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Curriculum VitaeEDUCATION
San Diego State University Chemistry - Emphasis in Biochemistry Chinese minor GPA 3.51/4.0 Anticipated Graduation: May 2019 HONORS AND AWARDS Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Travel Award, 2018 Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research, 2018 Research Experience for Undergraduate Biological Signals Scholar, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018 Emerging Researcher National Conference Travel Award, 2017 National Institutes of General Medical Sciences Maximizing Access to Research Careers Scholar, 2017-Present San Diego State University Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Award, 2017 William Trowbridge Memorial Scholarship, 2016, 2017, 2018 Amgen Scholar, Kyoto University, 2015 San Diego State University Associated Students Study Abroad Scholarship, 2015 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, 2015 Conrad Prebys Biomedical Research Scholarship, 2015 Harry E. Hamber Memorial Scholarship, 2015 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Scholar, 2015-Present Scholars Without Borders Study Abroad Scholarship, 2015 Undergraduate Dean’s International Programs Scholarship, 2015 Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement, 2014-Present Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award Mentee, 2014-2018 National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Scholar, 2014-Present Scholars Without Borders Membership Awardee, 2014-2016 Dean’s List, Fall 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, Spring 2018 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Society for Microbiology American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Mortar Board Honor Society American Chemical Society Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Research Assistant Sum 2018 Department of Biochemistry University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI, USA Investigated the protein interaction sites of the FtsQ-FtsB divisome proteins and its contribution to bacterial cell division. Supervisor: Alessandro Senes, PhD Undergraduate Research Assistant Sum 2015 Department of Biostudies Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan Investigated crowding agents influence on nucleocytoplasmic transport of importin-beta to gain insight on how macromolecular crowding affects transport molecules. Supervisor: Masahiro Kumeta, PhD, Shige Yoshimura, PhD Undergraduate Research Assistant 2014-Present Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry San Diego State University San Diego, CA, USA Investigated the protein interaction sites of UNC-45:Hsp83 to gain insight on mechanism of myosin thick filament assembly. Supervisor: Tom Huxford, PhD Research Trainee Sum 2014 SDSU Pre-MARC Summer Enrichment Program San Diego State University San Diego, CA, USA Enrichment in organic chemistry, calculus, cell biology, microbiology, computational biology, experimental design, and technical writing. Supervisor: Paul Paolini, PhD PRESENTATIONS Torres Robles SA, Caselle E, Yuan Z, Senes A. Contributions of Divisome Proteins FtsB- FtsQ to Bacterial Cell Division. Biological SIGNALS Summer Research Program Symposium. Madison, WI. 2018. Torres Robles SA, Caselle E, Yuan Z, Senes A. Contributions of Divisome Proteins FtsB- FtsQ to Bacterial Cell Division. Biological SIGNALS Summer Research Program Poster Session. Madison, WI. 2018. Torres Robles SA, Peña Palomino PA, Bernstein SI, Huxford T. Probing UNC‑45:Hsp83 protein-protein interactions in vitro. Student Research Symposium. San Diego, CA. 2018. Torres Robles SA, Peña Palomino PA, Bernstein SI, Huxford T. Probing UNC‑45:Hsp83 protein-protein interactions in vitro. Emerging Researchers National Conference. Washington, DC. 2018. Torres Robles SA, Peña Palomino PA, Bernstein SI, Huxford T. Probing UNC‑45:Hsp83 protein-protein interactions in vitro. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Phoenix, Arizona. 2017. Torres Robles SA, Peña Palomino PA, Bernstein SI, Huxford T. Probing UNC‑45:Hsp83 protein-protein interactions in vitro. Undergraduate Research Symposium. San Diego, California. 2017. Torres Robles, S. A. and Kumeta M. The effect of macromolecular crowding on the nucleocytoplasmic molecular transport. California State University Annual Biotechnology Symposium. Santa Clara, California. 2017. Torres Robles, S. A. and Kumeta M. The effect of macromolecular crowding on the nucleocytoplasmic molecular transport. Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Symposium. Kyoto, Japan. 2015. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in 2014-Present Science San Diego State University Chapter President, Member Organized club meetings and events. Founded student organization. Chemistry Without Borders 2015-2016 Treasurer Recorded and organized club budget. San Diego State University Be International 2015-2016 Student Blogger Blogged about study abroad experience. College of Science Student Council 2014 Representative Attended social events and weekly meetings. Represented the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science student organization. