Alayna Kennedy

akk5244@psu.edu | (215) 260-7947

329 Simmons Hall, University Park, PA 16802
OBJECTIVE: To create and develop a professional and personal relationship with one of the
Penn State Distinguished Alumni in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Minor in Neuroscience

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bio Micro and Nano Systems Lab, Research Assistant
Analyzed images of CTCs in patient bloodwork
Worked on creating flexible micro spring arrays (FMSAs)
Alysys Pharmaceuticals, Intern
Performed website maintenance and secretarial duties
Assisted in assembling and running pharmaceutical machinery
Doylestown Bookshop, Bookseller
Multitasked and managed events on the sales floor
SKILLS:
Computer Skills
JavaScript, Perl, Microsoft Office
Other Skills
Proven leadership experience
Trained public speaker

Lab Skills
AA spectroscopy
PCR
Gel electrophoresis
Cell culturing

University Park, PA
May 2018
GPA: 3.87
January 2015-Present

June 2013-Aug 2013

Aug 2012-Aug 2014

Colorimetric assays
Titration
Drosophila genetics
Sterile lab technique

ACTIVITIES:
Society of Women Engineers
Jan 2015-Present
Promoted engineering careers for fellow female students
Shaping the Future Summit Student Executive Team, Academic Chair
Sept 2014-Present
Organized intercollegiate events and advertisements
Springfield, Freshman Representative
Aug 2014-Present
nd
Selected to represent 115 freshmen in Penn States 2 largest THON organization
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Haitian Mission, Trip Leader
Sept 2013
Oversaw a medical clinic and pharmacy in Port-Au-Prince
A Womans Place, Youth Council Member
2008-2013
Served victims of domestic abuse and their children
LEADERSHIP
Johnson & Johnson Future Leaders Program
Jan 2015-Present
Built leadership and technical skills for STEM careers
Leadership Jumpstart TA
Aug 2014-Present
Managed and planned an intensive honors leadership course