1. Laura C Rodman laurar8@vt.edu (804) 955-5968
Permanent: 7100 Pineberry Ct, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
OBJECTIVE Secure a full-time biology or microbiology position.
EDUCATION B.S., Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, May 2016
Chemistry minor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA
Relevant courses completed: Biochemistry (lecture and lab), Microbiology (lecture and lab),
Cell and Molecular Biology (lecture and lab), Immunology, Microbial Genetics, Virology
SKILLS Temporary research technician: Janelia Research Campus
July 18th, 2016-September 16th, 2016
Traced neurons of the fruit fly brain (Drosophila melanogaster) using electron
microscopy images
Laboratory experience: Phage Hunters
Isolated novel bacteriophage (information can be found on the PhagesDB database,
under the name Opidoe)
DNA isolation
Restriction digest experiments
Aseptic techniques
Bioinformatics (Linux OS and DNA Master experience)
Laboratory experience: Cell and Molecular Biology
Micro pipetting
PCR
Protein gel electrophoresis
Purifying DNA
Transformation experiments (specifically of E. coli)
Other laboratory techniques performed
Chromatography
Western Blot
Gram staining
Bacterial identification
Micro centrifuges
Spectrophotometers
Microscopy
Teacher’s assistant for entry-level Microbiology class
Held office hours and review sessions
Assisted with grading of exams
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant, Pooh Corner Childcare, Ashland, VA, seasonal between May 2012 and
March 2016
ACTIVITIES Virginia Tech Equestrian Club, big/little chair (2013-2014 academic year), service chair
(January 2015-May 2016)
Actively Moving Forward (AMF), Virginia Tech, December 2015-May 2016