Lauren Smith

My non-academic work and volunteer experiences have left me with a variety of valuable skills and experiences.

Work Experience

London Health Sciences Center
Quality Assurance Internship, September - December 2019
  • Performed weekly quality assurance tests on linear accelerator radiation treatment units at the cancer center

    • Thunderhouse Forest Services Inc.
    Tree Planter, May - July 2016
  • Independently organized and planted coniferous saplings in a variety of terrains and weather conditions

    • City of Mississauga
    Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, September 2011 - August 2013
  • Communicated and worked with a variety of team members while lifeguarding at multiple pools across the city
  • Taught children from 12 months old to adults swimming and CPR/First Aid lessons

    • Volunteer Experience

    Science to Business Network
    London Chapter President, August 2019 - Present
  • Part of the team that established a S2BN chapter at Western University
  • Organize professional development events for STEM graduates
  • Communicate with national team and manage London chapter

    • Medical Biophysics Graduate Student Association
    Founding Member, September 2018 - August 2019
  • Founded a graduate student association for the department of Medical Biophysics at Western University
  • Organized social and professional events for graduate students in the Medical Biophysics program

    • Schulich Graduate Student Council
    Medical Biophysics Representative, September 2017 - present
  • Represent the department of Medical Biophysics within the Faculty of Medicine
  • Work with other representatives to communicate issues and concerns related to graduate studies

    • Integrated Science Society
    President, September 2015 - April 2016; VP Social, September 2014-April2015
  • Represented my undergraduate program within the Faculty of Science
  • Oversaw the Society in organization of social and academic events for undergraduate students

    • Wells of Hope
    Volunteer, February 2014
  • Traveled to Jalapa, Guatemala to learn about social inequality and ethical farming practices in rural Central America

    • Ronald McDonald House - Hamilton
    Volunteer, September 2012 - April 2014
  • Kept the Ronald McDonald room tidy and provided company for families of inpatient children

    • Ontario Pioneer Camp
    Camp Counsellor, Summers 2011 - 2012
  • Took care of children aged 6-9 at overnight summer camp
  • Lifeguarded beachfront area
  • Taught skills including swimming, kayaking, and crafts