Steven Faltas Uhon 302 CV
Steven Faltas Uhon 302 CV
Steven Faltas Uhon 302 CV
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2025 (anticipated)
Major: Biological Sciences- Human Health and Disease, Pre-Med
Minors: Entrepreneurship, Biochemistry
Cumulative GPA: 4.00
RELATED COURSEWORK
General Genetics and Lab, Organic Chemistry I and Lab, Medical Ethics, General Chemistry I and Lab, General Chemistry II and
Lab, Fundamentals of Biology I and Lab, Fundamentals of Biology II and Lab
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Animal Science, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Student Researcher, Dr. Amy Desaulniers, Reproductive Physiology, August 2021 - Present
Perform many washes with different filtrations of water to sterilize detergent sensitive dishes
Test protein and DNA samples using PCR and protein assay analysis techniques
Maintain lab cleanliness by sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment
Tissue sectioning of mouse testis using a microtome to create microscope slides for use in histological analysis
Histological analysis of Leydig cells and seminiferous tubules in testis using microscope and cellSens software
INVOLVEMENT
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
- NU Meds, Lincoln, NE
President, May 2023 – Present
Treasurer, April 2022 – May 2023
Member, September 2021 – Present
- American Medical Student Association, Lincoln, NE
Member, September 2021 – May 2022
- Intercultural Senior Center, Omaha, NE
Volunteer, June 2020 – Present
- Sigma Chi Fraternity, Lincoln, NE
Member, February 2022 – Present
Scholarship Chair, March 2022 – Present
Interfraternity Council Delegate, August 2022 – Present
Judicial Board Representative, March 2022 – December 2022
- Order of Omega, Lincoln, NE
Member, November 2022 - Present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Subway, Omaha, NE
Sandwich Artist, July 2019 – December 2022
Communicate with 50+ customers per hour to help customers feel welcome, and give them advice with food selection
Prepare sandwiches and backup food for customers and for the next day
Balance the register at the end of each shift to sort customer payments, coupons, and paperwork
Maintain restaurant cleanliness to keep safe eating conditions for customers in the dining area, prep area, and bathrooms
Take inventory of all products in the restaurant and input the information into the computer system
Trained new employees in sandwich making, food preparation, and sanitation techniques
HONORS & AWARDS
Dean’s List, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE, Fall 2021 – Present
Regents Scholar, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, Fall 2021 - Present
Paul and Phyllis Evonne Gregory Scholarship Fund, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE, Spring 2023
Samuel H. Perry MD & Patricia B Perry PhD Scholarship, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE. Spring 2023
GRANTS
CTT Research Grant, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE, Spring 2022
POSTERS
1. S.S. Faltas, C. Nguyen, R. Metcalf, C. Bernhard, D. Lagundzin, K. Sharma, K. Sharp, T. Safranski, M.
Lucy, A.T. Desaulniers. 2023. Impaired seminiferous tubule development in neonatal boars after in
utero heat stress.
2. C. Nguyen, S.S. Faltas, M. Wegner, J. Rupert, C. Bernhard, D. Lagundzin, K. Sharma, K. Sharp, T.
Safranski, M. Lucy, A.T. Desaulniers. 2023. Effects of in utero heat stress on development and function
of porcine Leydig cells.
3. Faltas, S.S., C. Nguyen, M.L. Burns, A.M. Petty, L.E. Clifton, K.W. Lovercamp, A.T.
Desaulniers. 2022. The effect of corncob bedding on murine testis composition. UNL Undergraduate
Research Fair.
4. Nguyen, C., S.S. Faltas, M.L. Burns, A.M. Petty, L.E. Clifton, K.W. Lovercamp, A.T.
Desaulniers. 2022. Leydig cell metrics in male mice exposed to environmental phytoestrogens during
reproductive development. UNL Undergraduate Research Fair.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Quality Career Pathways, Omaha, NE, Expiring: September 2024, License #: 154648