Rachel Epperson

Artificial Intelligence in clinical digital histopathology using Python and Machine Learning technologies
Work with the research team to help solve clinically-meaningful questions using large histopathology images and
novel deep learning techniques by developing novel imaging informatics methods for traditional histopathological
images and for nanoparticle-tagged tissue images
Research Symposium presenter on COVID19 prevalence estimation using multiple linear models: Autoregressive
Moving Average (ARMA) and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA)
Develop research proposal and thesis on artificial intelligence used in pediatric heart transplant patients
Apply variational autoencoders and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANS)
Conduct image segmentation and watershed research
Perform feature extraction for heart transplant biopsy image generation
Conduct optimization for histopathology patch generation
Create custom docker images to generate histopathology slides/patches
Completed CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Training for human subjects research
Develop research project work plans to manage and track lab activities and goals

National and State titleholder. The United America pageant system recognizes females who balance education, career, family life and volunteering in their communities with grace and beauty. Made appearances to promote community events, charities and fundraisers. I used my platform to advance causes such as helping children living in crisis and disadvantaged situations, and promoting environmental conservation. Represented the community in parades at the Texas State Fair, Friendswood July 4th and Holiday celebrations, and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Awarded the 2018 Presidents Volunteer Service Award Gold Medal for volunteer service during my one-year reign.

Serve as Lead for 4 years in a year-round internship to develop, train, oversee and mentor Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth (SAVY) volunteers. Create a positive guest experience through exhibit interpretation and animal interactions. Assist biologists in the Life Sciences department with daily responsibilities. Perform a wide range of frontline and behind-the-scenes duties and responsibilities. Promote education and conservation causes. Served as SAVY marketing representative for 3-years to promote Shark Week University and the Aquarium and Rainforest renovation projects by appearing on KPRC-2, ABC13 and Fox26 TV news. Served as Wildlife Conservation Empathy Ambassador. Awarded Moody Gardens 2018 Shining Star Award (selected from over 100 volunteers).

National Honor Society Scholarship Recipient Issued by National Association of Secondary School Principals Earners of this badge are recipients of the National Honor Society Scholarship. These individuals were chosen by a national selection committee because of their demonstrated commitment to the pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Recipients exhibited outstanding academic achievement as well as a service mindset. The scholarship program is supported by the parent organization of NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Earners of this badge are recipients of the National Honor Society Scholarship. These individuals were chosen by a national selection committee because of their demonstrated commitment to the pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Recipients exhibited outstanding academic achievement as well as a service mindset. The scholarship program is supported by the parent organization of NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). W