Malaysia Hodge
Agnes Scott College
Major: Neuroscience Minor: Artificial Intelligence
(912)689-0810
Education
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, May 2026
Major in Neuroscience, Minor in Artificial Intelligence
Decolonizing Conservation, Dr. Jennifer Kovacs
Global Journeys Agnes Scott College, January-May 2023
Alaska, United States
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Read and discuss literary texts, historical scholarship, and films that address conservation's multifaceted historical roles.
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Connect specific aspects of Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge and culture with a set of global topics and readings
Research Experience
Tree Canopy Conservation, Dr. Jennifer Kovacs
Science Sprint
Agnes Scott College Spring 2023
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A day-long event analyzing and visualizing data to present to the community
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Conducted research with a diverse team of scientists.
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Estimate the ecological and monetary value of trees in the South River Forest that are planned for removal as part of the building of the police training facility
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Skills: GIS (spatial analysis software) and iTree (software that estimates the benefits of trees)
Urban Heat and Climate Resilience, Dr. Jennifer Kovacs
Science Sprint
Agnes Scott College Fall 2023
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A day-long event analyzing and visualizing data to present to the community
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Conducted research with a diverse team of scientists.
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Heat and soil data analysis from temperature, humidity, and moisture sensors in and around campus
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Skills: R and GIS (spatial analysis software)
Research in Neuroscience II Lab, Dr. Jennifer Larimore
Effects of Smelling Sugar Water on Depressive-Like Behaviors in a Mouse Model
BIO/PSY 351L
Agnes Scott College Spring 2025
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Designed an experiment, analyzed the results, drew conclusions, and reported on the research both with scientific writing and an oral presentation
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Semester-long student-led research project looking at the exposure of the odor of a sugar concentrate on the anxiety and depressive-like behaviors of C57 female mice
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Presented a poster with my lab team in both class and professional settings
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Skills: C57/B6 mice, Open Field Test (OFT), Forced Swim Test (FST), CITI, PubMed
Data Intensive Ecology Dr. Jennifer Kovacs
Biodiversity and Biomarkers: How abiotic and biotic factors of an ecosystem change
BIO 303
Agnes Scott College Spring 2025
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Semester-long research project looking into the relationship between abiotic and biotic fluctuations in aquatic ecosystems
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Course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) in ecological research, data analysis, and computational methods
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Analyze and visualize data from a variety of publicly available databases to test hypotheses and research questions
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Collect and mine large open-access datasets from servers, files, websites, and citizen science projects
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Skills: R
Leadership Experience
Chatelaines (Drill Team)
Windsor Forrest, Savannah, GA
Commander, March 2020- May 2022
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Organize and manage team members for practice, performances, and parades
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Design and create routines and performances
Signature HealthCARE of Savannah
Savannah, GA
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant, June 2021-March 2023
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Read and route correspondence - via text, call, fax, and email, managing the company phone.
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Greet visitors with a friendly disposition
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Support scheduling for residents during quarantine, as identified by the executive leadership
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Manage call-ins, ensuring staffing coverage as needed
People for Pollinators
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
Event Coordinator, May 2023-Present
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Get and incorporate feedback from the General Body for event ideas and suggestions
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Create events in the campus calendar, the Irvine, and submit all relevant registration forms
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Keep a log of all planned events and their details
Atlanta Regional Commision(A.R.C)
Atlanta, GA
LDR 201 Sophomore Class Atlanta Leadership Experience (S.C.A.L.E.), March 2024
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Identify the organizational strengths, values, and goals that are most relevant to the challenges faced.
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Look at how ARC and the Metro Water District use data analysis, GIS mapping tools, and other programs to create visuals, projects, etc.
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Recognize, analyze, and employ effective teamwork.
Presentations/Academic Projects
Using Physical Activity to Relieve Stress in College Students, Research Proposal
Malaysia Hodge
PSY 207 Research Design and Methods, Agnes Scott College, November 2024
Science Sprint to Stop Cop City, Presentation
Cecilia Palmar, Amelia Osborne, Indie Lorick, Rowan Christopher, Kiara Rangel, Kamaria Mccrary, Wambũi Gitahi, Grace Phillips, Cassidy Caven, Isabella Schneider, Arianna Hayden, Natalie Trimble, Belle Ewing, Malaysia Hodge, Rebecca Harshman, Esther Okamoto, Lindsey Berry, Kimberly Sanabria, Isabelle Grovenstein, Linda Ho, and Fayola Waithe
Spring Annual Research Conference (SpARC), Agnes Scott College, April 2023
Effects of Smelling Sugar Water on Depressive-Like Behaviors in a Mouse Model, Poster
Malaysia Hodge, Lyndee Hollifield, Aamylah Nadeem, Danni Nguyen
Scotties with Nerves, Agnes Scott College, April 2025
Spring Annual Research Conference (SpARC), Agnes Scott College, April 2025
Biodiversity and Biomarkers: How abiotic and biotic factors of an ecosystem change, Presentation
Malaysia Hodge
Spring Annual Research Conference (SpARC), Agnes Scott College, April 2025
Honors and Certificates
IBCP, 2022
Windsor Forest High School
Savannah, Georgia
CITI, Dec 2024
Biomedical Research - Basic/Refresher (ID 102986)
Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher (Archived) - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher (ID 102981)
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research (ID 103000)
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research (ID 103003)
CITI, Jan 2025
Information Privacy Security (IPS) - All Learners (ID 102995)
Animal Care and Use - Group 1: Researchers (Faculty and Students) (ID 103006)
Working with Mice in Research Settings - Working with Mice in Research (ID 103012)
Basic Introduction to Biosafety (ID 128205)
Initial Biosafety Training (ID 128206)
Animal Biosafety (ID 128208)
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (ID 128210)
Personal Protective Equipment (ID 128218)
Professional References
Jennifer Larimore
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia
Phone: 404.471.6270
Email: jlarimore@agnesscott.edu
Jennifer Kovacs
Associate Professor of Biology
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia
Phone: 404.471.6552
Email: jkovacs@agnesscott.edu
Harald (Hal) Thorsrud
Professor of Philosophy
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia
Phone: 404.471.6211
Email: hthorsrud@agnesscott.edu