Timothy Powell
Biological Sciences Senior
College of Science & Mathematics
California Polytechnic State University, SLO
San Luis Obispo, CA  93407

(805) 756-8685 

1980 - 1987

1987 - 1990

1990 - 1993

Summer Research Early Identification Program

Brown University, Providence, RI  6/8/98 - 8/7/98

• Developed laboratory skills in Northern blotting of total RNAs isolated from rat livers after acute carbon tetrachloride liver injury and Solt-Farber carcinogenesis protocol.  Used data to determine patterns of tumor antigen (TuAg.1/pE4) expression for analysis and comparison with other genes of interest.
• Presented research poster entitled ROncoinjury Related Hepatic TuAg.1/pE4 ExpressionS at National Institutes of Health (NIH) during 1998 Leadership Alliance Symposium - July 25, 1998

Summer Program in Undergraduate Research

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH  6/20/95 - 8/31/95
 

• Acquired laboratory protocol while doing a research project on the incorporation of unesterified omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (w-3 PUFAs) into neonatal rat cardiac myocytes. 
• Presented research results during a poster session.

Institute for Diversity in Health Management

Providence Seattle Medical Center, Seattle, WA  6/16/97 - 8/29/97
 

• Developed, distributed, and analyzed patient satisfaction survey of joint and spinal patient  populations at the medical center.
• Made presentation of survey project to health care administration faculty (USC) and the CEO  of Providence Health Systems (Puget Sound Service Area).
• Attended week long didactic session on health care administration (USC).

Summer Premedical Enrichment Program

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH  6/16/96 - 8/9/96
 

• Learned detailed knowledge of Cardiovascular Physiology & Anatomy complemented with hands-on application during lab. 
• Received practical learning and exposure from shadowing a physician in primary care, as well as observing (and in some cases assisting) in general surgery and other clinical specialties. 
• Biweekly course in Current Medical Issues provided an opportunity to research relevant social issues pertaining to the medical field. 

1994

Summer Science Enrichment Program, 

Marquette University,  School of Dent., Milwaukee, WI  6/18/94 - 8/6/94
 

• Program focused on exposure to the field of dentistry through (1) enrichment classes in Biology, Analytical Chemistry and Dental Science (all with labs), (2) clinical observations in Endodontics, and Oral Diagnosis, and (3) weekly seminars in various dental disciplines. 

1993

Summer  Scholars Academy

California Polytechnic State University,  S.L.O., CA  6/26/93 - 8/14/93
 

• Program focused on exposure to a variety of health professions as well as provided a general orientation to collegiate life through (1) enrichment classes in Biology (with lab), English, Math, and Computer Science, (2) clinical observations in surgery, emergency medicine, physical therapy, pediatrics, and internal medicine at Sierra Vista Hospital (San Luis Obispo),. and (3)  weekly lectures by doctors from various medical specialties.

1999 - Present

Desk Manager

Sequoia Residence Hall, Cal Poly, SLO, CA

• Administrative duties include organizing the desk area, maintaining all desk logs, coordinating desk projects, maintaining adequate cash and supplies, keeping track of the hall key core inventory, and overseeing mail distribution and forwarding.
  
• Personnel duties include hiring and training all desk staff, evaluating and providing feedback to desk staff, scheduling of all desk shifts, arranging and facilitating desk staff meetings, coordinating payroll, and serving as a link between RA staff and desk staff.

 PreCollegiate Academic Development Program (PAD) Tutor

San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis Obispo, CA

• Program targets underachieving students in local schools by matching them with trained PAD tutors to either form study groups or individual study sessions.
• Specific duties of job include working with school science teacher to carry out laboratory sessions and general after-school tutoring with students in school library.
  

 1999

 Resident Advisor

Sierra Madre Residence Hall, Cal Poly, SLO, CA

• Expectations and responsibilities included community development, programming activities, performing duty rounds, working the hall front desk, acting as a resource and referral agent, and serving as a positive role model for residents.

 1994 - 1998

 Front Desk Staff 

Residence Halls, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo,  CA 
 

• General responsibilities include clerical duties, assisting RAs, processing mail, answering the telephone, checking out recreational equipment, issuing spare keys, refunding/ collecting moneys and assisting residents and guests

1991 - 1993

Mathematics Tutor

Carson High School; Carson, CA
 

• Tutored students in basic math, algebra, and geometry. 

1990 - 1993

Student Store Assistant

Carson High School; Carson, CA
 

• Assisted student store manager with sales of candy and school merchandise.

1990

Seasonal Aid (6/90 - 9/90)

Hemmingway Park; Carson, CA
 

• Assisted park staff with child day care and general park maintenance.

1996 - Pres.

1994 - Pres.

1997 - 1998

1993 - 1996

1995 - 1996

1993 - 1995

1991 - 1993

1993 - Pres.

Ordained Deacon (First Christian Church of Compton)

1993 - Pres.

1993 - 1995

1990 - 1993

1990 - 1993

1993 - 1995

1990 - 1993

2000

1997

1996

Poetry published in "Etches in Time,"  The National Library of Poetry

Picture and article published in "The Record" (Bishops University)

1995

1994

1993

Carson Rotary Club's "Scholar of the Month" Award  
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship 
California Scholarship Federation 
City of LA Teen Short Story Contest Merit Award  
Perfect Attendance Award (1990 - 1993) 
Who's Who Among High School Scholars 
Member of Ephebian Honor Society of Los Angeles  

1990

• Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE)
• Northern (RNA) blotting
• Probe labeling & hybridization (with a radioactive isotope)
• Phase contrast microscopy
• Cell culturing technique
• Autoradiography
• Slide preparation.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Basic HTML. 
• Technical writing experience. 
• Basic Spanish (4 years)

BACT

BIO

BIO 151  Intro to Biology 

BIO 152  Bio of Plants & Fungi 

BIO 153  Biology of Animals 

BIO 204 Cell Biology (BSU)

BIO 253 Orientation to Health Professions

BIO 303  Genetics

BIO 322 Electron Microscopy

BIO 342 Computer Applications in Biology

BIO 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates

BIO 402 General Physiology (BSU)

BIO 407  Ecol. of Environ. Adaptation  (BSU)

BIO 424 Organizing and Teaching Biology

BIO 450 Undergraduate Lab Assistantship

BIO 414  Evolution  (BU)

BIO 450 Undergraduate Lab Assistantship

BIO 461 Senior Project

BIO 462 Senior Project

CHEM

CHEM 127 General Chemistry 

CHEM 128 General Chemistry 

CHEM 129 General Chemistry 

CHEM 212 Survey Organic Chemistry 

CHEM 252 Laboratory Glassblowing 

CHEM 313 Survey Biochemistry

MATH

STAT

PHYS

ZOO

ZOO 131  General Zoology  (BU)

ZOO 335 General Entomology
ZOO 422  Functional Histology 
ZOO 432  Physiol. II: Comp Syst. (BU)

ENGL 114  Writing: Exposition 

ENGL 125  Critical Thinking 

ENGL 218  Prof Writing: Argmntn & Reports 

ENGL 240  Amer Traditions in Lit 

ENGL 253  Great Books: Romant/ Modrn 

ENGL 274  Canadian Novel (BU)

ENGL 302 Advanced Composition

ENGL 311  Adv. Prof Writing 

ENGL 316 Amer Literature to 1860 (BSU)

ENGL 339 Introduction to Shakespeare

ENGL 380  Politics Through Literature 

ENGL 395 History of the English Language

ENGL 405  British Literature  (BSU)