SHANE D. MACKEY
Dr. Michael M. Krop Sr. High School
CURRICULUM VITAE

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

SENIOR YEAR
-Siemens Competition Semifinalist
-Achievement Awards in Writing National Council of Teachers of English
-AP Scholar with Distinction
-National Merit Scholar Letter of Commendation
-Science Silver Knight Nominee

JUNIOR YEAR
-1st Place, Medicine and Health, Florida State Science and Engineering Fair
-1st Place, Physics and Engineering, Florida Virtual School Science Fair
-Best Biological Science Project Award, South Florida Science and Engineering Fair
-Finalist , Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
-1st Place, Team Captain, South Florida SECME Brain Bowl
-Outstanding Science Student Award - Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
-Dade County Science Teachers Association Award
-Miami-Dade County SPOT for Success Award
-Showboard, Inc. Award
-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Book Award
-David Esner Math Competition Finalist
-AMC National Math Competition Finalist

SOPHOMORE YEAR
-2nd Place, Medicine and Health, Florida State Science and Engineering Fair
-Best Biological Science Project Award, South Florida Science and Engineering Fair
-Finalist , Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
-Outstanding Science Student Award - Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
-South Florida Science and Engineering Fair Best Biological Science Project Award
-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Award
-Frey Scientific Achievement Award
-1st Place, Miami Museum of Science Award
-U.S. Army Award, South Florida
-F. Craig Sturgeon Humanitarian Award for Promise and Leadership
-Talent Identification Program, Duke University, CompSci 4: JAVA

FRESHMAN YEAR
-Honorable Mention, Biochemistry, Florida State Science and Engineering Fair
-Best Biological Science Project Award Honorable Mention, South Florida Science and Engineering Fair Honorable Mention
-Finalist , Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
-1st Place, Dade County Pharmacist Association Award
-Outstanding Science Student Award - Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
-1st Place, Miami Museum of Science Award
-Achievement Award For Outstanding School and Community Service

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

-Synthetic Biology: Engineering E. coli to express Mefp-3,5, and Mgfp-5 proteins. (August 2008); University of Chicago, BLSC (Biological Sciences Learning Center) Rm 214; Chicago, Illinois.
-Lens refilling for the restoration of accommodation and near-vision in human and other primates. (August 2007- May 2008); Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Biophysics Center; Miami, Florida.
-Combining longevity-promoting genetic strains with nutraceuticals to increase the longevity of Caenorhabditis elegans. (July 2006 - May 2007); Mount Sinai Medical Center, Pearlman Research Facility; Miami, Florida.
-A comparative study of the effects of various antioxidant supplements on the longevity of Pogonomyrmex occidentalis. (July 2005 - May 2006); Mount Sinai Medical Center, Pearlman Research Facility; Miami, Florida.
-Prospecting and bioprospecting for microbicides to reduce dysentery from ground water. (June 2004 - April 2005); Mount Sinai Medical Center, Pearlman Research Facility; Miami, Florida.
-Denaturing amoebas with ethnic medicinal plants to reduce enteric diseases and morbidity rates. (August 2003 - April 2004); Independent Research; Miami, Florida.
-Using indigenous plants or minerals with optimal diffusion for the control of amoebiasis. (June 2002 - April 2003); Independent Research; Miami, Florida.

HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS

-National Honor Society (2006-2009)
-Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (2005-2009)
-English Honor Society (2007-2008)
-Science Honor Society (2005-2009)
-Biology Olympiad Finalist (2006-2008)
-Chemistry Olympiad Finalist (2007)
-North Miami Beach Youth Advisory Board (2001-2009)
-Philosophy Club (2007-2008)
-French Club (2005-2008)
-AP Scholar with Distinction
-National Merit Scholar

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

-Webmaster, Student Fundraising Coordinator.
(October 2005 – Present); Friends of the Science Fair. Miami, FL.
-Transvision 2007/World Transhumanist Association, Volunteer.
(July 2007); The Field Musuem. Chicago, IL.
-Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Volunteer.
(July 2007); Chicago Fairmont Hotel. Chicago, IL.
-Assistant Webmaster, Awards Program Manager.
(August 2006 - July 2008); Web Design Miami. Miami, FL.
-Board Member, Historian
(August 2002-Present); North Miami Beach City Council Youth Advisory Board. Miami, FL.
-Special Olympics, Volunteer.
(February 2002 – February 2006); University of Miami. Miami, FL.
-Relay For Life, Volunteer.
(April 2002 – April 2008); Barry University. Miami, FL.
-NMB Knowledge Bowl, Organizer.
(April 2003 – Present); North Miami Beach City Hall. Miami, FL.
-Miami Beach Veteran’s Day Parade, Volunteer.
(November 2003 – November 2004); Youth Advisory Board. Miami, FL.
-North Miami Beach Snow Day, Volunteer.
(December 2001 – December 2005); North Miami Beach, FL.
-NMB Eggstravaganza, Volunteer.
(April 2002 – April 2006); Senator Gwen Margolis Amphitheater. Miami, FL.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant
Ophthalmic Biophysics Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Miami, FL
-Participated in experiments to measure the efficacy of various polymer gels developed to replace the natural lens contents.
-Simulated accommodation in primate lenses by symmetrically stretching the tissue and measuring the load, lens diameter, and power at each step.
-Analyzed data from these experiments.

Web Design Assistant
Mackey Web Design. Miami, FL
-Participated in the design, development and implementation of web sites using HTML, CSS, Java Script, Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver and e-commerce.
-Worked with video and animation as a graphic and multimedia artist; created visual graphic design.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

-CBL Orientation for Temporary Employees – Medical; 2008
-OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Biomedical Waste, Tuberculosis, Latex Allergy; 2007
-Animal Care & Use Committee (ACUC) Certification; 2007
-CPR Certification for Adults and Children; 2007