Taylor Guthrie is a PhD student in the Computational Social Neuroscience Lab at the University of Oregon. He wishes to understand how the concept of self is built and how it is represented and encoded in the distributed networks of the brain. Additionally he is investigating how these distributed patterns of self change from individual to individual and how they differ across cultures. Through the use of various multimodal imaging methods and multivariate machine learning techniques, he hopes to probe the depths of these various processes and uncover the structure that underlies their ultimate purpose and function.
MS in Cognitive Neuroscience (almost..), 2018
University of Oregon
BA in Psychology, 2016
University of Nevada Las Vegas
University of Oregon Data science Class.
Exploring the effects of emotion on associative memory formation
Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas BA Psychology with minors in Neuroscience and Biology (Degree Conferred May 2016) GPA 3.6⁄4.0
GRE Scores Verbal 162 Math 158 Writing 4.5
University of Oregon MS Cognitive Neuroscience (Expected Graduation Date June 2018)
Graduate Level Courses
University of Nevada Las Vegas PSY 719 Behavioral Neuroscience (A)
University of Oregon PSY 611 Data Analysis (In progress) EDLD 610 Exploring Data with R (In progress)
Research Experience
Summer 2017-Current Graduate Student – UO Brain and Memory Lab Supervisor: Dr. Dasa Zeithamova • Design and code experiments in Matlab with Psychtoolbox • Analyze behavioral data with R and Python • Analyze MRI data • Mentor Undergraduate Research Assistants • Organize outreach at local elementary schools
Spring 2016-Spring 2017 Research Assistant – UNLV Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Lab Supervisor: Dr. J. Snyder • Schedule participants by email and phone • Run participants in EEG and other behavioral computer experiments T. D. Guthrie November 2017 • Handle the set up and maintenance of EEG equipment • Conduct otoscopic ear examinations and threshold audiometric evaluations • Clean up and analyze behavioral and EEG data using Excel and Matlab • Assist with the training of new research assistants
Fall 2016-Current Research Assistant- Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Supervisor: Dr. S. Banks • Run participants in MRI experiments • Analyze structural MRI data using Freesurfer (Unix command line program) • Search exome sequence data for genetic variation using GATK (Unix command line program)
Spring 2015-Fall 2015 Research Assistant – UNLV Neurobiology of Disease and Behavior Lab Supervisor: Dr. J. Kinney
• Handled animals and collected behavioral data • Assisted with tissue collection • Assisted with cryosectioning of brain tissue • Performed PCA techniques and helped with western blot and immunohistochemistry analysis • Analyzed sectioned tissue using microscopy techniques
Relevant Skills
• R • Psychtoolbox • Matlab • Python • Excel
Coursera Coursework • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) • Python Data Structures • Using Python to Access Web Data • Using Databases with Python (In Progress)
Work Experience
April 2016- June 2107 Warehouse Manager for Desert Medical Distributor
• Track usage and restock of inventory • Track and produce graphs of sales information T. D. Guthrie November 2017 • Set up instrumentation and implants for orthopedic surgeries • Track expiration dates of sterile wrapped implants • Manage consignment orders and loaned inventory usage
Oct 2013- June 2017 Lab Coordinator Surgical Training Institute
• Travel within the U.S. to set up cadaveric training labs at surgeon conferences • Build laboratory setting from scratch complete with surgical tables, lights, instrumentation, x-ray equipment, etc., in event rooms at conference locations • Handle cadaveric tissue and position it in in surgeon’s preferred position • Assist surgeons during the lab (e.g., hold retractors, manage c-arms, clean and reset instrumentation)
Oct 2014- March 2016 Sales Representative Conformis － Las Vegas, NV
• Sold a customized 3d printed total knee replacement implant to surgeons in the Las Vegas area • Attended surgery and coached surgeons and scrub techs on how to properly handle the surgical equipment provided by company • Maintained ongoing business relationships with surgeon clients • Maintained contact with surgeon office staff and imaging centers to ensure that patient CT scans were sent to the company and implants were manufactured
Jul 2013-Sep 2014 Sales Representative Triad Surgical － Las Vegas, NV
• Performed sales calls for a variety of orthopedic products including total hips, knees and shoulders, and a full spectrum of foot and ankle products • Attended surgery in order to coach surgeons and scrub techs on how to properly handle the surgical equipment provided by company • Managed usage and restock logistics of surgical implants and instrumentation • Submitted order forms to hospital billing departments • Tracked down purchase orders after bills had been paid
Oct 2012-Jun 2013 Sales Representative Maxx Medical － Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Managed the UAE territory out of Dubai • Performed sales calls with orthopedic surgeons regarding total knee replacement implants • Maintained ongoing business relationships with surgeon clients • Attended and scrubbed in to all surgeries to ensure that all products were used correctly • Managed logistics involved with making sure that all proper implants and instruments were available for each surgery • Handled direct billing of hospitals and patients following surgeries
Volunteer Work
T. D. Guthrie November 2017 Summer 2017 – Current Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Events- Eugene, Oregon
• Organize outreach activities for local elementary schools • Visit local elementary schools to promote brain awareness and brain safety • Facilitate activity stations that allow students to see and touch real brains, experience perceptual illusions, and play educational brain games
Spring 2015- June 2017 Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Events- Las Vegas, Nevada
• Visit local elementary schools to promote brain awareness and brain safety • Facilitate activity stations that allow students to see and touch real brains, experience perceptual illusions, and play educational brain games
Fall 2015-Spring 2016 High School Mock Trial Judge
• Served as judge for competitive high school mock trial tournaments Provided feedback and advice for competitors
Achievements & Awards
2015-Current Founded the UNLV Cognitive Neuroscience Journal Club 2015-2016 Member of the Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, National Honor Society 2014-2016 Dean’s list with Honors 2015-2016 Received three Outstanding Attorney awards in collegiate mock trial competitions (Awarded to top 10 competitors) 2015-2016 Received two Outstanding Witness awards in collegiate mock trial competitions (Awarded to top 10 competitors)
Student Organizations
2017-Current Member of the Council for an Inclusive Community 2017-Current Member of the graduate Cognitive Neuroscience Journal Club 2015-2016 Founder and President of the UNLV Cognitive Neuroscience Journal Club 2015-2016 Team member of the UNLV Criminal Justice Mock Trial competitive team 2015-2016 Member of the UNLV Molecular Neuroscience Journal Club 2015-2016 Member of the UNLV Criminal Justice Club
Professional Memberships
2015-2016 Student Member of Society for Neuroscience 2015-2016 Student Member of Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2015-2016 Student Member of the American Psychological Association 2015-2016 Member of Psi Chi, Psychology National Honors Society 2012-2016 Student Member of the American Anthropology Association
T. D. Guthrie November 2017
References
Dr. Dasa Zeithamova, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon Email: dasa@uoregon.edu Phone: 541-346-6731 Dr. Jefferson Kinney, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Email: Jefferson.Kinney@unlv.edu Phone: (702) 895-4766 Dr. Joel Snyder, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Email: Joel.Snyder@unlv.edu Phone: (702) 895-0109
I am a teachers assistant for the following courses at University of Oregon:
