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Matthew Bailey
myb2020@psu.edu
Local Address Permanent Address
234 Beaver Hall 21 Oak Drive
University Park, PA 16802 Newtown, PA 18940
(814) 555-9999 (215) 555-0000

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Objective : To obtain an externship that focuses on medicine to gain experience with patient contact.

Education: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

B.S. in Biology with the Genetics and Development Option, May 2011
Minor: Mathematics
Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.00

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Council Rock High School North, Newtown, PA
Graduated June 2007
Cumulative GPA: 3.80/4.00

Work Experience:
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JCC Summer Camp, Lawrenceville, NJ Summer 2008
Senior Counselor
• Maintained a fun yet safe environment for over fifteen kids weekly
• Improved the behavior of the group of children that I counseled
• Created and planned unique activities

E Instruments Group, Langhorne, PA Summers 2004 – 2007

Accounts Payable/Receivable, Technical Writing, Marketing Support, Shipping/Receiving
• Created a Combustion Booklet which was published on the company website and aided
sales reps and customers in understanding the process
• Invoiced and received payments for product lists that I previously created
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Designed product advertisements and news releases for magazines and publishers
• Made sales calls and processed customer orders

Leadership Activities:
Captain of the Council Rock Varsity Soccer Team – PA AAA State Champions 2006

References: Available Upon Request

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 Shane Pillman
szp0000@psu.edu

School Address: Permanent Address:

600 W. College Avenue 638 North Street
University Park, PA 16802 Reading, PA 19605
(610) 555-3535 (610) 555-2323

Objective
Seeking a summer externship to increase both my knowledge of biology and gain experience toward my future
career.

Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
B.S. in Biology, Vertebrate Physiology, May 2011
Minor in Mathematics
GPA: 3.55

Work Experience
Muhlenberg School District, Laureldale, Pennsylvania January 2008 - present
•Worked in the elementary school with special needs children.

Volunteer Experience
Habitat for Humanity March 2005 - June 2006
•Assisted in the building of homes.
•Supervised and evaluated and the accomplishments of others.

Activities/ Honors
Campus Weather Service, Penn State University September - December 2006
•Worked a weekly shift at the campus weather station.
•Gathered daily weather data and recorded weather reports for broadcast
on local radio stations.

Eberly College of Science Lion Pride, Penn State University February 2008 - present
•Provided guided tours of University Park campus to prospective science students.

National Honor Society 2005 - 2006

Dean’s List Fall 2007 and 2008
Dick Gochnauer Memorial Scholarship 2007
Active in baseball and golf

References
Academic and personal references available upon request.

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 Michelle C. Bennett
Cell #: (908) 555-9999
mcb4444@psu.edu

SCHOOL ADDRESS: HOME ADDRESS:

333 South Pugh Street 333 South Street
State College, PA 16801 Edison, NJ 08820

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a co-op position for summer/fall of 2009 in biomedical research.

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.S. in Biology, Life Science option, May 2011

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada

Education Abroad Program, winter semester 2005
Studied abroad through Penn State, completing science and general education courses while learning about
Canadian culture and higher education.

EXPERIENCE:
Penn State University, University Park, PA 2007 - Present
Research Assistant in the Biochemistry Department
• Conduct research with rice plants using dissecting scopes, a live camera card and other imaging
camera equipment.
• Make numerous chemical solutions to analyze plants and keep them alive.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Edison NJ 2007 - Present

• Volunteer with the EMT service during summers and holiday breaks.
• Help those in need of medical attention and ensure the safety of those in danger.
• Certified in skills such as CPR.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway NJ 2006 - Present

Emergency Room Volunteer
• Provide service hours during summers and holiday breaks.
• Ensure all emergency medical equipment is accessible to emergency room staff for each patient.
• Interact with patients and their families to ensure proper care is being received.
• Obtain comfort items for each patient awaiting medical attention in the Emergency Room.

Rovers Soccer Academy, Edison, NJ Summer of 2007
Soccer Coach
• Stressed to players the importance of total integration of technical, tactical and physical development.
• Ran various soccer drills which developed camper techniques, to enable them to play any position
on the field including defense, midfield and forward.
• Provided guidance and served as a role model throughout the weeks of training.

