Itzayana Parker
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WinnerItzayana Parker
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WinnerBio
I am currently a undergraduate student attending College of Southern Nevada. I have been going to school for many years but only recently discovered my love for science. My goal is to one day work in a lab as a virologist and to help improve our understanding of diseases.
Education
College of Southern Nevada
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Biology, General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Virology, focusing on viruses and the way they affect human health. Mycology, focuses on fungus and the pathway/connection with human healthcare..
Crossing Guard
ACMS2023 – 20252 yearsCaregiver
Assisting Hands Home Care2025 – Present1 year
Research
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Sea-phage program — Undergrad researcher2024 – 2025
Public services
Volunteering
Clark County Foster Care — Gift distribution at Give Joy event2025 – PresentVolunteering
Get Outdoors Nevada — volunteering2024 – PresentVolunteering
St. Judes ranch for kids — Set up and wrapping for gift of giving event2024 – PresentVolunteering
Friends of Nevada Wilderness — Assist in planting seedlings2024 – PresentVolunteering
Nevada department of wildlife — Assist in building fences2024 – PresentVolunteering
The Just One Project — Grocery packing and stocking2024 – Present