Rowan Schneider

Rowan Schneider | Curriculum Vitae

141 E College Ave – Decatur, GA

615-838-4890 – schneider947@agnesscott.edu

 

Education

Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Minor in Mathematics

GPA: 3.64, Dean’s List Fall 2025, Honor’s List Spring 2024

 

Global Journeys Agnes Scott College

Religion and Globalization; Benin 

• Analyzed the impact of colonization and religion in Benin and how it has shaped the nation’s development

• Learned from religious leaders and locals about the views on religion shaping Benin’s culture

 

Research Experience

Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA

Department of Neuroscience: Dr. Jennifer Larimore

Effects on Anxiety and Depressive-like Behaviors in C57BL6 Mice with Burrowing Enrichment                                                                  

• A semester-long project focusing on anxiety and depressive behaviors in mice

• Work with a diverse group to create a hypothesis, as well as conduct the forced swim test and open field test

• Present a poster covering results at an annual research conference

 

Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA                               

Department of Neuroscience: Diana Lancaster and Dr. Jennifer Larimore                                               Effects of Nicotine on Procambarus clarkii Escape Behavior                        

• Project focusing on experimental design to observe the influence that nicotine has on crayfish behavior

• Worked with a diverse group to create a hypothesis, as well as form an experimental design from past research

• Executed research plan and significant results in poster format at a research symposium

 

Leadership Experience

Agnes Scott Resource Center for Math and Science Decatur, GA

Learning Assistant                                

• Tutor students one-on-one in subjects including math, biology, chemistry, and psychology

       5-8 hours a week

• Collaborate with instructors to provide relevant coursework and aid in an introductory lab course

• Empower students to problem-solve in STEM courses effectively

 

Agnes Scott College Programming Board Decatur, GA

Executive Board; Campus Traditions Chair             

• Organize campus-wide events including large-scale formals and festivals for the community

• Delegate tasks to a committee, as well as working with other board members to ensure tasks and events are completed

• Communicate with other student organizations on campus, as well as campus departments and community vendors

 

Kaldi’s Coffee Company Decatur, GA

Barista                

• Deliver exceptional service serving guests in a high-volume, fast-paced environment working 25-35 hours a week

• Demonstrate multitasking and time-management skills by balancing guest interactions, resolving concerns, and ensuring accuracy in drink and food orders

• Cross-trained in multiple positions to adapt to business needs, enhancing flexibility and teamwork

 

Presentations

Elliot A; Barrett S; Schneider R; Larimore J. “Effects on Anxiety and Depressive-like behaviors in C57BL6  Mice with Burrowing Enrichment” (poster). Spring Annual Research Conference, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA

 

Elliot A; Barrett S; Schneider R; Larimore J. “Effects on Anxiety and Depressive-like behaviors in C57BL6  Mice with Burrowing Enrichment” (poster). Scotties with Nerves, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA

 

Harshman R; Mack S; Schneider R; Lancaster D; Larimore J. “STEM Effects of Nicotine on Procambarus clarkii Escape Behavior” (poster). STEM Fall Poster Night, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA

 

Skills

• Proficient in lab techniques including pipetting, agar plates, and maintaining laboratory protocol

• SPSS and LaTeX Software

• Analyzing primary and secondary scientific literature to identify key findings, trends, and applications

• Teamwork in lab and classroom settings

• Designing and executing experiments, including hypothesis development and data collection

• Deliver clear and engaging presentations

• CITI Training for use with Animal Models

• Training in Mouse handling procedures and the FST and OFT

• Behavioral analysis in mice and crayfish

 

Honors

Mortar Board at Agnes Scott Decatur, GA

National Honor Society for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service

 

Tri-Alpha Honor Society at Agnes Scott Decatur, GA

National Honor Society for First-Generation Students