HONORS:
First Place, New Jersey Governor’s Project - 2005
Kids Who Make Magic Award – 2005
Michelle’s Ark Recognition - 2004
New York Times Parade Magazine, Fresh Voices - 2004
Member of National Honors Society - 2005 to Present
MVP (Most Valuable Player) of High School Girls Soccer Team – 2002

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Jack Johnson
jxj@psu.edu

Present Address: Permanent Address:

888 Tener Hall 123 South Street
University Park, PA 16802 North Wales, PA 18765
(267) 555-1111 (215) 555-6666

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a co-op research position in science that will prepare me for graduate school.

EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

B.S. in Biology, Expected May 2011
GPA: 3.12

Relevant Courses:
Biology I and II + Lab Genetics
Biology applied Calculus Human Development & Family Studies-
Chemistry I and II + Lab Research Methods

TECHNICAL Electrocardiogram Training Recrystallization

SKILLS: Laboratory Distillation Titration
Microsoft Excel Statistical Analysis of Data
Net Station/ E-prime software application Oklahoma data back-up

WORK Board Certified Otolaryngology, Phoenixville, PA Summer 2008

EXPERIENCE: Eberly College of Science Externship
- Observed ongoing surgeries at various hospitals

Merck & Company Inc., Pharmaceutical R&D, Lansdale, PA Summer 2008
Eberly College of Science Externship
- Observed safety assessments of legal drug candidates

Vision, Memory, and Computational Neuroscience Laboratory Spring 2008

Research Assistant - Pennsylvania State University
- Managed subject files and system logs
- Coordinated experimental set-up and clean up procedures
- Supervised the experiment throughout sessions

Victoria’s Secret, Montgomery, PA Summer 2007

Sales Consultant, Brand Representative
- Handled stocking and assisted in managing flow of stock
- Maintained company standards by meeting sales quotas

ACTIVITIES: National Scholars Honors Society, USA, active member Spring 2008
Pre-Medical Society member, Penn State University, PA, active member Fall 2007
Atlas THON, Pennsylvania State University, PA, active member Fall 2007
- Volunteered time to go canning with the team, York, PA
- Raised over $5000 for THON
Central Montgomery Medical Center, Lansdale, PA, volunteer Spring 2007
- Responsible for stocking ER rooms
- Performed musical recitals for patients

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 Jennifer B. Newburgh
jxb444@psu.edu

College Address Permanent Address

999 Pennypacker Hall 234 Broad Street
University Park, PA 16802 Lansdale, PA 19446
Mobile: (267) 555-2222 Home: (215) 555-3333

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.S. in Statistics, biostatistics option, May 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.42

SKILLS:
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Visual Studio, Access
Knowledgeable with C++ Programming
Experienced with coaching and fitness training
Experienced with statistical analysis software (Minitab)

EXPERIENCE:
Externship at Centocor R&D, Malvern, PA June 2008
Host: Sabrina M. Zisa, Project Manager
• Experienced cell and protein production process on a tour of Centocor’s manufacturing plant
• Discussed career opportunities with Michael Mac, Director of Biostatistics

Health Advocate, Plymouth Meeting, PA May 2008

Administrative Assistant
• Updated and organized subscriber information within the company’s database

Externship at Church and Dwight, Princeton, NJ May 2008

Host: Nevin Arora, Assistant Product Manager
• Conducted quality control tests on a prototype cleaning product
• Assisted in conducting a panel testing for a prototype odor eliminator

Nittany Notes, State College, PA January 2008

Notetaker
• Created concise notes daily for Chemistry 110, which are then sold to customers at Nittany Notes

Kohl’s Department Store, Blue Bell, PA February – June 2007

Point of Sale Associate
• Collected payments for items at cash registers

Total Body Fitness Center, Lansdale, PA May – November 2006

Sales Clerk
• Marketed new juice bar to gym members
• Managed inventory
• Increased sales

HONORS & ACTIVITIES:

Acacia Fraternity, 2008
Statistics Club, Spring 2008
Intramural Basketball & Football, Penn State University, 2007 – 2008
Dean’s List, Summer 2007
Distinguished Honor Roll Award, 2005 – 2007

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 Kristina A. Long
kal345@gmail.com
Permanent Address: Local Address:
820 Limber Road 866 Edge Hill Road, Apt. 1
Meadville, PA 16335 Glenside, PA 19038
(814) 724-5316 (215) 885-8416

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time position in the field of genetics research.

EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

B.S. in Biology: Genetics and Developmental Biology Option, August 2009
Chemistry minor
GPA: 3.58

RELATED WORK Johnson & Johnson, Inc.

