:

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Science in Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
May 2020
Major: Neuroscience
Received Academic Prestige scholarship to Central Michigan University
Courses taken or scheduled to be taken include:
General Chemistry

Behavioral Neuroscience
Foundations of Evolution and Diversity

Introduction to Psychological Statistics

Introduction to the Health Professions

Foundations of Cell Biology

Introduction to Psychology

Foundations of Genetics
Mount Pleasant High School, Mount Pleasant, MI
High School Diploma
Healthcare focused curriculum

September 2013 June 2016

GPA: 3.91/4.0

RESEARCH AND VOLUNTEERING:

Field Neuroscience Institutions Brain Research and Integrative Neuroscience
Lab at CMU
Mount Pleasant, MI
July 2015 Present
Undergraduate Research, Glioblastoma and Zika Virus

Observing neurosurgeries on rodent models (glioblastoma, spinal cord

injury, stroke).

Conducting in-vitro work with neural stem cells (F98s, mNSCs and
hNSCs)

Conducting histology (immunohistochemistry, fluorescence, etc.).

120 total hours of research have been completed at this location.
Hopewell Therapeutic Ranch, Weidman, MI
September 2016 Present
Student Volunteer, Fundraising, Event Management, Equine Care

Efficiently communicating event and fundraiser information.

Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the

animals.

Coordinated with other students to plan future events.

McLaren Central Michigan, Mount Pleasant, MI
June 2015 August
2016
Student Volunteer, Human Resources

Efficiently communicated internal information.

Maintained accurate employee files.

95 total hours of volunteering were completed at this location.
LEADERSHIP: Central Neuroscience Society, Mount Pleasant, MI
October 2016
Present
Experiences:

Attending various speaker presentations (panel of medical students,

etc.).

Planning, organizing and hosting events (Mid-Michigan Brain Bee).

Reviewing dissertations and research documents.

Lunch Buddies Mentoring, Mount Pleasant, MI
Present
Experiences:

Advising students about healthy eating.

October 2016

Inspiring students to do well in their educational careers.

Leadership Safari at Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

2016
Experiences:

Attended events hosted by multiple motivational speakers.

Received mentoring from a trained peer counselor.

August

Attended various activities designed to challenge students mentally.