Imani Stone

Hello everyone!

My name is Imani Stone. I am a Masters student pursuing research in environmental factors of mental health. I have a extensive experience in lab research and literature reviews. I am an avid reader who enjoys writing and travel!

Research Experience

Research Intern at University of Montreal Summer 2021

Undergraduate Research in a cognitive neuroscience lab focusing on social norms and behavioral adaptations 

• Responsibilities include designing experiments and surveys for data collection ● Statistical analysis of data 
• Review of previous work to inform the design of the current project 

Undergraduate researcher in a Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) Lab 8/2020-1/2022

• The goal of this research is to determine the best conditions under which VSV propagates and its potential use as an oncolytic agent in future cancer therapies.

Employment:

Science Instructor at YMCA Camp Summer 2022 

•  Responsibilities included teaching children ages 5-12 science topics in an engaging and age appropriate manner 
• Planned lessons and activities for each age cohort 
• Encouraged and guided critical thought related to lesson plans 

RIT Study Abroad Global Ambassador 9/2020-5/2022 

• Promoted study abroad to the greater university community 
• Participated and facilitated study abroad panels and information sessions 
• Contribute to social media campaigns and blog posts 

Italki English Tutor 5/2020-10/2020 

• Tutored English as a second language to students of all ages 
• Customized each lesson in grammar, vocabulary, or conversation to each student 
• Provided assistance and feedback on both conversational and professional written and speaking skills for each student

University College London/Sorbonne University London, UK/Paris, France 

• MSc in Brain & Mind Sciences Expected September 2023/2024 

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York 

• BS in Biomedical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude May 2022 Minor in French May 202