Seraiah T.

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stcoe@uncg.edu | seraiahcoe.weebly.com
Education
Master of Science in Biology
University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) Expected: May 2023
Advisor: Dr. Ramji Bhandari GPA: 4.0
Department of Biology
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science and Natural Resources May 2021
Oklahoma State University (OSU) GPA: 4.0
Ferguson College of Agriculture Outstanding Senior
Majors: Biology and Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Minor: Zoology

Summary
● 1.5+ years of BPA and PFAS exposure research ● 3+ years of grant writing, $12,295.78 awarded
● 4 years in ecological research ● 5+ years in supervisory and team lead roles
● 5+ years of teaching and mentorship ● 3 years designing and executing nonprofit, social
● 5+ years of written and oral science change and advocacy projects
communication ● 4+ years of administrative experience

Professional Experience
Graduate Researcher Aug. 2021-Present
Dr. Ramji Bhandari’s Environmental Epigenetics Lab, University of North Carolina Greensboro
● Using medaka (Oryzias latipes) to examine the effects of ancestral BPA exposure on the sensitivity of future generations to
the liver, reproductive, and early developmental defects induced by novel PFOS exposure.
● Presented research to scientific and general audiences at six conferences and three competitions, resulting in a 1st place
recognition.
● Design and execute two, four-month-long experimental PFOS exposure procedures culminating in humane data collection
from 5,000 medaka embryos and fry, and 180 adult fish.
● Proficient in technical skills including computational primer synthesis for 45 genes, DNA/RNA extraction from 200 tissue
samples, repeated cDNA synthesis for 50 RNA samples, qPCR run for 50 samples and ten genes, processing 140 livers for
histology, sperm isolation from 20 testis, fish husbandry for over 1,500 fish, phenotypic imaging of 400 fry, and data analysis
in Prism GraphPad, ImageJ, Clustvis, IPA, EnrichR, and Microsoft 365 programs.
Graduate Teaching Associate Aug. 2021-Present
University of North Carolina Greensboro Introductory Biology 111 Lab
● Prepare instructional material and teach 30-minute topic-specific lectures followed by leading and supervising lab activities
for approximately 50 students each week.
● Utilize Canvas for approximately 10 hours each week to communicate with students, organize instructional material, grade
assignments, and provide supplemental information.
Undergraduate and High School Student Mentor August 2021-Present
Dr. Ramji Bhandari’s Environmental Epigenetics Lab, University of North Carolina Greensboro
● Mentor a total of five undergraduates and two high school interns within a two-year period. Design and supervise a year-long
mentored undergraduate research project completed by two undergraduate students, resulting in five presentations, one
award, and an anticipated publication.
● Hold a series of interactive lectures and teach technical skills including data analysis programs Excel and Prism GraphPad,
critically analyzing scientific papers, primer synthesis, animal dissection procedures, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis,
qPCR, formulating experimental protocols, animal care, and professional development.

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Undergraduate Researcher Jan. 2021-Aug. 2021
Dr. Ron Van Den Bussche’s Conservation Genomics Lab, Oklahoma State University
● Assisted in tracking the degree of relatedness between three geologically distinct bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
populations, culminating in 27 individuals.
● Utilized R, Structure, King, Spider, Plink, and High-Performance Computing for computational analysis of bald eagle single
nucleotide polymorphisms.
Virtual Student Federal Service Intern Aug. 2020-Jun. 2021
United States Department of the Interior, Supervisor: Dr. Marla Hamilton
● Designed identification keys and informational sheets used by the National Park Service (NPS) for a high-concern invasive
species located at Sitio Histórico de San Juan.
● Assisted in the creation of an invasive species management plan that resulted in the implementation of a month-long survey
via camera traps, collected data from approximately 500 photos, and presented findings to NPS professionals and external
consultants.
Ambassador Aug. 2020-May 2021
Oklahoma State University Housing and Residential Life
● Daily responsibilities included in person and virtual communication, conflict mediation, assisting individuals in physical or
mental distress, operating StarRez and Roompact information systems, filing confidential forms, and effectively working
with a team of ten people to lead tours and provide resources to visitors from around the world.
Undergraduate Researcher Oct. 2017-Jan. 2022
Dr. Scott Loss’s Global Change Lab, Oklahoma State University
● Led an independent research project to evaluate the impact of Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programs on invasive free-ranging
cats (Felis catus).
● Presented research to scientific and general audiences at two conferences and two competitions, resulting in two awards and
one national 1st place recognition.
● Designed and executed an experimental procedure based on previous studies to monitor 15 locations in high, medium, and
low urban intensities using 15 Browning Range Ops Series, model BTC-1 trail cameras over a three-month period and used R
to analyze data collected from approximately 10,000 photos.
Senior Animal Care Technician Seasonal Jun. 2017-Jul. 2021
Cross Timbers Veterinary Center
● Supervised two to three animal care technicians daily to promote teamwork, meticulous maintenance of three boarding
facility areas, and holistic care for approximately 30-50 animals.
● Kept precise records of patient health and effectively communicated patient information to medical staff and patient owners
in emergency situations.

