School Address:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road Box 1744
Worcester, MA 01609
508-562-2702
Permanent Address:
250 Pearl Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
eflaherty@wpi.edu
508-562-2702
Erin K. Flaherty
OBJECTIVE:
Summer internship in Biology/Biotechnology.
EDUCATION:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology, Concentration: Pre-Medical
Minor: Biochemistry, GPA 3.76/4.0
Stoughton High School, Stoughton, MA 2008
GPA of 4.446/4.0, Class Rank: 3 of 250
INTERACTIVE QUALIFYING PROJECT
The Campus Kitchens Project: Conducted a resource assessment of Worcester MA relating to hunger and
poverty, completed a feasibility study for the Campus Kitchens organization and created a prototype for the
implementation of the organization in Worcester, Massachusetts.
RELATED COURSEWORK
Cell Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry (Moleculartity, Forces and Bonding, Equilibrium), Biotechnology, Genetics,
Organic Chemistry, Human Biology, Developmental Biology, Human Anatomy& Physiology, Virology, Organic
Chemistry Laboratory, Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory, Ecology Laboratory, Molecular Genetics Laboratory
SKILLS
LAB SKILLS: IR Spectrometer, UV Spectrometer, NMR Spectrometer, ELISA, MLP assay, Migration assay, CFU-F
assay, CFE assay. CBA assay, collagen assay, GAG assay, PCR, gel electrophoresis, aseptic technique, cell culture
media formulation and RNA Isolation
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Excel, Refman Database, Image Pro Plus Software, Clone Manager, Lasergene
EMPLOYMENT
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Organogenesis, Canton, MA
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LIFEGUARD AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR, Striar YMCA, Stoughton MA
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2008-present
Ellis Lifeguard Licensed and American Red Cross Certified.
INTERN, WPI Athletic Department, Worcester MA
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2010
Worked as part of a team conducting research rooted in cell culture.
Concentrated on maintaining cell cultures, preforming RNA isolation and qPCR.
2008-2010
Preformed administrative tasks for WPI Athletic Department staff members.
WPI ACADEMIC AWARDS
- Charles O. Thompson Scholar - Recognizes superior academic accomplishment by freshman.
- Nominated for the Two Towers Award
- WPI Deans List
ATHLETICS
WPI Varsity Girls Softball Team – Starting Pitcher
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Elected Captain for the 2011-2012 season.
ACTIVITIES
Coordinator of the Campus Kitchens Project at WPI
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Working towards establishing a Campus Kitchens on the WPI Campus for the 2011-2012 year.
Mu Sigma Delta – Pre Health Society Member