Matthew L. Dawson207 E. Columbia St. dawson17@purdue.eduRoachdale, IN 46172 (812) 241-4211

ObjectiveTo obtain an internship in plant genetics, biochemistry, or other related field with an agriculture company.

EducationPurdue University, College of Agriculture, West Lafayette, IN May 2019Bachelor of SciencePrimary Major: Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology GPA 3.52/4.0Secondary Major: Biochemistry

Relevant ExperiencePurdue University West Lafayette, INDudareva Lab, Research Student August 2016-Current Collaborated with graduate student on part of a project by isolating thale cress heterozygous for mutant PMK gene Synthesized DNA from PCR on samples for other projects in the same laboratory Prepared viable clones of transgenic tomato plants using cuttings and rooting medium

AgReliant Genetics, LLC Lebanon, INNursery Pollinator July 2016-August 2016 Executed different crosses on rows and ranges of corn including selfing, reciprocal, 1:3, and induction Inoculated test plots of corn to examine resistance to diseases such as northern corn leaf blight and stock rot Gathered select root balls for research on a new GMO trait against corn rootworm

Purdue University West Lafayette, INDudareva Lab, Lab Assistant August 2015-April 2016 Organized glassware and lab equipment in order to maintain a professional lab environment Effectively washed utensils and glassware using pH balanced cleaning solution to avoid contamination of future experiments Improved quality of transgenic tomato plants by trimming them to fit inside their cages, reducing stress on the plants

Leadership ExperienceIndiana FFA Association Indianapolis, INState Fair FFA Pavilion, Operations Worker August 2015 Regulated lines of patrons at the frozen custard station by efficiently receiving currency and filling orders Oversaw the mini-golf shack ensuring that golf balls and clubs were returned after patrons were finished Maintained an appealing country shopping market by sweeping up any debris and restocking merchandise at the end of the day

Indiana FFA Association Trafalgar, INIndiana FFA Leadership Center, FIRE Counselor November 2014 Supervised a group of 11-12 graders for three days and two nights at a leadership conference Encouraged campers to make new friends and participate in the group activities and ice breakers Shared experiences about advocating for agriculture and focusing on life after high school

Indiana FFA Association Trafalgar, INIndiana FFA Leadership Center, SOAR Counselor October 2014 Supervised a group of 9-10 graders for three days and two nights at a leadership conference Advised the campers on what makes a strong SAE program and how to get started Exposed the campers to some of the CDE opportunities there are in FFA and also the structure of FFA

AffiliationsPurdue Paintball Club September 2016-CurrentNational FFA Organization August 2010-September 2015