Certifications and Training Programs

Science Communication Workshop: Triangle ComSciCon Feb. 2023
• Resulting in preparation of a general public communication piece about environmental equity
Chemical Risk Assessment, From Theory to Practice: Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry Nov.2022
Working with Fish in Research Settings: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Aug. 2021
Investigators, Staff, and Students: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Aug. 2021

Publications
1. Coe, S. 2022. The Cycle of Menstrual Inequity: Menstrual Product Taxation and Access - How Does the U.S. Compare to
Other Countries?. National Science Policy Network, SciPolBites: Reproductive Healthcare Policies.
www.scipolnetwork.org/nspn?recordId=recsmPun2iWt0gOnz
2. Coe, S., Elmore, J., Elizondo, E., and Loss, S. 2021. Free-ranging domestic cat abundance and sterilization percentage
following five years of a Trap-Neuter-Return program. Wildlife Biology, 2021(1). wlb.00799.
https://doi.org/10.2981/wlb.00799

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 3. Driskell, A., Windle, S., Collyar, J., and Coe, S. 2017. Rising to the occasion: the effects of differing sugar concentrations on
yeast. Oklahoma State University Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations, 7(3).
https://undergradsciencejournals.okstate.edu/index.php/jibi/article/view/6251
4. Coe, S., Chakraborty, S., Kupradit, K., and Bhandari, R.K. 2023. A history of ancestral Bisphenol A exposure in medaka is
linked to developmental defects induced by novel Perflurooctanesulfonic Acid exposure. In preparation.
5. Coe, S., Chakraborty, S., Reh., B., Wright, G., and Bhandari, R.K. 2023. Medaka with ancestral BPA exposure are at an
increased risk of developing reproductive and liver defects following novel PFOS exposure in adulthood. In preparation.
6. Coe, S. 2023. A past we cannot erase: Can the biological effects of environmental injustice be inherited?. In preparation.
7. Chakraborty, S., Anand, S., Coe, S., Beh, R., Bhandari, R.K. 2023 The PCOS-NAFLD multi-disease phenotype occurred in
medaka fish four generations after the removal of bisphenol A exposure. Environmental Science & Technology. In review.
8. Chakraborty, S., Coe, S., Anand, S., Bhandari, R.K. 2023. Vitamin C alleviates ancestral BPA exposure-induced epigenetic
alterations in Medaka (Oryzias latipes) liver. In preparation.

Recognitions
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North Carolina Student Representative: CSETAC Aug. 2022

• Elected position to represent North Carolina in the Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
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1 Place Natural, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences Research Presentation: UNCG Graduate Expo Apr. 2022
Citizenship in Leadership: OSU Hargis Leadership Institute Apr. 2021
● Awarded to one faculty, staff, or student each year for their work done to improve the quality of life for their community.
Outstanding Senior: Ferguson College of Agriculture Mar. 2021
● Highest university award, presented to one senior based on academic, service, and professional leadership.
Senior of Distinction: Oklahoma State University Mar. 2021
● Awarded to 52 out of 5,200 seniors across 11 colleges based on academic, service, and professional excellence.
Commitment to Advocacy Award: OSU Housing and Residential Life Association Apr. 2020
● Out of 350 Residential Life Association employees one is awarded this distinction based on improving equity throughout the
community.
3rd Place: Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences Three-Minute Thesis Apr. 2020
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1 Place Undergraduate Oral Presentation: 34th annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related
Sciences National Conference Apr. 2019
Women for Oklahoma State University Scholar: Oklahoma State University Apr. 2019
● Awarded to 10 female students due to outstanding leadership and service.

Community Outreach
Member, Advocacy Committee & Communication Committee Sep. 2022-Present
National Science Policy Network
● Assist in planning policy education workshops, write, and edit topic-specific blog posts, and advocate for mental health
policies via postcard events.
North Carolina Student Representative Aug. 2022-Present
Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (CSETAC)
● Attend CSETAC board meetings, assist in planning events, help manage the CSETAC website, and advocate for inclusivity
and improvement based on a student’s perspective.
Head of the Outreach Committee Aug. 2021-Present
Greensboro Science Pub
● Promote science accessibility by working with a group of graduate students and industry professionals to organize
community-wide events that host scientists for jargon-free 30-minute talks at local breweries.
● Communicate in a professional capacity with speakers, numerous local businesses, academic departments, and the public
about events and recruitment in addition to creating a marketing plan for events.

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Health and Hygiene Director and Founder of the Red Pantry Committee Dec. 2019-Jun. 2021
Student Government Association Executive Cabinet
● Created three free menstrual hygiene pantry locations that have distributed over 8,000 products as of 2022. Designed
materials to educate students about menstruation and period poverty while collecting data concerning menstrual hygiene
needs on college campuses.
● Supervised approximately 30 individuals, collaborated with 10 campus departments and one county-wide organization for
distribution and events, wrote five funded grant proposals, and designed two social media pages.
● Organized OSU’s first campus-wide Menstrual Hygiene Accessibility Week which included events, informational displays,
and an art show. Approximately 7,000 individuals were reached, and four students received scholarships generated by grants
for the initiative.
President May 2019-May 2021
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences Club
● Fostered an inclusive environment for members of marginalized communities and organized professional development,
scholarship, research, and community building opportunities for members.
● Managed a team of seven elected student officers, communicated with professionals for speaking engagements, created
organization development documents on a bi-annual basis, and assisted with physical and social media marketing for the
organization’s events.

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