Emily Mcneal
@emilymcneal
Biology student and tutor who turns fieldwork data into clear, teachable insights.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a biology undergraduate focused on translating research into understanding—whether that means guiding students through intro course content or building datasets from real samples. I aim to create a comfortable, safe learning space where questions and curiosity lead the process.
In my DAAD Rise internship, I independently identified beetle samples using lab resources after resource exclusion experiments, and I organized results by treatment and location. I also constructed spreadsheets to track Coleoptera family counts, then shaped my workflow by directly managing lab tasks and structure so the analysis stayed reliable.
I’ve continued building my research and analysis toolkit through projects like comparing aquatic insect richness and diversity in Ohio ponds, where I used the Shannon-Wiener index in Excel and analyzed results with JMP Pro 17. Alongside research, I’ve served as an Invertebrate Zoology Teacher Assistant—prepping microscopy equipment, maintaining marine invertebrate environments, and supporting lab readiness—while also staying engaged through teaching knitting and contributing prose and poetry as part of my campus literary community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Biology Group Tutor
Denison University
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
Facilitated a weekly, supportive environment for students in introductory biology courses to ask questions about course content, lab reports, and writing. Maintained patient, attentive guidance during sessions.
DAAD RISE Intern
University of Göttingen
May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)
Analyzed temperate German forest coleopteran communities after resource exclusion by independently identifying beetle samples using lab resources. Constructed an Excel spreadsheet of coleoptera family counts by treatment and location.
Anderson Summer Scholar
Denison University
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Structured and executed a research project comparing aquatic insect richness and diversity across small Ohio ponds. Analyzed biodiversity using the Shannon-Wiener index in Excel and JMP Pro 17, and supported related fieldwork.
Invertebrate Zoology TA
Denison University
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)
Prepared lab equipment for marine invertebrate dissections and maintained classroom microscopy and lighting setups. Handled and maintained lab environments for marine invertebrates.
Thrift Store Volunteer
WayStation Thrift Store
Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Sorted donated clothing and materials, maintaining organized storage and display by hanging and ranking items. Managed the cashier station and processed customer orders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Denison University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2023 -
Grade: 3.63 GPA (expected)
Activities and societies: Minor in Creative Writing.
Working toward a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Creative Writing, maintaining a 3.63 GPA (expected).
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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