Kevin L. Kelly 1684 Grand River Avenue, Apt 112 East Lansing, MI - 48825 Phone (cell): (248).622.

.0806 Email: kellyke5@msu.edu Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Masters of Science Physiology (Expected May 2015) Bachelor of Science Physiology (all requirements completed, graduation pending) Minor in Spanish (expected May 2014) Lyman Briggs Honors College Deans List 3.98/4.0 GPA Best of Class Award for presentation on Hydropower at Lyman Briggs Symposium Research-Based Experience Honors Biology Lab (Fall 2010) Researched effects of mutation on courtship rituals of D. melanogaster Excursion to Kellogg Biological Center to identify and record organisms in nearby rivers Hypertension & Cardiac Hypertrophy in Mice (March 2012May 2013) Worked with knock-out MLK3 mice to determine mechanism and treatment of the hypertension in mice Lab techniques include DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and immunohistochemistry Mouse Colony Management using JCMS and excel Volunteer during the summer; PSL 490 research credit in the fall Recipient of Lyman Briggs Undergraduate Research Grant Slow-Pace Breathing & Sympathetic Quiescence (January 2014-present) Effects of meditative breathing on sympathetic output and effects on blood pressure, blood flow, and heart rate, among other parameters Lab setup; worked with new machinery to optimize for use; protocol writing Techniques used such as venous occlusion plethysmography, finometry, respiratory monitoring Work-Based Experience Undergraduate Learning Assistant (Jan 2012-Dec 2013) Involves leading two weekly general chemistry lab sections (LB 171L/172L) as well as holding weekly office hours and meetings with professors. Totals 10 hours per week (Jan 2012-Dec 2012) or 5 hours per week (Jan 2013-Dec 2013). Teaching Assistant (Dec 2012-present) Assisting with a Neuroscience lab course, including preparing for class and helping lead class. Totals ~10 hours per week.

Volunteer-Based Experience Neuroscience and Physiology Outreach Annual Neuroscience Fair (March 2013, 2014) Regular trips to elementary schools for physiology demonstraitons Hospital Volunteering (September 2012-December 2013) Hospice House at Sparrow. Totals 4 hours per week. Middle School Guest Speaker (May 2012-present) Volunteer at Pierce Middle School in Waterford, MI to talk about science-related topics to 7th graders. Holmes Orientation Team (August 2011, 2012, 2013) Assisted freshmen move into the dorms at the beginning of the year Boy Scouts (2002-2010) Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Member Spanish Club (2009-2010) Biweekly visits to North Sashabaw Elementary to assist native Spanish speaking children to read in both English and Spanish Misc. Experience Spanish Nine years of Spanish total; 5 years in High School, 6 semesters at MSU Study Abroad in Quito, Ecuador for 2 months Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint Skills