This document is a resume for Brooklyn Sloss that summarizes her education and experience. She received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Indiana University in 2016, where she conducted research in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Her research focused on analyzing social behaviors in mice using video analysis software. She has experience cloning DNA, transforming E. coli, and testing protein interactions. Sloss also has teaching experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant and volunteering as a tutor.

1. Brooklyn Sloss
3615 Deodar St • East Chicago, Indiana 46312 • (317) 654-6455 • bklynsloss17@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, (May, 2016)
Bachelorof Science,GPA: 3.01/4.0
Major: Neuroscience; Minor: Psychology,Mental Illness in Society
RESEARCH AND LAB SKILLS
Molecular Biology: Cloning DNA constructs and chimeric constructs for fusion proteins; Expression of proteins in E.coli
Biochemistry: Protein purification, Far-Western blotting, DNA/RNA protein binding assays, Gel Electrophoresis assays
Cell Biology: Fixing and Immunofluorescence staining
Video analysis: Expert in using OD log for recorded animal behavior scoring; Expert in analyzing recorded adolescent behavior
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
IU Biology/Neuroscience Dept. (Research Advisor: Dr. L. Hurley), Undergraduate Research Assistant, January 2015-May 2016
 Define behaviors using diagrams and characteristics in order to analyze social housing in mice
 Analyze behaviors using OD log software in order to create numerical data for further observation 
 Gain understanding of Voltammetry tools and techniques for mouse subjects
 Present papers and lead lab meeting
IU Informatics and Computing. (Research Advisor: Dr. S. Šabonović), Undergraduate Research Assistant, June 1, 2015-2016
 Analyzed relevant peer reviewed articles to stay informed on changing scientific literature 
 Analyzed and transcribed video and audio data for first year of curriculum
 Designed new lesson plans for students in middle schooland high school
 Designed workshop material and resources for program instructors and for teachers
 Facilitated students during problem based learning activities
Indiana University (IU) Biology Dept. (Research Advisor: Dr. R. Hangarter), Undergraduate Research Assistant, September2013-
December 2014
 Cloned protein DNA using PCR techniques to build a stock in order to plant colonies on yeast media 
 Transformed DNA using E. coli strain in order to make colonies for further experimentation 
 Used Co-Ip, Far Western Blot and GST Pull-Down techniques to test interaction of proteins 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
IU Sociology Department, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, January 2016 – May 2016
 Communicated with students on class material and group projects (50students,5 Assistants)
 Prepared and held office hours weekly
COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
You Bring Change to Mind Event Team Leader, 2016
 Coordinated and planned two-day event series and scheduled guest speakers for group
Bethel AME Free Homework Help Program Volunteer Tutor, 2013-2016
 Tutored and mentored students grades K-12 in various subjects on a weekly basis
CERTIFICATES
CPR 2016
Emergency Medical Technician 2016