EXPERIENCE: Co-op Student, Analytical Chemistry January - August 2007
• Developed Capillary Electrophoresis methods, particularly chiral methods.
• Assisted with development of HPLC chiral and chemical purity methods.
• Very proficient with HP Chemstation.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis (calibration curves).
• Performed weight percent and enantiomeric purity analysis.
• Prepared samples for analysis.
• Preparation of various buffers used for CE and HPLC analysis.

Technical Skills Acquired:

Capillary Electrophoresis PDR detector
HPLC ChemDraw
GC Circular Dichroism detector

Penn State University, University Park, PA January - December 2006

Lab Assistant in Dr. Andrew Stephenson’s biology lab
• Performed gel electrophoresis specifically CAGE.
• Analyzed CAGE gels.
• Scored and photographed CAGE plates.
• Used data imaging system to measure pollen tubes.

Technical Skills Acquired:

NMR Column chromatography
IR Recrystallization
UV-Vis spectroscopy Titration techniques
TLC Running CAGE gels

OTHER WORK A.W. & Sons, State College, PA November 2005 - Present
EXPERIENCE: Office Assistant
• Customer relations and guidance with apartment rentals.
• Filing, typing, entry and retrieval of data from the computer system.
• Maintaining furniture inventories through apartment inspections.
• Assisting management by supervising contract cleaners.
AWARDS/ University Dean’s List, 2 semesters
HONORS: Eberly College of Science Academic Honors, 2 semesters
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Fellowship sponsored by NSF
Acknowledged in journal article
Nominated for luncheon with CEO of Johnson and Johnson
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ACTIVITIES: Peer Mentor Program for Premed/Science majors, 2006 to Present
President of Stephens Hall, Academic Year 2007-08
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Judge, 2006 and 2007
Member, Intramural Volleyball, 2005 to Present

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 Marie Curie
1209 W. Beaver Avenue
State College, PA 16801
800-865-5000
mcc@psu.edu
Objective: To obtain a six-month internship in a research laboratory involved in the genetics or
biotechnology sector of the biopharmaceutical industry.

Education: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Master’s Degree in Biotechnology to be conferred in December 2008.
Awarded fellowship through Life Sciences Consortium.

Relevant coursework:
Molecular Immunology Techniques in Molecular Biology
Genomics Advanced Laboratory Techniques
Methods in Biofermentation Principles of Epidemiology
Ethics in Life Science Viral Evasion

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Psychology minor
August 2004-May 2008
Relevant coursework:
Medical Microbiology Virology
Physical Biochemistry Molecular Genetics

Work Experience: Nucleic Acids Facility at Penn State University, University Park, PA
Laboratory Technician, March-August 2008
• Performed various duties in DNA sequencing, synthesis, and purification.
• Managed lab alone for 1 week, processing 50 sequence samples per day.
• Trained coworkers and Life Science Consortium technicians on DNA sequencing
procedures.
• Answered customer questions and provided customer assistance; billed customers
for services.
• Operated DNA synthesizer, Thermocycler, Gel- and Capillary-based DNA sequencers,
Genescans.
• Conducted DNA sequencing and Genescan analyses, DNA quantitation, and
oligonucleotide purification.
• Posted sequencing results to internet server.

Cytec Industries, Olean, NY

Quality Assurance Technician, May-August 2007.
• Performed quality assurance tests on raw materials and finished products for
polyurethane company.
• Calculated adjustments necessary to ensure products were within specifications.
• Conducted automated titrations and analyses for isocyanate content, viscosity, and
percent solids.

Laboratory Skills: DNA, RNA, and protein purification DNA isolation and cloning
Southern, Northern, and Western Blot Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Mass spectrometry Cell culture and hybridomas

Computer Skills: PC/MAC Operating Systems Microsoft Office

BLAST analyses ABI Prism

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 Marcia E. Martin
Permanent Address: Present Address:
444 Main Street 222 Oak Lane
Cheltenham, PA 44332 State College, PA 16801
(212) 555-9000 (814) 555-6677
mxm000@aol.com mxm000@psu.edu

EDUCATION

B.S. Science with Life Science option, May 2009

The Pennsylvania State University, Berks-Lehigh Valley College

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College August 2006 - Present

Biochemical Researcher
• Study molecular mechanisms underlying Fetal Alcohol Syndrome using a chick model.
• Develop laboratory skills and procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
NMR Homogenize/quantitate proteins with microscale assay
IR Run SDS PAGE
UV-Vis Spectroscopy Liquid-Liquid extraction
TLC Column chromatography
Sigma plot Western blotting using chemiluminescence detection

