Ella Pilacek

WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Zoology society representative, University of Glasgow, 2024-present
Represent the interests of first year members of the University of Glasgow Zoological Society to other group leaders and assist in coordinating society events
Volunteer Coordinator/leader, Oviedo High school, Oviedo, FL
Coordinated between teachers and volunteers to tutor middle school students in independent research, 2 year leader of the Research Oriented Academic Resource Network (ROAR’N)
VOLUNTEER, OPEN BOOKS, PENSACOLA, FL- 2022
Organized stock and book donations, assisted in creating an inviting storefront via displays and assisted customers in store navigation and direct attention to recent updates to inventory
Volunteer, Raising Readers in Story County — 2021
Worked closely with students and fellow volunteers to tutor 6 young children in reading by meeting and guiding them twice a week for individual Zoom calls
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Studied aseptic and sterile technique, pharmacy safety, recombinant technology, and common laboratory skills for biotechnician assistant (BACE) and pharmacy technician (ExCPT) certifications
Conversational French proficiency from four years of classes and club involvement, including college-level courses and a week-long immersion program
Developed close attention to detail, time management, and problem solving in a fast-paced environment to complete my 3-year independent STEM research in plant-pollinator dynamics
Awards, Scholarships, recognitions
Earned $72,000 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search and recognition as the 7th leading high school researcher in the United States- March, 2024
Exchanged ideas and presented research at the Regeneron International Science Fair, the world’s largest pre-collegiate research competition- May, 2023
Received nomination for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for involvement in STEM