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Samuel S. Student
Campus: 444 James Hall
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH 44110
sam.student@csuohio.edu
Home: 32110 N. Park Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH
216-361-0004
sam.student@gmail.com
***Could also be: Home / Work / Office or simply only one home address
***Include professional email addresses, only.
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Anticipated May 2012
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
Associate of Science
Earned May 2010
***Should always be listed in reverse chronological order, with most recent first.
***Include Name of Institution, Location, Degree Earned or Pursued, Graduation Date
***For advanced degrees such as Masters or PhD, should also include the title of the Masters Thesis or
Dissertation, and the name of the major professor / principal investigator.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Introductory Biology I & II
Microbiology I
Pathophysiology I
Independent Research in Biology
Senior Honors Thesis in Biology
Introductory Chemistry I & II
Calculus I & II
Physics I & II
Biostatistics
***Can list relevant coursework in your major field of study and including supportive courses (such as
research techniques, software/programming, math courses, etc).
***List in order of importance in relation to your discipline.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Cleveland State University, June 2010 - Present
 Conducted research in Chemistry with Dr. Carol Chemist in the Department of
Chemistry at Cleveland State University. Investigated…***
 Funded by Engage Learning, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
***Include one or two sentences describing your research investigations.
Research Assistant, Cuyahoga Community College Bridges to Success in the Sciences
January 2010 – May 2010
 Conducted research in Biology with Dr. Benjamin Biotin in the Department of
Biology at Cleveland State University. Investigated…***
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***Include one or two sentences describing your research investigations.
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Received academic support, professional development, and scientific training while
participating in the Bridges Undergraduates Conducting Scientific Research
Workshop Series.
Funded by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences Division
of Minority Opportunities in Research
***Note you will list research experiences in reverse chronological order, with most recent placement first.
RESEARCH AND INSTRUMENTATION SKILLS
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Immunoblotting (Western Blot)
PCR Machine
Spectroscopy Mass Spectrometry
Certified in the Responsible Conduct of Research through the Case Western Reserve
University Online Continuing Research Education (CREC) Program.
***You might also list experience using statistical software packages and other technology specific to your
research experiences.
PUBLICATIONS
Student, S. S., & Biotin, B. S. (2010). Title of the publication. Name of Journal, Volume
Number, First Page – Last Page.
***Publications should be listed in reverse chronological order with most recent publications first.
***Publications should be in the format specified by your discipline (MLA / APA / Other) and should
always include: authors, year, title of publication, journal name, volume number, page numbers.
***You may also list publications at various stages of preparation such as “Manuscript in Preparation,”
“Submitted for Publication,” and/or “In Press.” Check with your principal investigator to ensure proper
citation.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Student, S. S., & Chemist, C. C. (2010, August). Title of the presentation. Oral
presentation delivered at the 32nd Annual Ohio Undergraduate Biology Conference.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
Student, S. S., & Biotin, B. S. (2010, April). Title of the presentation. Poster presented at
the Annual Bridges to Success in the Sciences Research Showcase. Cuyahoga
Community College, Cleveland, OH. Awarded First Place in the Poster Competition.
***Conference presentations should be in the format specified by your discipline (MLA / APA / Other) and
should always include: authors, date, title of conference, title of presentation, format of presentation (Oral
Presentation, Poster Presentation, Paper Presentation), and location of the conference.
***If your conference presentation resulted in an award or honor, place this information at the conclusion
of the entry.
***If you have no conference presentations yet, young scholars might also consider listing
“CONFERENCES ATTENDED” and be sure to include the title, date, and location of the conference.
AWARDS AND HONORS
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Cleveland State University Ruth Ann Moyer Transfer Scholarship, May 2010
Awarded Cuyahoga Community College Academic Excellence Scholarship, January
2010
Appointed Cuyahoga Community College Honors Program Member, August 2009 –
May 2010
Awarded First Place Poster, Bridges to Success in the Sciences Research Showcase,
April 2010
***Awards and Honors should always include the title of the award, the year earned, and sometimes
include a short description of the award.
***May be listed in reverse chronological order with most recent first, or by award type or importance.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Undergraduate Honor
Society, Chi Omega Lambda, August 2010 – Present
American Biological Association Student Affiliate, August 2009 – Present
Ohio Academy of Science, August 2009 – Present
***Include the title of the organization, the name of the membership (if necessary), and dates of
membership
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Cleveland State University, Biology Club President, May 2010 – Present
Cuyahoga Community College Student Government Representative, January 2010 –
May 2010
Spirit of God Youth Minister, Cleveland OH, September 2009 – Present
***Include the title of the activity, your role (if necessary), and the dates of participation
***Include only those that you feel are pertinent to your “curriculum vitae”
REFERENCES
Cassandra C. Chemist, Ph. D.
Professor of Chemistry and Chair
Cleveland State University
Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences
Cleveland, Ohio
216-687-0000 (office)
cassandra.chemist@csuohio.edu
***Always ask permission from your potential reference PRIOR to including his/her name on any list of
references, job applications, or other inquiry.
***Include your references full professional name, title, institution, office telephone number, and email
***It’s always best to include recent references; you may also have different versions of your CV that
emphasize different skill sets with different references
***Be sure you check with your references to ensure that they have been represented properly in your CV.
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Other Possible CV Categories1
Degrees
Licenses
Seminars
Dissertation Title &
Advisor
Conferences
Credentials
Theses
Symposia
All other college studies
Publications
Clinics
Translations
Training
Presentations
Specialization
Papers
Honors
Scholarships
Fellowships
Assistantships
Grants Appointments
Consulting
Expertise
Lectures
Practica
Professional
Interests
Exhibitions
Travel (non tourist)
Volunteer experience
Employment
Class projects
Laboratory skills
Service
Research
Languages
Study abroad
Additional activities
Teaching
Workshops
Technical skills
Sports
Awards
Bibliography
Affiliation
Computer skills
Continuing education
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Pro bono Committees
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