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Technical writing (currently preparing manuscript)
Public speaking class

PUBLICATIONS

Martin, M.W. and Shibley, I.A. Acetaldehyde Teratogenicity in several different Strains of
Chick. Teratology (in preparation)

McIntyre, T.A., Souder, M.G., Martin, M.W., Shibley, I.A. Ethanol-induced decrease of
Developmental PKC isoform expression in the embryonic chick brain. Brain
Research (accepted)

Souder, M.G., Martin, M.W., Shibley, I.A. Acetaldehyde Teratogenicity in a Developing

Chick Embryo: Growth Suppression and Protein Kinase C Expression. Alcoholism Clinical and
Experimental Research, May 2006, vol. 23, no. 5, p. 64A. (abstract)

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 Kavi Ramanathan
305 Hallowell Building
Univeristy Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-5555
kavi@psu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an internship with a pharmaceutical company to complement academic

research experience with industry experience in cell and molecular biology.

EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D. in Bioengineering, expected May 2008
GPA 3.94 / 4.0

Mangalore University, India

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2002

EXPERIENCE: The Pennsylvania State University May 2007 - present
Research Assistant, Microvascular Transport Lab, Dr. Norman R. Harris

 Designed and implemented a research project to investigate the role of nitric oxide and
white blood cells in the control of capillary blood flow; with special focus on the effect of
high cholesterol levels and diabetes on the microcirculation of the rat mesentery.

 Used several techniques to measure various properties of blood and plasma samples like
cholesterol and glucose levels, nitrite and nitrate levels, white blood cell count, glycated
hemoglobin content etc.

 Developed a new analysis parameter by modeling the diffusion between arterioles and
venules using finite element analysis.

 Currently working on a technique to measure nitric oxide levels in-vivo using fluorescence
microscopy, and study the effect of leukocyte adherence on nitric oxide levels in normal as
well as diabetic rats.

The Pennsylvania State University January 2004 - August 2004

Research Assistant, Pulmonary Transport Lab, Dr. James S. Ultman

 Completed preliminary work in a project to find peripheral cross-sectional area of human

lungs using breathing tests; automated the analysis of data using a visual basic program.

M. J. Associates, Consultants October 2002 - November 2003

Design Engineer

 Helped implement projects for bulk drug and pharmaceutical plants; responsible for
preparing specifications for equipment, interacting with vendors as well as representatives
from the companies; supervising the draftsmen; and visiting project sites.

ACTIVITIES:
 President and Projects Coordinator, Association for India’s Development.
 Engineering Graduate Students Council member.
 American Physiological Society member.
 Coordinator of a technical symposium for chemical engineering students.

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HONORS:
 Life Sciences Consortium fellowship, awarded to pursue graduate study in Biomolecular
Transport Dynamics.
 T.M.A. Pai Gold medal, given to the most outstanding student of Chemical
Engineering.
 Best Chemical Engineering student award from the Indian Institute of Chemical
Engineers.

SKILLS: Experience with design of experimental protocols, small animal surgery, artery
cannulations, light and fluorescence microscopy, microvessel occlusions,
spectrophotometric analysis, familiarity with molecular biology techniques,
mathematical modeling using finite element analysis, statistical analysis packages, image
processing software (Optimas)

PUBLICATIONS:

 Ramanathan K and Harris NR. Venular leukocyte adherence attenuates nitric oxide
concentration in closely paired arterioles. FASEB J, submitted 2006

 Ramanathan K and Harris NR. L-Arginine and Antineutrophil serum enable venular control
of capillary perfusion in hypercholesterolemic rats. Microcirculation 9: 477-485, 2005

 Ramanathan K and Harris NR. Arterio-Venular communication in diabetic rats. FASEB J 16

(4): A127, 2005

 Ramanathan K and Harris NR. Effect of nitric oxide synthase inhibition on arteriovenular
control of capillary perfusion. IEEE transactions: Conference proceedings of the 2nd joint
EMBS-BMES conference, 1293-1294, 2005

 Ramanathan K and Harris NR. L-arginine restores arterio-venular communication in

hypercholesterolemic rats. FASEB J 15(4): A49, 2004

 Ramanathan K and Harris NR. Antineutrophil serum restores arterio-venular

communication in hypercholesterolemic rats. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 29 (Suppl.
1): S-73, 2004

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