Lauren Manzano

lemanzan@ucsc.edu ❖ (510) 984-8649 ❖ Oakland, CA

WORK EXPERIENCE
Functional Anatomy & Vertebrate Evolution (FAVE) Lab UC Berkeley April. 2023 – May. 2023
Intern Lab Assistant Berkeley, CA

FAVE Lab is a vertebrate paleontology lab that researches the evolution of the vertebrate skeleton and
biomechanics. The internship research goal was to explore the potential for neonatal (birth) lines to be found in
mammalian teeth beyond primate groups.

▪ Studied modern mammal teeth slices using light microscopy and photographed potential neonatal lines
▪ Practiced college-level academic writing and primary literature review
▪ Built skills in photogrammetry and fossil preparation with dental tools

The Liu Lab UC Berkeley April. 2022 – May. 2022

Intern Lab Assistant Berkeley, CA

Liu Lab is a paleontology lab that researches the evolutionary history of fish and their anatomy of audio hearing.

▪ Cataloged fish and fossil specimens

▪ Created a 3D model of an alligator gar skull from CT scans
▪ Presented to undergraduate students about extinct species Tiktaalik roseae

Lazear Charter Academy April. 2022 – May. 2022

Intern Teacher Assistant Oakland, CA

Lazar is a PreK-8 STEAM charter school in the Fruitvale of Oakland, CA.

▪ Aided kindergarteners struggling with their work

▪ Helped create resources for class lessons
▪ Organized and cleaned classroom

EDUCATION
Latitude 37.8 High June, 2023
High School Diploma Oakland, CA
▪ 4.1 GPA
▪ Kayaked in Monterey Bay while wearing an ankle boot brace on an 11th grade trip
▪ Participated in Art Club, Yugioh Club, and Queer Sexuality Gender Alliance

SKILLS & INTERESTS

▪ Skills: CPR Certified, spreadsheets, Adobe Illustrator, Fusion 360, working independently, collaborating
▪ Interests: Drawing, sculpting, video games, animation, reading