BROOKE I.

GUSHEN
1700 Dalrymple Road; Sunderland, MD 359 Simmons Hall, University Park, PA 240-863-8024 big5040@psu.edu EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Biology: Focus in Vertebrate Physiology The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Cumulative GPA: 3.48 Relevant Coursework Principles of Neuroscience Mammalian Physiology Medical Embryology Histology Molecules and Cells Biochemistry Populations and Communities Experimental Biology Labs August 2008 May 2012

Calculus with Analytic Geometry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Experimental Chemistry Labs

ACADEMIC HONORS Deans List Academic Achievement (4 of 7 semesters) National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant Gelet, Stevens, and Miller Trustee Scholarships in Science Academic Competitiveness Grant Maryland Distinguished Scholar RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Job Shadowing Participant May 2010 Dr. Lee J. Martin, PhD of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD Observed and assisted in Dr. Martins research of neurological disorders, including numerous animal surgeries, data collection, cell model microscope observation, and a brain dissection of an ALS patient Research Assistant September 2008 December 2008 Midlife in the US (MIDUS), University Park, PA Listened to recorded interviews and coded signs of stress for a research program of the College of Health and Human Development EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Resident Assistant in Schreyers Honors College Residence Hall January 2011 Present Pennsylvania State University Residence Life, University Park, PA Built community within a floor of 48 residents by fostering education, diversity, leadership, safety, and security Bakers Assistant Herrington on the Bay Catering, Rosehaven, MD Learned new skill of baking and trusted with independent baking projects LABORATORY SKILLS Surgical Licensure Exam Certified EEG, EMG, ECG NMR & IR Spectroscopy COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Window XP Mass Spectrometry Recrystallization Purification Gel Electrophoresis Mac OSX MiniTab May 2005 Present

DNA Sequencing Chromatography Microscopy PASCO: Data Studio Adobe: InDesign

COMMUNITY SERVICE Dancer, Imagineer Chair, Family Chair, OPPerations committee member September 2008 Present The Pennsylvania State University Dance Marathon, University Park, PA Designed and participated in numerous fundraising projects to raise awareness and funds totaling over $165,000 for the pediatric cancer Four Diamonds Fund over four years Assisted with setup and breakdown of events during the Dance Marathon St. Marys Ryken Campus Chapter Founder Habitat for Humanity, Lexington Park, MD Led and participated in rebuilding of local community for families in need September 2006 Present