Daniel Thompson

Current graduate student studying Cellular and Molecular biology with an undergraduate degree in forensic Biology and minor in Chemistry. Proficient in hands-on lab techniques, including DNA extraction/purification and gel electrophoresis. Skilled in recording, reporting, and analyzing test data. Passionate about Forensic Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Chemistry. Committed to expanding knowledge in various laboratory science fields.

Center for Forensic Science Research and Education Willow Groove, Pennsylvania
Forensic Biology Mentor May 2023-August 2023
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Managed DNA samples through extraction, quantification, amplification, and Capillary electrophoresis.
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Assisted students in applying forensic biology principles to solve cases.
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Contributed to lab maintenance and safety procedures.
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Designed and delivered lectures, experiments, and activities for student education.
University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut
General Chemistry II Lecture January 2024-Present
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Responsible for creating lectures and conveying the material to college freshmen.
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Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
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Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Instrumental Lab Instructor January 2024-Present
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Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
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Gave instructions on wet chemistry methods and instrumentation analysis to junior and senior undergraduate students.
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Supervised, and graded Labs Instrumental Analysis Operated and troubleshot

University of New Haven, College and Arts and Science West Haven, Connecticut
Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduation Expected: Dec 2024
GPA: 4.0
Relevant Courses: Protein Biochemistry, and Enzymology, Molecular Genetics/Genomics, Biostatistics, Nucleic Acid Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology of Nucleic Acids (w/ lab)
University of New Haven, Henry C. Lee College of C.J and Forensic Science West Haven, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Conc. in Biology and Minor in Chemistry August 2020-Dec 2023 GPA: 3.98, Dean’s List: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
Relevant Courses: Forensic Biology (w/ lab), Forensic Chemistry (w/ lab), Biochemistry (w/ lab), Molecular Biology (w/ lab), Organic Chemistry (w/ lab), Genetics, Statistics, Instrumental Methods (w/ lab), Mechanics Heat and Waves (w/ lab), Electromagnetism and Optics (w/ lab), Quantitative Analysis of Chemistry (w/ lab)