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Karen Nunez

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Bio

I am the Vice-President of the Society of Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Chapter, a member of CO-WY AMP, a recipient of the DACA & Undocumented Student Health Careers Opportunity Program (DUHOP) and a member of the Women in Science and Engineering organization. In addition, with the help of the Puksta foundation, I will be able working on a project to advance underrepresented and underserved students in higher education as a way to give back to my community. Lastly, I am research assistant in a biochemistry lab where I will be working with Dr. Ragan. The research consists of using cells grown in culture from fruit flies to investigate iron uptake mechanisms in insects, which may lead to a better understanding of iron uptake in humans as well.

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Bachelor's degree program
2017 - Present
  • Majors:
    • Biochemistry

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Clinical Biochemist

    • As a file clerk, I created new records, closed files, and classified information such as: removal defense, work-permits, citizenship and asylum applications, FBI information, USCIS files, and receipts

      Aguirre Law Group
      2017 – 20192 years
    • As a secretary at Servicios Latinos, I completed Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications and translated documents to Salvadoran and Honduran nationals. I was in charge of distributing the documents to USCIS.

      Servicios Latinos
      2018 – 2018

    Research

    • Biochemistry

      Dr. Ragan biochemistry research lab — Research Assistant
      2020 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Puksta Foundation — Scholar and Leader
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora, CO — Teacher
      2016 – 2017

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics