Sierra L
- Research Program Mentor

PhD candidate at University of Wisconsin

Expertise

Cell biology, genetics, splicing

Bio

Hello! My name is Sierra Love and I am a PhD candidate in the Genetics Training Program at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. I study pre-mRNA splicing and how it can relate to disease. Outside of lab, I enjoy hanging with friends doing outdoor activities such as ice-skating, rollerblading, swimming, nature walks, paddle boarding etc.I love just vibing out and listening to music. My favorite genre is RnB. I have a passion for biology and teaching and would love to mentor students in those areas.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Understanding the Central Dogma: From DNA to Organisms

This project will allow you to dive into the intricacies of how your genes make up who you are. The focus of this project is to gain an understanding of the basics of cellular biology. In the end you will be able to write a short research article on the things you've learned about the Central Dogma.

Coding skills

Some working knowledge in R

Teaching experience

I've taught and tutored students in introductory college level biology courses as well as high school AP biology. I currently mentor 2 undergraduate students in the lab.

Credentials

Education

Hilbert College

BS Bachelor of Science (2015)

Forensic Science

University of Wisconsin

MS Master of Science (2020)

Genetics