Olivia Z

Course-Based Research Study. Advisors: Parker Emily, Lori Kayes, Carmen Harjoe

Student Researcher - Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

(2025-09 - 2026-03)

Course-Based Research Study. Advisors: Parker Emily, Lori Kayes, Carmen Harjoe

• Studied how biological control agents such as nematodes significantly affect gastropods
• Developed a pamphlet and presentation to effectively communicate experimental outcomes to audience
• Demonstrated teamwork skills throughout the project. Developed pipette techniques, along with compound and dissecting microscope skills to assist group project
• Extracted and amplified DNA from nematodes by using polymerase chain reaction produced from gastropods feces
• Cloned Aiptasia by pedal laceration tested in light conditions and nutrition separately (light vs. dark & fed vs. not fed)
• Preformed a series of cellular and molecular assays to measure the total protein content, mitotic index (replication rate), and cell density
• Developed statistical analysis methods to analyze total data collected to create a high quality graph presented to audience

Shadowed Ayla, Jade | Owner & Optometrist - Multnomah Vision Clinic Center - Portland, OR 97219

(2025-09)

• Observed psychological communication skills within patient interactions
• Observed and learned finding certain prescriptions using Auto-Refractor and Lensometer

Shadowed Dr. Kurtis | Optometrist - Eyecare Associates - Corvallis, OR 97330

(2026-04)

• Observed psychological communication skills within patient interactions
• Observed and learned finding certain prescriptions using Auto-Refractor and Lensometer

Bachelor of Science - Bio-Health Sciences - Oregon State University (2024-09)

Honors Diploma - Centennial Highschool (2020-09 - 2024-06)