Mayu Sakae

Background

About Mayu Sakae

Independent Researcher – “Synthetic research on New Antibiotic Derivative” - Secured $1,500 for research by presenting an oral defense to the Institutional Research Committee - Design experimental procedures, analyze data, and synthesize findings using published papers - Collaborate with three laboratory members and a professor to publish findings in a science journal - Presented research findings at more than ten oral and poster sessions at various conferences in both Japanese and English Orientation Leader - Planned and facilitated over 30 events for 400 incoming students with 8 other orientation leaders - Created a program that emphasizes diversity as the only international student in the team - Facilitated communication between students and the Student Affairs office First Violinist - First violinist in Grinnell College Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble since August 2016 - Awarded Hill Ensemble Scholar, a merit scholarship for music lessons, since August 2017 - lead weekly rehearsals outside of coaching sessions by ensemble directors - organize and actively participate in volunteer concerts at nursing facilities, prisons, and high schools Communications Office Photography Intern - Develop, update and manage schedule for campus events - Take and edit photographs for campus events and news - Facilitate photo and interview sessions with people featured in campus news articles