1. Alexandra Palmer
35 Jonathan Lane 860-502-2682
South Windsor, CT 06074 apalmer1@stu.norwich.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an entry-level position that will utilize my skills, experience, and leadership to
strengthen the company’s operations
EDUCATION
Norwich University, Northfield, VT Expected May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA 3.38/4.0
Minor in Psychology
Concentration in Neuroscience
 Norwich University Dean’s Scholarship
 Dean’s List – Fall 2011- Present
Senior Research Paper: “Multiple Sclerosis and T-cell proliferation: The role of Kv1.3
voltage-gated potassium channel,” presented November 10th 2014. Presented at CoSM
December 2nd 2014.
EXPERIENCE
Academic Research
Research Assistant for Dr. Megan Doczi, Assistant Professor of Biology, NU, 2014-
Present.
Project: Specific Aim 1: Characterize the expression of Kv1.3 and Insulin Receptor
channels in avian hypothalamic neurons. To determine developmental changes in
hypothalamic Kv1.3 and Insulin Receptor gene expression on intact avian hypothalamic
tissue isolated from varying time points during embryonic development. To characterize
the localization of Kv1.3 and Insulin Receptor channels in hypothalamic nuclei.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Norwich University Women’s Volleyball Team- Captain ‘14. Serve as a liaison
between coaches and players. Member from Fall 2011 - Fall 2014.
Student Tutor – active – reinforce and support material learned in class – requires above
a B in class of tutoring. Fall 2012-Present.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Achievement Center at Norwich University, Northfield, VT
Fall 2012 - Present
Student Tutor
 Prepared, supervised, and supported students in courses of Biology outside of the
classroom
Foster Family Farm, South Windsor, CT
Summer 2009- Present (seasonal)
Greenhouse Sales Associate
 Supervised and Managed the Greenhouse and staff with special emphasis on
customer service and presentation of products, open and closed store.
 Trained new staff members
 Prepared and Presented floral arrangements
Applebee’s, Berlin, VT
Summer 2014- Present
Waitress
 Special emphasis on costumer service
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society – active member – requires GPA above 3.0.
Member from Fall 2011- Present.
Pre-Med Club. Member from Fall 2011 – Spring 2015.
REFERENCES
Megan A. Doczi, Ph.D. Karen L. Hinkle, Ph.D.
Norwich University Norwich University
Assistant Professor of Biology Associate Professor of Biology
mdoczi@norwich.edu khinkle@norwich.edu
P: 802.485.2815 P: 802.485.2341
Scott L. Page, Ph.D.
Norwich University
Associate Professor of Biology
Associate Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences
spage@norwich.edu