MARY LYON
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
413-555-5555 mlyon@mtholyoke.edu
EDUCATION
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Art
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 2012
Grade Point Average: 3.92
HONORS AND AWARDS
Robert P. Sibley Prize, for promise in English composition, Mount Holyoke College
Neuroscience Department Award, for Academic Excellence, Mount Holyoke College
Athletic Excellence Award, voted on by teammates and coaches for sportsmanship, leadership & ability
May 2009
April 2011
May 2012
SKILLS
Laboratory: Gel Electrophoresis, Fluorescence Microscopy (Bright Field Illumination, Koehler Illumination, Phase Contrast),
Thin Layer Chromatography, Column Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Gas-Liquid
Chromatography, Mass Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Oscilloscope operation
Microscopy: Scanning Electron Microscopy - Quanta 200 SEM, 14-week training course and sample preparation
High, Low, and ESEM modes, EDAX, Sputter Coating, Plant Tissue fixation, Single Cell fixation, Cryo-fracturing,
Critical Point Drying, Montages, Stereo-imaging
Transmission Electron Microscopy, Phillips CM100, 14-week training course and sample preparation
Tissue Fixation, Working with toxic chemicals (Osmium Tetroxide), glass knife making, counting and cutting
sections for microtoming, thick section microtoming, grid staining (with Uranyl acetate and lead citrate)
Computer: MatLab (basic), Photoshop, Image J, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS
Language:
Proficiency in Spanish with 5 years of classroom study
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Einstein, A., Matheson, P.B., & Lyon, M. Looking at protons in perovskites. Solid State Iconics 2013; 11:1-7.
Lyon, M. HIV: A stigmatized world. Presented at the Mount Holyoke College Learning from Application (LEAP) Symposium.
October 2011: South Hadley, MA.
RESEARCH
Research Assistant, Einstein Laboratory, Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
 Investigating the genetic bases of neuronal migration disorders such as dyslexia
 Using in-utero electroporation, immunohistochemistry and stereology
 Used Matlab and SPSS to evaluate and report findings
Honors Thesis, Neuroscience department at Mount Holyoke College, under Dr. Albert Einstein
“Clarifying brain structures related to apoptosis in dementia”
 Designed and carried out experiments for sample preparation
 Examined specimens using electron microscope
 Discovered the significant role of Glial cells in cell death
July 2012 – present
January 2010 – May 2012
Independent Research, Mount Holyoke College, Laboratory of Dr. Albert Einstein
September 2009 – May 2010
 Learned and performed lab techniques on brain tissue acquired from mice
 Designed and conducted experiments on environmental stimulation and brain activity
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, Mount Holyoke College
 Prepared lectures and laboratory materials
 Taught laboratory techniques to thirteen Organic Chemistry students
Science Mentor, Mosier Elementary School, South Hadley MA
 Designed science experiments to challenge and encourage 4 th grade students
 Worked with students to understand difficult concepts and learn math
January 2012 – May 2012
September 2008 – May 2012
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
EMT, Medical Emergency Response Team, Mount Holyoke College
 Respond to 911 emergencies
 Provide basic life support to patients
 Prepare for transport to hospital
 Gather patient histories, assess and treat injuries, administer select drugs
 Attend regular meetings and trainings to maintain skills
Jan 2010 – May 2012
EMT 3rd Rider, South Hadley Fire Department, South Hadley, MA
 Volunteer and assist paramedics as an on-call EMT-Basic third rider in emergency situations;
 Attend weekly meetings and training events
Clinic Volunteer, Endoscopy Department, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
 Observed medical procedures (Colonoscopy, Fluoroscopy and Bronchoscopy)
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Assisted administrative staff in compiling necessary paperwork for patients
June 2011-present
Summer 2011
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Captain, (2011-2012) Varsity Soccer Team, Mount Holyoke College
 Elected by teammates for 2011-2012 season
 Acted as a player-coach liaison and provided support for team members
 Executed conditioning routines
Volunteer, Abby’s House, Shelter for Battered Women, Worcester, MA
 Work with staff to assure support systems are accessible
 Provide resource to residents to help with their recovery
2008-2012
August 2012-present
Social Chair: Emerging Healthcare Leaders, VCU, Richmond, VA
August 2010 – January 2012
 Developed mentoring program to match undergraduate members with graduate students
 Organized multiple local fundraising efforts – including Breast Cancer Awareness
 Advertised and promoted the organization, quickly growing group to over 250 members in one semester
ACTIVITIES
Academic Priorities Committee, Mount Holyoke College
Pre-med Association, Mount Holyoke College
Math/Stats Club, Mount Holyoke College
Community Based Learning Student, Mount Holyoke College
Spring 2012
September 2008 – May 2012
September 2010 – May 2011
Fall 2011