Candice Dusset
Email: dussetca@pilot.msu.edu
Present Address Permanent Address
112 Akers East, Michigan State University 614
Union Ave SE
East Lansing, MI 48825 Grand
Rapids, MI 49503
(517) 353-2061 (616)
452-9584
CAREER OBJECTIVE To become a veterinarian
EDUCATION
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology expected May 2003
- Cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, August 1999-Present
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Research Project: Honey bee behavior and physiology
- Work under the direct supervision of Dr. Zachary Huang in the Department of Entomology
- Attend weekly seminars and laboratory meetings
- Run various experiments involving honey bees in the laboratory
Research Apprentice, June 1998-August 1998
NASA SHARP-Plus Apprenticeship Program
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Research Project: Identification of the Mechanism of Neurological Damage in Animals Consuming Aromatic Amines
- Worked under faculty mentor Dr. Beverly Clement in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health
- Gave a poster presentation at a research symposium
- Developed and submitted a research paper
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kennel Attendant, June 1999-Present (seasonal)
Northeast Cat and Dog Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
- Feed, medicate, and monitor boarding and surgery pets
- Conduct various maintenance tasks throughout the hospital
- Assist the veterinarians in appointments
Telemarketer, September1997-October 1998
- Nationwide Insurance, Wyoming, MI
- Made phone calls with intent to collect insurance information
- Performed general office duties which included mailing, filing, and data entry
ACADEMIC HONORS
- Michigan Competitive Scholarship, 1999
- Grand Rapids Foundation Scholarship, 1999
- Foster Foundation Scholarship, 1999
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship, 1999
- The Grand Rapids Times Scholarship, 1999
- Coca Cola Scholarship, 1999
- Operation Resources Scholarship, 1999
- Ta Wa Si Athletic Association Scholarship, 1999
- Lion’s Club Award, 1999