Karli Prather

Background

About Karli Prather

I have a love for learning that I've experienced throughout my life. Academically, socially, and professionally, I am more than willing to go the extra mile to learn about something in depth, and I have a special knack for anything involving puzzles of all sorts. This, I feel, is why I gravitate so heavily toward software development and data analysis - I have a passion for solving problems and making deductions. Having grown up on the backroads of rural Kentucky, these two passions tend to mix with my interest in ecology, biology, and environmental science. So, it should come as no surprise that I am working toward my Bachelor's with a major in computer science and a minor in biology. After college, I am planning to go for a doctoral degree in computational biology or a related field. Currently, I am looking for a job or paid internship offering research in those areas I am interested in. Previously, I worked with the PICSL lab at the University of Pennsylvania as an intern to help develop a web application for medical communication of new terminology via accurate and customizable 3D models. This internship was part of the larger Underrepresented Student HuBMAP internship program which aims to provide research experience to undergrad students in world-class institutions within the United States.