Julia Dovgy
EDUCATION:
Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania 2012-2016
Sophomore
Studying for a B.S in Biology
Widener’s Medical Scholar Program early assurance for Temple Medicine
Honors Program in General Education 2012-2016
Nominated for Widener Full-Tuition Scholarship
Currently on Dean’s list
Overall GPA: 3.74
Council Rock High School South, Holland, Pennsylvania 2008-2012
Top 10% of graduating class
RESEARCH (2013-current)
Widener University – Currently in the midst of research of sex ratios in Branchinecta lindahli with Dr. Janice Krumm, an Evolutionary biology/zoolology professor.
The purpose of this research is to support Ronald Fisher’s principle of equilibrium in a sexually reproducing species that has a sex ratio of males to females 1:1. B. lindahli has a sex ratio distorter that turns genetic males into phenotypic females and are fully functional as females. Genetic males and feminized males thus far, can only be distinguished by their offspring sex ratios. Experimentation involves observing these ratios over generations, and according to the Fisher principle the ratio would move to 1:1 from our initial 4:1.
This research enables critical thinking skills, documenting progress, analysis of results and data, and how to present the learned data to the public.
Fox Chase Cancer Center – worked full-time with Dr. Joseph Testa and Dr. Craig Menges’ team over the summer for six weeks as a lab assistant/student helping with the research of malignant mesothelioma, specifically with the investigation of the tumor suppressor NF2 gene product merlin interacting with different metabolic enzymes that are important in cancer cell metabolism.
The following techniques involved in gathering the interaction data needed to be learned and perfected in a research laboratory setting: the nano drop, growing and splitting LP9 cells, western blotting, and PCR.
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Researching Lab student/assistant volunteer at Fox Chase Cancer Center (summer 2013)
Volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital, (2012-present)
- Directly responsible for assisting staff
- Discharging patients
- Assisting patients with different needs
- Cleaning patient rooms in order to prepare for the next patient
Volunteer in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Patient Care Department summer 2010, 59 hours
Received Certificate of Recognition from Volunteer Service Dept and Assistant Hospital Director
- Collecting Patient satisfaction surveys, which is a critical component in monitoring hospital’s quality of care and helps gain and retain patients.
- Clerical work
- Running errands or doing assignments for nurses and other medical personnel.
Volunteer in the Fridman Dental Care Office, South Philadelphia PA, summer 2011, 120 hours
Received Recognition letter from Fridman Dental Care
- Helping patients filling out medical history forms
- Verifying patients’ insurance information
- Observing all dental procedures in the office
- Greeting patients
- Assisting in setting up operatory for all dental procedures
- Helping dental assistants with sterilization of instruments
Volunteer Camp Counselor, summer 2009, 2010, 180 hours
James A. Michener Art Museum, offsite program, Arts, Music and Drama at Pine Run Elementary School
Received Award Volunteer of the Year Award 2010
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Widener University Extracurricular Activities (2012-present)
- Alpha Chi Sigma (ΑΧΣ) – Gamma Omega chapter – A national professional chemistry fraternity that has a mission to bring students and faculty alike together in brotherhood because of the common goal to pursue a science or chemistry related career.
- American Chemical Society – This club organizes chemistry-related events
- American Medical Student Association Pre-Medical Society- This organization raises awareness of anything that would be of interest to a pre-med student such as conferences, open houses, upcoming lectures, and even MCAT study groups.
- Widener University Biological Society – The club participates in field trips to biology related destinations and raises funds for various educational enterprises both in Chester and around the world.
- Widener Outdoor Adventure Club – a club that mostly consists of outdoor volunteer work (ie. Cleaning, helping).
- Widener Honors Program –a program for students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Different benefits for this club include science lectures, honors specialized classes, and the ability to help out the University directly.
- Widener Dance Company & S.O.S. Brigade – clubs I’ve joined to relieve stress. However, they are also directly engaged with the community, since that is a requirement for all Widener societies/clubs.
CR High School South Extracurricular Activities/Achievements (2008-2012)
- National Honor Society
- National English Honor Society
- Science Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society, “Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica” Mencion Honorica
- Social Studies Honor Society Awarded membership Rho Kappa, PCSS
PERSONAL INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
- Playing violin and piano
- Reading
- Playing tennis
- Dancing ballet and ballroom
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
- Tutor for Math and Science
- Russian
- Spanish
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Internet
- Have experience with building informative web sites/blogs by using WordPress 3x Content management tool.
- Created “The Brain and Its Functions” web site for AP Psychology project
- Created and edited movies for school projects using Microsoft Movie Maker
- Recorded and edited audio for school and for personal projects by using Audacity software.
- Currently learning Italian