Grace Ashton

To Whom It May Concern, I recently changed my major from physics to food science and I am interested in getting involved with the food science opportunities here at BYU. I am specifically interested in working in the sensory lab. I have not been in the food science program for very long so I do not have a lot of experience in the field but I would love to start working and doing what I can right now. So far the only food science class I have taken in the introduction to the major. I am fascinated by food and flavors though. In my physics and math classes I have become a more critical thinking, hardworking and better at analyzing. I believe these skills will be useful in a lot of jobs and especially in science related jobs. I would love to work in the sensory lab if there are positions available. I am willing and able to learn and adapt to be able to be efficient and useful.

Sincerely, Grace

Grace Ashton
455E 600N Provo, UT 84606

Cell: (805) 798-2702 e-mail: crazypigrace@yahoo.com Education: Nordhoff High School Graduated 7th in my class Brigham Young University Finished physics minor Work Experience: Aswell Trophy Summer 2011-2013 I learned how to do several different things. I made trophies, plaques and other awards, I did some filing, and I did some layout designs for awards on the computer. Trigonometry Tutor Summer 2013 I helped tutor a high school student who had to learn trigonometry over her summer vacation. This included preparing lessons on the material and then helping her with concepts she was having trouble with. Physics TA 2013 This is my second semester working as a Physics 108 Ta. Physics 108 is a lab class that meets once a week for three hours at a time. My duties include helping students understand the physics concepts in the lab, helping them with the equipment, and grading labs. Outreach and Volunteer Work: California Coastal Cleanup For many years I have participated in an annual day of coastal cleanup near my home town. Relay for Life 2010/2011 A few friends and I created a group to fundraise for the American Cancer Society by participating in a 24 hour relay. Museum of Peoples and Cultures 2011/2012 I volunteered in the educational department of the Museum of Peoples of Cultures in Provo Utah. As a volunteer I created an activity guide for families visiting the museum. I also researched and wrote a few text panels for their Mexican masks exhibition. 2007-2011

2011-present