Elizabeth A Buenger 

2802 W Cypress Dr., Muncie, IN 47304 

ebuenge1@gmail.com 

Education
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics December 2020
Ball State University - Muncie, IN

Verification Statement in Dietetics December 2017

Ball State University - Muncie, IN

Master of Art in Biology August 2015

Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Chemistry May 2010

Ohio Northern University - Ada, OH
Honors Capstone title: A comparison of the expression and activity of Ca​2+​ handling proteins in
hypertensive versus normotensive patients.

Experience
Ball State University – Dietetic Internship May 2020-December 2020
Madison County WIC
● Counseled participants on nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood
● Produced TikTok videos to demonstrate quick and affordable recipes using WIC approved foods
● Presented WIC infant formulary changes to Madison and Delaware County staff
Community Hospital Anderson - Foodservice
● Independently performed duties of each kitchen position
● Provided quality service to patients with focus on food safety
● Planted, tended, and harvested produce on the hospital farm to be used for patient’s tray service
Community Hospital Anderson - MNT
● Conducted nutrition assessments to determine nutritional needs
● Utilized NFPE to evaluate nutritional status and classify severity of malnutrition
● Managed TPN and enteral feedings in critical care patients
● Educated and counseled patients on nutritional needs and healthy eating behavior
● Performed entry-level clinical dietitian functions as staff relief
Diabetes Care Center
● Developed individualized meal plans considering participant’s lifestyle and nutritional needs
● Lead nutrition and carbohydrate counting classes for groups of 2-4 participants
● Counseled clients individually and in groups to encourage lifestyle changes
 
Walmart – ABO Certified Optician April 2017-May 2020
● Emphasize patient quality of care when performing preliminary examination of patients.
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● Lead patients through frame and lens selection daily.

● Instruct patients on the proper use and care of contact lenses and glasses.
● Enhance administrative efforts by maintaining records with paper and electronic charting.

Ball State University Learning Center—Biology and Chemistry Tutor August 2016-December 2017
● Led individual and group tutoring sessions for nursing, biology, and chemistry students.
● Presented information at an easy-to-absorb level appropriate for each client.
● Designed each session with the client’s goals and performance in mind.
● Received positive end-of-semester client evaluations. 

Johns Hopkins University – Graduate Research Assistant August 2010-May 2015

Thesis title: Evaluation of subdomain and domain organization of F Tral
● Used circular dichroism and small-angle scattering to probe FPLC purified protein for structural
information; computationally modeled constructs in varying experimental conditions.
● Collaborated with others in joint research projects.
● Trained undergraduate and graduate research students to develop and drive projects independently.

Johns Hopkins University – Teaching Assistant September 2011-May 2015

● Led laboratory classes for undergraduate students in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
● Assisted professors in teaching lecture- and lab-based course on Genetics, Genomics and Evolution.
● Assisted professor in teaching graduate-level Molecular Biology lecture course.

Publications
Clark NJ, Raththagala M, Wright NT, Buenger EA, Schildbach JF, Krueger S, and Curtis JE. Structures of
TraI in solution. (2014) ​J Mol Model ​20​:2308.

Volunteer
Community Garden at the Y – Community Garden Coordinator, Volunteer May 2017-July 2018
Ball State University - Muncie, IN
● Collaboratively planted, watered, weeded, and harvested produce
● Organized call out meetings and presented organization objectives.
● Led 1 outreach and 2 community service programs for children.

Professional Organizations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014-present
Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014-present
International Society for Plasmid Biology 2014-present
American Association for the Advancement of Science 2013-2014
Biophysical Society 2011-2014