Romana Hyde

hyde9108@vandals.uidaho.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Expected May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minor in Pre-Health Studies
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Hyde, Romana. “Shank3 Expression in the Cerebellum”. Honors thesis, in progress.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Neuroscience Research Assistant August 2018-Present
Lab of Dr. Ben Richardson University of Idaho
• Conduct experiments on molecular function in neurons using immunohistochemistry
• Manipulate and handle mice brains, specifically cerebellar tissue
• Collaborate with professors to develop studies and analyze resulting data
• Lead research progress and troubleshoot methodological problems
• Write grant proposals and manuscripts

Animal and Veterinary Science Research Assistant Fall 2016-Present

Lab of Dr. Mark McGuire and Dr. Michelle McGuire University of Idaho
• Assist in research identifying microbial communities in mammal tissues and secretions
using genomic analysis
• Gain extensive experience in the amplification and analysis of DNA
• Lead methodological development for lab procedures in multiple studies
• Present research at conferences
• Communicate effectively with collaborators in multiple labs

Psychology Research Assistant June 2017-June 2018

Lab of Dr. Russell Jackson University of Idaho
• Assist in research on human perception and cognition, specifically concerning Evolved
Navigation Theory
• Run trials with human participants, ensuring strict adherence to protocol
• Code and organize data obtained from studies
ACADEMIC SERVICE
President, Women in Science Society April 2019-Present
University of Idaho Chapter
• Delegate tasks among leadership team
• Communicate between parent organization, university, community, and club members
• Decide on and organize events and volunteer opportunities
• Facilitate member sponsorship to scientific and leadership conferences

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Hyde RJ, Williams JE, McGuire MA, Zhao L, Ridenhour BJ, and Remien CH. (April 2019). Got
Data? Development of statistical frameworks for time-series analysis of microbial
communities using milk microbiome data from a Staphylococcus aureus vaccine trial.
Presented at University of Idaho’s Center for Modeling Complex Interactions (CMCI)
Science Expo. Moscow, ID.
Felton W, Ringer K, Buck E, Hyde RJ, Lundholm K, Salinas O, and Jackson RE (June 2018).
Barriers to Applied Evolution Research. Presented at 30th Annual Human Behavior and
Evolution Society Conference. Amsterdam, NLD.

INVITED TALKS
March 2019 “Undergraduate Women in Science Q&A Panel” Presented panel for
Women in Science Society Meeting. Moscow, ID.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Lena Whitmore Elementary School March 2019-Present
• Assist teachers with afterschool STEM Club lessons and activities
Volunteer, Spokane Public Radio January 2012-Present
• Help with events, such as pledge drives and other fundraisers
Score Keeper, First Lego League October 2011-Present
• Code participant scores and communicate directly with participants, age 9-12,
concerning errors and questions in scoring

AWARDS, GRANTS, AND FELLOWSHIPS

2019 INBRE Summer Fellowship ($6,000)
2017-2020 University of Idaho Honors Program
2016-2020 ‘Go Idaho’ Gold Scholarship ($3,000/year)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
College of Science Ambassador, University of Idaho April 2019-Present
University of Idaho Treble Choir August 2016-Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Neuroscience, Undergraduate Member April 2019-Present
Golden Key Honor Society, member June 2018-Present
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, member June 2017-Present
National Society of High School Scholars, member January 2016-Present

CERTIFICATIONS
Mental Health First Aid April 2019
Responsible Conduct of Research April 2018
Biosafety Certification August 2016

LANGUAGES
• Basic Spanish
• Basic Korean