Lauren Smith

From as far back as I can remember, I have been drawn to problem solving and math, which led me to pursue physics during my undergraduate degree. I spent the summers of my undergrad as a research student working in microbiology at a research hospital and working in this environment, attending clinics and rounds, got me interested in the world of medicine and healthcare. Combining my interests of medicine and the physical sciences brought me to the field of medical biophysics, which I chose to pursue a PhD in at Western. This naturally progressed to my interest of a career in medical physics, satisfying both my need for hands-on problem solving and being directly involved in the healthcare world.

Education

Western University

Children's Health Research Institute Trainee Fellowship

MITACS Globalink Research Award

Completing CAMPEP-accredited education program

McMaster University

Physics Concentration, Summa Cum Laude

Completed undergraduate thesis in Biophysics supervised by Dr. Cecile Fradin

Valedictorian, Science Class of 2016

Awarded McMaster Entrance Scholarship for high marks

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant: MEDBIO 4970

Gave lectures focusing on scientific communication

Curated feedback on fourth year undergraduate thesis projects

Coached students on giving scientific oral and poster presentations

Laboratory Teaching Assistant: PHYSICS 1029B/1302B/1402B/1502B

Supervised and organizedlaboratory component for various first year physics courses

Guided students in proper laboratory techniques

Teaching Assistant: ISCI 1A24 Mathematics

Prepared and delivered tutorials for first year calculus

Held weekly office hours and marked tests/assignments

Laboratory Teaching Assistant: PHYS 1BB3

Supervised laboratory component for first year physics course

Guided students in proper laboratory techniques