Dylan Carroll
Hazard
Summary
Driven and ambitious student with a passion for medicine, research, and community service. I am an aspiring medical student dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility in underserved areas, particularly in Hazard, Kentucky. Strong academic background in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, with hands-on experience in genetic research on yeast chromosome circularization. Committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Motivated by personal experiences, and a deep connection to community-driven values.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Calculus Tutor
Morehead State University
Morehead
01.2025 - Current
- Provide up to 3 hours of tutoring per week in Calculus.
- Assists students in understanding complex mathematical concepts, problem-solving strategies, and exam preparation.
- Develops personalized learning approaches to support students with varying skill levels.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mefford Lab, Morehead State University
Morehead
08.2024 - Current
- Conducting research on aging and cancer using molecular biology techniques.
- Performing PCR, gel electrophoresis, and other lab protocols to analyze genetic data.
- Collaborating with faculty and graduate students to design and execute experiments.
- Maintaining detailed lab notes and assisting in data interpretation for ongoing projects.
- Disseminated research at the Kentucky Academy of Sciences research conference in November 2024.
Intern Engineer
Challenger Learning Center of Hazard
Hazard
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked closely with engineers to understand development and optimization approaches in team projects.
- Supported engineering and production teams in identifying, tracing, and resolving various issues.
- Assisted in preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for assigned projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Mathematics
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT05.2029
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences/Biology, Mathematics
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2025
High School Diploma -
Perry County Central High School
Hazard, KY05.2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Research collaboration
- Project management
- Patience and empathy
- Resourcefulness and creativity
- Technical writing
- Problem solving
Certification
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certified in Biomedical Research
- CITI Certified in Biomedical Data or Specimens Research Only
Community Service
- Calculus Focus Group Tutoring, Work with Craft Students for up to 3hrs/week discussing topics they are covering in class.
- Hazel Green Service Project, In September of 2023 I worked with Hazel Green team during a service-learning trip cleaning the auditorium where Music on the Green is performed.
- Craft Academy Student Council, Worked with other Craft Academy Students to plan events, budget, and advocate for students’ needs.
- FIRST Robotics, Worked to ensure that the FIRST Robotics competition operated smoothly by showing teams where they needed to be and cleaned up.
Awards
- District Champion – Science Written Assessment, Governor’s Cup 2025, Achieved first place in the district-level science written assessment competition.
- Third Place – Science Written Assessment, Regional Governor’s Cup 2025, Ranked among the top three competitors in the regional-level science competition.
- Recognized for outstanding academic achievement with a GPA in the top percentage of students.
- Algebra Award, Awarded for exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills in algebra, demonstrated through top performance in a competitive written assessment.
- Multiple Top 3 Finishes – Language Arts & Social Studies, Governor’s Cup 2016-2025, Consistently placed among the highest-performing students in district and regional academic competitions.
- QuestBridge Scholar Finalist, Selected as a finalist for the QuestBridge National College Match, a prestigious program recognizing high-achieving students with outstanding academic and leadership potential.
- QuestBridge Scholar, Accepted by a QuestBridge partner school (Middlebury College).
Organizations And Leadership
- Member, MSU Chemistry Club, 2023-2025
- Social Media Coordinator, MSU Black Gospel Ensemble, 2023-2025
- Member, Student Y, 2023-2025
- Craft Academy Student Council, 2023–2024
Timeline
Calculus Tutor
Morehead State University
01.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mefford Lab, Morehead State University
08.2024 - Current
Intern Engineer
Challenger Learning Center of Hazard
10.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Mathematics
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences/Biology, Mathematics
Morehead State University
High School Diploma -
Perry County Central High School