Cassandra Worner

Majored in Microbiology, Minored in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology
Miami University , Class of 2017
From Eagan, Minnesota

Student at Miami University, Microbiology and Neuroscience Majors

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Education

Miami University
Eagan High School

Cassandra in the News

Cassandra Worner Awarded Degree from Miami University

Cassandra Worner of Eagan was among more than 3,000 students from Miami University who received degrees during spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Yager Stadium. Worner receiv...

June, 26 2017 - Verified by Miami University

Cassandra Worner Named To Dean's List at Miami University

Cassandra Worner was named to the dean's list at Miami University for the 2017 spring semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within ...

June, 19 2017 - Verified by Miami University

Local Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University

Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2014-2015 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic perfo...

June, 18 2015 - Verified by Miami University

Miami University Student Cassandra Worner Wins Second-Year Achievement Award

Miami University student Cassandra Worner has won the Second-Year Achievement Award. Eight students were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community through research, leadershi...

May, 22 2015 - Verified by Miami University

Miami University Student Cassandra Worner Presents at Undergraduate Research Forum

Miami student Cassandra Worner was recognized at the spring undergraduate research forum. The forum showcases creative and scholarly activities of undergraduates who have engaged in research over ...

May, 19 2015 - Verified by Miami University

Work Experience

Tutor, Rinella Learning Center at Miami University

Met with clients one-on-one or in small groups to provide tutoring for a specific course Taught study skills that will promote success in the client’s future courses as well as the current course Promoted active learning by redirecting questions, using question skills, and other tutoring techniques Established rapport with clients in order to maintain a comfortable learning environment

January 2016 - Present

HAWKS Peer Health Educator- President at Miami University

Facilitated oral presentations and educational programs on sexual interpersonal violence, bystander intervention, and sexual health to various on-campus groups Planned awareness campaigns promoting safe sexual practices, smoking cessation, the importance of consent, bystander intervention and physical health Managed daily office tasks and assisted faculty, staff, and students of Miami University with various health-related tasks Coordinated staff in office hour tasks and tracked progress of various staff projects Coordinated program scheduling and implementation

April 2014 - Present

Undergraduate Researcher at Miami University

Directed a project examining the effects of environmental cold shock on cricket populations, including the impact of cold shock on immune function and reproductive capabilities Authored a funding proposal for the project which resulted in a grant awarded by the Miami University Office of Research for Undergraduates Received funds for a summer scholarship at Miami University to conduct research related to adult neurogenesis and Fragile X protein in crickets Won Dean's Scholar Award for the 2016-2017 school year which included additional funding to finish conducting the Fragile X neurogenesis project

September 2013 - Present

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