Chance Walker is a recent honors graduate from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. He has experience in undergraduate research and holds several honors including being a member of Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society. He is seeking career opportunities in the Kansas City area utilizing his knowledge and skills from his degree.
1. Chance A. Walker
613 North Sunset Drive, Independence, MO 64050
Phone: (816)982-2227 E-Mail: c.a.walker@live.com
Education
Blue Springs High School, Blue Springs, MO—GPA: 3.91 2008-2012
Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO—GPA: 3.67 2012-2016
Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences--Minor: Chemistry (magna cum laude)
Personal Statement
As a recent honors graduate from Missouri University of Science and Technology. I look to take the
knowledge and skills gained in my pursuit of a B.S. in Biological Sciences into career opportunities in
the Kansas City area.
Positions and Honors
Assistant Manager - General Nutrition Company, Kansas City, MO 2013
Server - Joe’s Crab Shack, Independence, MO 2014
Construction Laborer - Mid America Sports Construction, Lees Summit, MO 2015
Student Production Assistant - Video Communication Center, Rolla, MO 2015-2016
Membership and Experience
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Member 2012-Present
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Scholarship Committee 2012-2015
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Sentinel 2012-2014
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Chaplain 2014
Helix, Member 2012-2016
Scrubs-HOSA, Member 2012-Present
Scrubs-HOSA, Treasurer 2015-2016
Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society, Member 2016-Present
Missouri University of Science & Technology, Student Health Mentor 2014
Missouri University of Science & Technology, Undergraduate Research Assistant 2014-2016
Honors and Awards
Isle Helibrunn Biological Sciences Scholarship 2012
Deans Scholarship 2012
Albert L. Johns Scholarship 2012-2014
Excellence Scholarship 2012-2016
Curators Scholarship 2012-2016
Gale-Hufham Scholarship 2012-2014
HOSA Nutrition State Competition, First Place 2014
Ron and Shirley Woodard Scholarship 2015-2016
Peer-reviewed Publications
1. K. Amunugama, L. Jiao, G. Olbricht, C. Walker, Y.-W. Huang, P. Nam, and C. Hou*. 2016.
Cellular oxidative damage is more sensitive to biosynthetic rate than to metabolic rate: A test of
the theoretical model on hornworms. Experimental Gerontology, 82:73-80.
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Research Skills
Conducting group efforts toward research and fundraising goals
Creating novel solutions and equipment
Developing and refining research procedures
Dissection
Live specimen care
Microsoft Office Suite
Respirometry
Relevant Coursework
Biochemistry
Biology of Aging
Metabolism
Neurobiology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Toxicology
References
Available Upon Request