Jonathan Saperstein

School Address 402 Simmons Hall University Park, PA 16802 jonsaper@gmail.com Permanent Address 302 Frazer Dr. Yardley, PA 19067 University Park, PA EDUCATION 2010 Present The Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Science in Biology, Vertebrate Physiology option Minor in Spanish Schreyer Honors College Expected Graduation Date: May 2014 GPA: 3.83/4.00

WORK EXPERIENCE 5/2012 8/2012 Conference Services University Park, PA Summer Conference Assistant Supervised camp and conference guests in campus residence halls and handle any problems and concerns 9/2011 Present Katriona Sheas Ecology Lab University Park, PA Undergraduate Research Assistant Aided in a graduate students project by performing flower head dissections and terminal velocity measurements on Carduus nutans Working on an independent project that examines the effects of different treatments on the dispersal rates of Carduus nutans specimens Assisting a graduate student in a metapopulation resurvey of two invasive thistle species in the region between State College and Harrisburg 5/2011 8/2011 Penn State Office of Admissions Campus Tour Guide Gave tours to prospective students and their families University Park, PA

12/2010 5/2011 Song Tans gene regulation lab University Park, PA Undergraduate Research Assistant Performed such duties as mutagenesis, gel electrophoresis, and PCR screening in the analysis of DNA EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE 8/2011 and 8/2012 Schreyer Honors College Orientation Mentor Led a group of 10 freshman in a series of activities and events during their first few days at college Helped lead a book discussion and participated in various community-building projects

9/2011 Present Penn State Global Human Rights Brigades Treasurer Handle club funds throughout the course of the year Traveled to Panama in March and worked with lawyers to provide legal advice to a community in need 6/2011 Present Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department Volunteer Transport patients throughout the hospital Stocking equipment Assisting nurses when needed Patient Floor Volunteer Transport equipment around the hospital Provide refreshments to patients Perform discharges and deliveries when needed State College, PA

9/2010 Present NOTA (None of the Above) A Cappella Group Member (Tenor II) Perform at various events and concerts around campus 9/2010 Present The Penn State Thespians THON Co-Chair Act as treasurer and handle all THON donations for the club Organize canning trips, including destinations and drivers Marketing Co-Chair Organized and oversaw efforts to promote shows and sell tickets to the student body and surrounding community Active Member Run crew member for AIDA, April 2012 Performer in Urinetown: The Musical, October 2011 Performer in Jesus Christ Superstar, April 2011 Marketing Liaison for the Childrens Show, Curious George, November 2010 AWARDS AND HONORS Deans list for every semester Participant in FURP (Freshman Undergraduate Research Program) Schreyer Academic Excellence Scholarship