Michael Freund

630 N. Frances Street #102, Madison, WI 53703, (479)-387-2297, mfreundc@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Madison Bachelor of Arts Majors: Psychology and Zoology GPA: 3.4/4.0, Psychology GPA: 3.58/4.0, Zoology GPA: 3.53/4.0 University of Cape Town Selected Participant in International Academic Programs Played on the UCT Rugby Football Club Madison, WI December 2013

Cape Town, South Africa January 2012 June 2012

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
PostLab Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory Madison, WI http://postlab.psych.wisc.edu/ Undergraduate Research Assistant September - December 2011; September, 2012 - Present ! Prepare high-density EEG nets and conduct MRI-guided TMS sessions ! Process EEG data using an independent component analysis-based MATLAB toolbox ! Execute protocol with participants, and collect/enter performance data ! Assist lab members with studies regarding learning transfer, memory, and sleep consciousness in the above capacities for eight hours/week ! Develop novel approaches for investigation through discussion of recent publications during bi-weekly lab meetings ! Earned a reputation as an enterprising assistant, willing to work long hours to complete any task Harlow Primate Laboratory Madison, WI Undergraduate Research Assistant in Dr. Mary Schneiders lab August - December 2011 ! Attended to the physical and psychological health of colony of ~100 macaques ! Prepared and monitored macaques during PET scans ! Initiated and maintained computer monitoring program of 12 macaques for a longitudinal addiction study ! Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly ! Received safety training in radiation, risk assessment, use of sharps, and primate health procedures

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Peer Mentor Program - UW Psychology Department Madison, WI Mentor August, 2013 - Present ! Mentor nine underclassmen with interests in neuroscience through individual and group meetings ! Organize and lead two lab tours and four workshops to facilitate their involvement in research on campus ! Assist their achievement of personal and academic goals designed to clarify future career pursuits Kappa Sigma Fraternity - Beta Epsilon Chapter Madison, WI House Manager April - December 2011 ! Oversaw house maintenance, improvement projects, and city inspections for the building association ! Upheld the order and standards of chapter members ! Developed effective judicial skills in determining when to act independently and when to appeal to superiors

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Badger Volunteers Madison, WI Volunteer May, 2012 - Present ! Lead children (ages 6 - 12) through hands-on activities in evolution, chemistry, and mathematics ! Encourage childrens interests in science, critical thinking, and exploring their environment

COMPUTER SKILLS
Familiar with: MATLAB, SPSS