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Paris Bean

Phone: (210) 274-0364 E-Mail: paris_bean@tamu.edu

Education

Texas A&M University- B.S. Psychology, minor in neuroscience Anticipated Graduation: August 2019
GPA: 3.88; University Honors, Cornerstone Honors Program, and Psychology Honors
Dean’s List: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018

Research Experience

Undergraduate Thesis: “The Effect of Pain on Hemorrhage and Recovery after Traumatic Brain Injury”
• Currently working on a yearlong independent project under the guidance of faculty advisor Dr. Jim Grau. During the course of
this project I am learning surgical techniques, tissue collection, and histological techniques.

Dr. Jim Grau Lab: Research on Neurotrauma, Pain, and Plasticity Spring 2017-present
• Worked as an undergraduate research assistant contributing to experiments through analysis and collection of data
• Executed tasks such as protein analysis, blood pressure collection, surgery, and behavioral testing.
• Conducted extensive literature review to better understand research and formulate experiments

Campus Involvement

Christian Healthcare Leaders Fall 2016-present

Co-president Fall 2018-Spring 2019


• Spearheaded the oversight operations of the organization, advised committee leaders, as well as served as a resource for
general members, and handled all finances for the organization.
Networking and Professionalism Committee Chair Fall 2017-Spring 2018

• Led the committee responsible for reaching out to professionals to speak at meetings and for organizing professional events
during weekly meetings

Students for Advancing Neuroscience Discovery and Innovation Fall 2017-present

Undergraduate Student Representative Fall 2018-Spring 2019


▪ Served as an outreach coordinator to get undergraduates more involved in neuroscience and to educate the community more
about neuroscience.

Maroon and White Leadership Fellows Spring 2018-present


• Completed leadership development experiences and submitted oral and written reflections of those experiences in order to
grow as a leader. Meet at least once a semester with a leadership mentor chosen from Texas A&M staff and faculty.

Employment

TAMU Rec Sports- Sports Club Event Assistant (Spring 2018) Student Supervisor (Fall 2018-) Spring 2018-present
• Led set up/take down of equipment for sports club’s events, ensured smooth operations of sports club’s tournaments, provided
customer service to rec sports club members and tournament guests

Psychology and Counseling Associates- Receptionist May 2018-August 2018


• Answered office phone calls, scheduled appointments for three different mental health care providers in the office, verified
insurances, completed billing and electronic record keeping for patient files.

Community Service

CHI St. Josephs Healthcare- College Program Volunteer Spring 2018-present


• Gained critical healthcare experience by assisting in different hospital units three to four hours a week.

Corazon Clinic- Medical Volunteer May 2018-August 2018


• Performed history and physical exams and present to staff physicians for treatment options. Corazon is a weekly clinic that
provides medical care for the underserved.

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