1. Allison Williams
2763 Cravey Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30345
Cell: 404-797-0485
Email: aw2744@stu.armstrong.edu
My college experience has inspired me to continue with my desire to become a laboratory
assistant, laboratory technician, or research assistant position. I was enrolled in well over eight
classes that had a laboratory component over the course of the three years at the university. I
conducted myself so well in those classes that I was offered a research student position in
biocatalysis research. After my first semester of research I attended a summer program for two
consecutive summers called Science and Technology Expansion Program (STEP). For a total of
2 years, I conducted research at the university as well as presenting the research at the annual
Research Symposium and applying for grants to fund research. The experience at Armstrong
nurtured my excitement for science and research.
Student Research
January 2013- August 2014
Experience with bacteria cultures, DNA harvest, DNA digest, Polymerase Chain Reaction
(PCR), Electrophoresis, protein gels and western blots, GCMS. My experience allowed me to
use different types of equipment to complete the listed procedures. Here is a summary of the
research conducted.
Domain swapping of the N-terminus of YJR096w and YBR149w
Biocatalysis is the use of bacteria cells or their enzymes to produce pharmaceuticals. We study
yeast reductases that can be used to asymmetrically produce chiral alcohols from keto-esters.
Chiral alcohols are important precursor molecules for several pharmaceutical compounds. To
improve our understanding on how reductases make chiral alcohols I am studying two model
reductases, YJR096w and YBR149w. These highly related yeast reductases react differently
when presented with the same keto-ester. We plan to switch the active site loop regions between
these two enzymes to help us identify regions that play key roles in substrate specificity. The
strategy is based on previous research on domain swapping that has been published. There is still
much to accomplish in my research. We must make our mutants, verify mutant construction, and
then start the analysis of the mutant catalytic activity. Success of this research will bring a new
way of producing pharmaceuticals is a more efficiently.
Research Professor - Scott Mateer, scott.mateer@armstrong.edu
cell: 912-660-7996
Science and Technology Expansion Program.
May 2013
May 2014

2. This was a federally funded program from May 2009 to May 2015. It was a program that reached
out to incoming freshman and sophomores who were interested in science and technology. It
gave students an introduction to research and laboratory experiences. I was accepted into the
program for one summer as a research student and the next summer I was a research student
mentor. This gave me an opportunity to still receive research experience and mentor incoming
freshman and give them support for the school year ahead.
Unrelated Work Experience:
Server at Red Lobster, Atlanta & Savannah
Hired on the spot when the manager in Atlanta called my supervisor in Savannah.
Server at Chick Fil-A, Atlanta & Savannah
Started working during high school in Atlanta and was hired immediately in Savannah while in
college.
Education & Honors:
Bachelor of Science Armstrong State University, Savannah, GA
Magna Cum Laude (graduated in 3 years)
DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)
Honor Roll every semester from the 6th grade through senior year. Graduated high school with
an Associates Degree.
DECA 20XX
Student Body President
DECA 20XX
Community Award
11Alive Community Service Awards: Kids Who Care Award Winner
February, 20XX