Tara Laine Martin

taramartin at gmail dot com

Objective I am interested in mathematical and molecular biology research.

Education

May 2004 BS in Mathematical Biology, Harvey Mudd College (GPA 3.25)

Relevant Courses:

· Mathematical Biology Seminar

· Molecular Biology

· Ecology

· Evolutionary Biology

· Discrete Mathematics

· Real Analysis

· Applied Analysis (PDEs, Fourier transforms)

· Intro Computer Programming (Java, Rex, Prolog)

Research Experience

2003 Undergraduate Thesis, HMC Dept of Biology

Using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLP) to Identify Species-Specific Genetic Markers in the Soft Coral Genus Alcyonium

2003 Research Assistant, HMC Dept of Biology

With Dr Cathy McFadden, developed AFLP protocol for soft corals. Work leading to thesis.

2001-2002 Summer Research Assistant, UW Dept of Zoology

With Dr Ray Huey, created model of optimal behavioral thermoregulation in ectotherms. Results presented at 2003 Evolutionary Meetings, manuscript in progress.

Other Experience

2004-2005 Thomas J Watson Fellowship

Traveling in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Cape Verde for one year studying cultural dances. Acquired good fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and numerous dance styles.

2003-2004 East Dorm Proctor, HMC (Dean of Students office)

Responded to emergencies, provided emotional counseling, and entertainment of about 80 students for the 2003-2004 school year.

2003-2004 Supervisor, HMC Linde Activity Center

Supervised student employees, organized recreational activities, handled equipment maintenance and budgeting.

Skills

Computer: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux/Unix, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Emacs, LaTex

Programming Languages: Java, Matlab, Rex, Prolog, S+ and R

Biology: Standard molecular techniques (PCR, DNA/RNA extraction), AFLP, microarrays

Honors and Activities

· Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling “Outstanding” Award 2003 and 2004,

· Dean’s List,

· Pre-O Hike leader,

· President Claremont Colleges Dance Company,

· Mudd Occasional Ball organizer