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#MATH 360: Intro to Statistics and Probability | #MATH 360: Intro to Statistics and Probability | ||
#MATH 388: Survey of Biomathematics | #MATH 388: Survey of Biomathematics | ||
*Presented at LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium | |||
**Research the effects of rhizobacteria on the growth of ''Raphanus sativus'' (radish) | |||
**[[Image:Biology 112 Final PP .pdf| Presentation - Effects of Rhizobacteria on ''Raphanus sativus'']] | |||
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*Adminstrative Assistant at the National and International Scholarship Office, LMU | *Adminstrative Assistant at the National and International Scholarship Office, LMU | ||
**September 2014 - present | |||
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**Manage database of students connected to scholarship office | **Manage database of students connected to scholarship office | ||
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Revision as of 10:29, 1 February 2015
Contact Info
- Karina Alvarez
- Loyola Marymount University
- 1 LMU Drive MSB-1192, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Email me through OpenWetWare
Education
- Loyola Marymount University (2017)
- Environmental Science Major
- Applied Mathematics Minor
- Relevant Upper Division Courses Taken
- MATH 360: Intro to Statistics and Probability
- MATH 388: Survey of Biomathematics
- Presented at LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Research the effects of rhizobacteria on the growth of Raphanus sativus (radish)
- File:Biology 112 Final PP .pdf
Career Interests and Goals
- I am unsure specifically what career I would like to pursue, but am sure that I would like to work toward more sustainable lifestyles on this planet. I am interested in researching green technologies, studying the ecological systems at risk, and environmental policy.
Work Experience
- Outreach Coordinator at California Student Sustainability Coalition
- December 2014 - present
- Reach out to diverse student groups on different campuses and invite to join the statewide coalition of students and collaborate on our projects and campaigns
- Adminstrative Assistant at the National and International Scholarship Office, LMU
- September 2014 - present
- Promote workshops for application and student development
- Manage database of students connected to scholarship office
- Research Intern at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Warburton Lab
- June 2014 - August 2014
- Studied the differences in gene expression of tracheal rings and influence on lung disease
- Intern at Waste Less Living
- June 2013 - August 2013
- Served as liaison between staff, clients, and customers
- Contributed to website blogs to inform consumers with eco-friendly lifestyle advice
- Created promotional material for and provided customer service in Walnut store
Personal Interests/Hobbies
- I love to run and relish the opportunity to be outside with nature. I love exploring the outdoors, whether it be a small patch of grass or a national park. It is extremely important to me to be in constant contact with our natural environment.
- I am a member of Ignatians Service Organization, a group of committed students that volunteer at various sites in the Los Angeles area including 186th Elementary School and Dockweiler Beach.
Interests in Biology and Mathematics
- My favorite aspect of biology is the complexity and diversity of life that has evolved over millions of years to fit precisely into systems.
- My favorite aspect of mathematics is that seemingly abstract concepts can be applied to accurately to actual systems in the world. My favorite area of mathematics, and an area that I think embodies this idea, is calculus.
Useful links
Weekly Assignments
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3