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Sample Graduate School Resume
LEIGH S. HARPER
245 Mockingbird Lane Radley, MA 26895 356-258-7825 lsharper@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Elon University, Elon, NC May 2011
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Minor, Public Health
GPA: 3.875
ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
Undergraduate Research Thesis
Defining Barriers to Acceptance of Westernized Medicine among Montagnard Refugees.
Research funded through $15,000 Lumen Prize, awarded to select Elon University students
following submission of original research proposal and rigorous interview process.
Accepted for publication in Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications (Fall 2009)
and Explorations: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity for the State of North
Carolina(September 2009)
Faculty-Sponsored Undergraduate Research
Effects of oil dispersants on mortality, development and ATPase activity of Artemia franciscana
using protein and enzyme assays. Presented at Student Undergraduate Research Forum, Elon
University Spring 2008
Senior Capstone Research
Blinded by the Light: implications of night time light pollution on avian populations’
biological rhythms and circannual activities
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
Perito Award for Graduate Study
Beta Beta Beta, Biology Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma, Honor Society Recognizing First-Year Students
Elon University Presidential Scholarship recipient
Elon President’s List (5 Semesters)
ON-CAMPUS WORK AND INVOLVEMENT
Office of the President, Elon University Feb 2010 - present
Student Worker
Attend and contributed to meetings related to University improvement
Conduct daily administrative operations (communications, data management, and telephone)
while providing primary program and administrative support for staff
Create nametags, place cards, and invitations for events hosted by the President
Elon 101 Freshman Seminar, Elon, NC Fall 2009, Fall 2010
Teaching Assistant
Partnered with a faculty member and assisted with new student transition to
college life by designing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans
VOLUNTEER/SERVICE WORK
Hospice Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell County, NC May 2009 - present
Provided respite for caretakers by helping terminally ill patients with daily activities
both at home and at the Hospice Home
Completed a three-day training program to qualify for participation
Lunch Buddies - Sedalia Elementary School, Elon, North Carolina August 2008- May 2009
Served as role model and companion for child in need at a local elementary school
Visited weekly for lunch and interaction