1. Alyssa Castle
524 Villa Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 883-0849
castle@umich.edu
Education
Spring Arbor University 2012-2014
Relevant courses completed:
-Intro Biology: EEB -Genetics
-Intro Biology: MCDB -General Chemistry
-Plant Biology -Organic Chemistry I & II
Washtenaw Community College Winter 2014
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 2015-Present
Major: Biology
Relevant courses completed: Current Courses:
-Evolution -Biochemistry
-MCDB 300 Undergraduate research -Physics I
-Intro Micro
-MCDB 400 Advanced Research
-Plant Physiology
Honors and Achievements
Spring Arbor University
-Academic Honors List 2012
-Dean’s List 2012
Washtenaw Community College
-Dean’s List 2014
The University of Michigan
-J.T. Slater Award 2016
-K.L. Jones Award 2016
-Maxwell E. Britton Herbarium Award 2016
-Biomedical and Life Sciences Summer Fellowship 2016
Student Organizations
Science Advancement Society 2012-2014
Treasurer
-Keeps finances of the society, and help organize events as outreach to the community. Our goal
is to advance knowledge of science to our community through the sponsorship of events and
opportunities.
Research Experience
Independent Research Project 2012-2013
In collaboration with Dr. Aaron Wyman (Asst. Professor of Biology, Spring Arbor University), I began
an independent research project investigating the biochemical, molecular, and cellular roles of AtHINT2
and AtFHIT.
University of Michigan School of Pharmacy REU 2014
Worked in Dr. Laura Olsen’s laboratory, completing independent research project focused on potential
peroxisomal proteins AtHINT2 and AtFHIT. A final poster, manuscript, and presentation were
completed for this project.
University of Michigan MacAlister Laboratory 2015-Present
Began research project involving cell wall associated glycoproteins, specifically Leucine rich extensin
proteins (LRX).

2. Work Experience
Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church September 2012-January 2013
Nursery Assistant
- Babysitting children of young mothers between the ages of 0-2 years during Mom’s Club
meetings.
Phonathon September 2012-2013
Caller
- Calling alumni, friends of the university, and current parents in order to raise money for Spring
Arbor University’s Arbor fund, which funds scholarships for most students on campus.
Admissions Office-Spring Arbor University February 2013-May 2013
Caller
-Responsible for calling potential students of Spring Arbor University, working alongside
admissions representatives to inform students about upcoming campus visit opportunities, and calling
incoming Freshman to ensure comprehension of their financial aid packages.
Teaching Assistant-Spring Arbor University
Teaching Assistant
-Responsible to aid in all laboratory projects and grading assignments for two different lab
sections.
Target
Electronics Team Member
-Responsible for relating with customers, answering any questions about electronic devices, and
organizing multiple sections of the store.
Relevant Skills and Certifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Illustrator.
• Autoclave safety trained
• Blood borne pathogen certification
• Various laboratory skills including PCR, cloning with multiple vectors, primer designing, SDS-
page gels, electrophoresis, tDNA extraction and genotyping, and florescence microscopy.