Alex Ince

My chemistry research was part of a Drury summer program called RENS, where I spent over 200 hours in the lab. This research involved using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography to create an assay for phosphofructokinase-1 activity and the effects of locally synthesized inhibitors on this. This research aimed to produce valuable data in this assay that could be used in further cancer treatment research and obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. After finishing my research in the summer of 2021, I worked until October to create a presentation and poster, which were presented at Drury University. I traveled to San Diego for the national ACS conference the following spring (2022) to present my poster. I have continued this research during my final semester at Drury, with it also serving as my Honors project.

• Volunteered at Jordan Valley Community Health Center (Holiday Events, Greeting, Survey Conducting) - Fall 2022
• Volunteer monthly as a lighting tech at Northside Christian Church: helping run lighting during services (~6 hrs/mo) - since 2021
• Volunteered at Boys and Girls Club - Summer 2021
• Volunteer with MHA (Midwest Hemophilia Foundation) since 2019 - Volunteered at events throughout the year such as family, educational, and fundraising events. I also regularly act as a Summer Camp Counselor for kids with bleeding disorders at Camp Wilderness.
• Volunteered at Community Watershed of the Ozarks - 2023

• Current President in BBB (Biology Honor Society): As president I help lead the organization and its officers while organizing events and managing the club. Through my leadership the club has expanded its membership which provides biological opportunities and grants to a greater number of students.
• Current Board Member of MHA (Midwest Hemophilia Association): As a board member I participate in regular meetings and volunteer my time to help the association. Through my role in MHA I have assisted in events that provide our community with education, fundraising, and a sense of belonging. As a representative for our board, I recently attended a national conference for education on teen programs in chapters, which I work closely with.
• Former Vice-President in HSA (Honors Student Association): As vice-president I filled in for the president when necessary and assisted with events and organizational goals. Through HSA, we furthered the academic pursuit of honors students at Drury while encouraging collaboration with other organizations.
• Former Treasurer in ACS (American Chemical Society): As treasurer I handled all the finances of the organization and obtained supplies for events. My role in ACS was fundamental to successful events that demonstrated the important yet interesting aspects of chemistry, while also providing opportunities to students (like myself) to present research at national conferences.
• Formally admitted honors student
• Former Class Representative in PHP (Pre-Health Professionals)
• Member of ALD (Academic Honor Society)
• Member of Think Green (Environmentalism) and Panthers for Prevention (Health Education)
• Eagle Scout