1. Olivia Babb
(260) 517-3892 • obabb1@hotmail.com
6047 N. Oxford Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Objective
To obtain a laboratory position in the biology field to enhance my understanding of research laboratory procedures
and techniques.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN December 2015
Bachelor of Science degree
Neurobiology and Physiology
General Health Science: Pre Medicine
Laboratory Experience
Chubykin Laboratory, Dr. Alexander Chubykin August 2015-December 2015
Habituated black mice to trial conditions by head fixation
Performed training via visual stimulation and optogenetic training
Knowledge of perfusion techniques and brain slicing histology
Laboratory Classes
Performed venous catheterization, endotracheal tube insertion, and
separation and marking of the vagus nerve on anesthetized rats
Observed physiological changes by injecting chemicals, nerve
stimulation, or changing oxygen concentration
Purdue Applied Cognition Lab, Dr.Thomas Redick June 2015-August 2015
Administered and monitored subjects during testing conditions
Logged and interpreted verbal and non-verbal observation during
testing conditions
Utilized excel and SPSS to analyze and interpret data
Activities and Leadership
Purduettes of Purdue Musical Organization, West Lafayette, IN August 2011-May 2015
Represented Purdue University at numerous venues while interacting
with major supporters
Traveled internationally that enhanced my knowledge of European
culture
Lead new members in setting up and tearing down performance
equipment in preparation for shows
Gamma Phi Beta, International Women’s Organization, West Lafayette, IN December 2012-May 2015
Participated in Philanthropies that raised money for Campfire, Alex’s
Lemonade Stand, and Girls on the Run
Ritual song chair, elected to educate and organize fellow members in
continuing song rituals
Spring 2013-Spring 2015
Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Judge, West Lafayette, IN February 2015
Utilized my knowledge to judge the category of behavioral and
social sciences of student projects in 5th
-12th
grade
Work Experience
Brothers Bar and Grill, Bartender, West Lafayette, IN
Responsible for preparing the establishment for opening along
with closing and maintaining a clean environment
September 2014-Present
