Samantha George

Current Address:
1005 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
EDUCATION

ssgeorg2@illinois.edu
(815) 713-0079

Permanent Address:
8078 Slater Drive
Rockford, IL 61108

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Expected Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Honors Molecular Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.969/4.00
Minor in Anthropology and Chemistry
Honors: Deans List, Chancellor Scholar, James Scholar, National Merit Scholar, Hellenthal Award

EMPLOYMENT Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR), I-Connect

Champaign, IL
Student Facilitator (5 hours/week)
November 2014-Present
Engage incoming students in discussions that explore what inclusion actually means and how they
may promote inclusion in their college experiences and beyond
Employ collaborative exercises meant to build participants communication skills and ability to learn
from others in diverse environments

McKinley Health Center: Special Populations

Urbana, IL
Student Worker (7-10 hours/week)
August 2014-Present
Develop programs that address health issues pertaining to specific communities on campus, such as
the identities represented by the cultural houses, international students, Greek life and more
Provide students with information and medical supplies through the Health Resource Centers on
campus
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: University Housing
Urbana, IL
Desk Clerk at Allen Residential Hall (8-10 hrs/week)
August 2013-Present
Respond to everyday needs of +600 residents (including, but not limited to, questions regarding the
University, loaning out items provided by the desk and providing temporary access cards for students)
Process, catalogue and distribute incoming packages and mail items for the entire hall

Illinois Cast
Champaign, IL
Blogger (2-3 hours/week)
August 2013-Present
Communicate my experience of the University to prospective students to encourage application
Address the concerns of students through specific posts and responding to questions
Link to blog: http://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?author=80
LEADERSHIP Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR), LENS Diversity Certificate Champaign, IL
Active Participant (2 hours/week)
August 2014-Present
Increasing personal knowledge of diversity and inclusion through participation in multicultural
programs
Integrating new knowledge of social justice into experiences on campus and work with community
partners
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Department of Molecular Biology
Urbana,IL
MCB Leader (2 hours/week)
May 2014-Present
Represent the Molecular Biology Department and provide myself as a resource to students during
New Student Welcome programs and other prospective student events
One of two undergraduate students chosen to participate in a search committee for a new
departmental academic advisor

Illinois Leadership Center, Leadership Certificate

Champaign, IL
Active Participant (2 hours/week)
January 2013-Present
Develop leadership skills in self, interpersonal and organizational settings through participation in
coursework, leadership workshops and experiential learning throughout the community
Enhance insight into intrapersonal and interpersonal skills under the guidance of a Leadership Coach
American Medical Student Association
Champaign, IL
Philanthropy Director (5 hours/week)
August 2012-Present
Organize events that raise money for the Midwest Food Bank: ex. Laser tag event raised +$600
Introduce diversity and multicultural initiatives to general member meetings
Foundation of International Medical Relief of Children
Champaign, IL
Health Education Chair (3 hours/week)
August 2013-May 2014
Created bi-monthly health-related presentations that reached a broad range of ages
o Nutrition and the importance of eating the rainbow for first graders
o Self-image and mental health for eighth graders
Volunteered abroad in Peru; created public health presentations for the community; implemented a
dental health program for the local community; shadowed physicians in the local hospitals
VOLUNTEER

Illini Medical Screening Society

Champaign, IL
Active Member (3 hours/week)
December 2013-Present
Provide medical testing to underserved areas of the CU and surrounding communities
Present informal health education to patients through conversation during screenings
Carle Hospital
Urbana, IL
Volunteer in Emergency Department (4 hours/week)
January 2014-May 2014
Assist in maintaining high turnover in department by cleaning rooms and beds after use
Stock rooms with linens and other daily use materials, such as gloves and phlebotomy tubes
Volunteer in Caring Place
(4 hours/week)
August 2013-January 2014
Aided teachers in overseeing the activities of +15 toddlers
Created a safe, stimulating environment by interacting with children and mediating disputes
Volunteer in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) (4 hours/week)
December 2012- May 2013
Participated in clerical duties such as receiving and transferring calls
Controlled flow of visitors into and out of unit by monitoring unit entrance
Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society
Champaign, IL
Chemistry tutor and Active Member (2 hours/week)
August 2012-Present
Facilitate students learning through one-on-one tutoring sessions that target their weakest subjects
Volunteer in different venues throughout the community and the campus
MCB LIGASE
Champaign, IL
Tutor (4 hours/week)
August 2012-August 2013
Provided myself as a resource for those taking the core MCB courses, such as MCB 150 and 250
Hosted exam reviews that communicated information and facilitated group learning

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, EMT Basic Certification

Rockford, IL
Certified EMT-Basic (20 hours/week)
May 2013-August 2013
Gained knowledge of the requirements, procedures and expectations of the field through a course held
by a local hospital
Utilized my knowledge through experiential learning during 40+ hours in the Emergency Room and
ride times with the ambulance
RESEARCH

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Institute of Genomic Biology

Urbana, IL
Undergraduate Research Assistant (8 hours/week)
May 2014-Present
Utilize my microbiology background in conjunction with the geological exploits of the lab to present
an interdisciplinary perspective on the development of kidney stones within the human microbiome
Evaluating the efficacy of various protein extraction methods via mass spectrometry data to determine
the best method to utilize for other proteomics projects
KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Alba Nova Laboratory
Stockholm, Sweden
Research Intern (30 hours/week)
May 2014-July 2014
Performed proteomic analysis on travertine rock samples from Yellowstone Hot Springs in order to
determine the microbial population of the springs
Participated in various projects analyzing the action of glycoproteins on various plant enzyme
activities
UIC College of Medicine at Rockford
Rockford, IL
Research Assistant (40+ hours/week)
June 2011-August 2011
Assisted in development and testing of an immunotherapy for atherosclerosis that utilizes the
suppressive action of Regulatory T cells
Handled and dissected study animals; utilized cryostat microtome to create histologies; stained and
quantified lesions within histologies; tracked experiments in lab notebook
Streamlined procedure for using the labs cryostat microtome by creating a troubleshooting guide
Publication: Cutting Edge: Dexamethasone Potentiates the Responses of Regulatory T cells and B-1
cells to Antigen Immunization in the ApoE -/- Mouse Model of Atherosclerosis