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE San Diego State University Exchange Program 2015-2016 San Diego, CA Studied Mandarin Chinese at the Overseas Education College at Xiamen University in Xiamen, China. COMMUNITY & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Introduction to Campus Activities and Networking 2018 Program Mentor Mentored 15 first-year and transfer students about the resources and networking opportunities available on campus. (STEM)2 Exploration Day, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics 2018 and Native Americans in Science Volunteer Taught high school students about properties and importance of water. Pre-Maximizing Access to Research Careers Lab Tour 2018 Lab Tour Guide Informed and explained to college students about research conducted in Dr. Tom Huxford’s laboratory. Explore San Diego State University 2018 Volunteer Informed public about role and activities Maximizing Access to Research Careers program and Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science student organization provides. Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in 2018 Science Tabling Volunteer Informed college students about goals and activities of Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science student organization. Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Panel 2018 Panelist Discussed college experiences to middle school students. Pre-Maximizing Access to Research Careers Mini Research Presentation 2018 Presenter Presented to college students about undergraduate research project. Mortar Board Backpack Stuffing 2018 Volunteer Assisted packaging backpacks with school supplies for elementary students in need. Compact Scholars Study Abroad Panel 2017 Panelist Discussed and informed first year college students about study abroad opportunities and experience in China and Japan. Compact Scholars Undergraduate Research Panel 2017 Panelist Discussed undergraduate research opportunities and experience to first year college students. Professor Amanda Fuller’s University Seminar Class Study Abroad Panel 2017 Panelist Discussed study abroad opportunities and experience to first year college students. Women in Science and Engineering Seminar 2017 Speaker Discussed opportunities and experiences in STEM field to first year STEM female college students. Compact for Success 7th Grade Visit, “Science can change the world” Panel 2017 Panelist Discussed academic, research, and study abroad experiences to middle school students and families. Student Success Fee Proposal Committee 2017 Committee Reviewer Evaluated student proposals for the Student Success Fee. Hoover High STEM Panel 2017 Panelist Discussed college experiences to first generation high school students. Kaiser Permanente Aztec for Life 5K 2017 Participant Participated in marathon to support San Diego State University. Compact Scholars Freshmen Orientation STEM Panel 2017 Panelist Discussed academic, research, and study abroad experiences and opportunities to incoming freshman. Cypress College STEM Student Laboratory Tour 2017 Lab Tour Guide Informed and explained to community college students about research conducted in Dr. Tom Huxford’s laboratory. Explore San Diego State University, Society for the Advancement of 2017 Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Instructor Informed public about role and activities of Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science student organization provides. Taught public about acid-base reactions and pH indicators. Girl’s Day Out: High School Edition 2016 Instructor Taught chemistry to female high school students. Organized activity to make lava lamps. Compact Scholars Freshmen Orientation, Study Abroad Panel 2016 Panelist Discussed study abroad experience and opportunities to incoming freshman in Compact Scholars. Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Summer Program 2016 Presenter Discussed study abroad, undergraduate research, and academic experiences to incoming freshman. Project Lead the Way Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps STEM Camp 2016 Instructor Taught chemistry to high school students. Assisted in activity to make bouncy balls. Discussed college experiences. Noche de Ciencias (Science Night) 2015 Instructor Taught elementary students about atmospheric pressure. Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Day 2015 Volunteer Assisted in set up and distribution of lunch to participants in event. Compact Scholars 11th Grade Assembly 2015 Presenter Discussed college experience and opportunity to compact for success high school students. Girl’s Day Out: Middle School Edition 2015 Instructor Taught chemistry to middle school female students. Assisted in activity to make bouncy balls. Explore San Diego State University, Science Sampler 2015 Instructor Taught public about function and importance of x-ray crystallography. Explore San Diego State University, Compact Scholars Program 2015 Presenter Discussed college experiences and opportunities to public. Run for the Hungry 2014 Volunteer Assisted San Diego Food Bank with preparation for event. College of Science’s Student Council Science Fair 2014 Instructor Taught elementary and middle school students about acid-base reactions. Assisted in activity to make bottle rockets. Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk 2014 Participant Participated in walk to promote awareness of breast cancer. Compact for Success Welcoming Freshman Orientation 2014 Presenter Discussed pre-calculus workshop experience to incoming college students. Compact Scholars Program San Diego State University 2014 Volunteer Assisted with preparation of Compact Scholars Graduation Reception. |