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ELIZABETH "LIZZ" GORA

Lagrange Park

Summary

Professional researcher and student with expertise and experience in Biochemistry, Museum and Exhibition Studies, and Anthropology honed through coursework, lab-work, professional experience at the Field Museum as a Research Assistant, and experience in education as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Proven ability to design and complete a variety of research on a series of topics to be used in professional, conference, public outreach, and academic settings. Excels in designing engaging museum and classroom experiences, showcasing a blend of biochemistry and anthropology skills and experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Experience Research Assistant

Field Museum
08.2024 - Current
  • Organized tours of anthropology students throughout museum gallery spaces
  • Helped design lab assignments for anthropology students in a museum setting
  • Guided student tours throughout museum gallery spaces

Informal Consultant- Student Education Experience

Lukas Museum of Narrative Art
03.2024 - Current
  • Consulted museum experience team members on the development of university student education and experience programs.
  • Advised on the best practices for curating student tours of museum spaces.
  • Provided recommendations for necessary components for education experiences to partner schools and the museum.

Anthropology Collections Volunteer

Field Museum
09.2023 - Current
  • Photographed and processed anthropology artifacts to be included in museum collections
  • Aided in collection and registration tasks throughout the museum
  • Labeled, measured, and described anthropology collections

Introduction to Archaeology Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Chicago Anthropology Department
  • Administered lab related lectures for weekly student lab sections
  • Guided students through archaeology lab activities
  • Developed various lab components for student labs
  • Graded student assignments
  • Chicago Anthropology Department

Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant

Linear Electric Inc.
06.2019 - Current
  • Utilized Microsoft Office techniques to organize data collection
  • Organized paperwork and employee documentation
  • File and organize documentation for individual projects
  • Collected employee hours and administer payroll
  • Collected and administer invoices and purchase orders for data entry
  • Completed closing documentation for individual projects

Volunteer Curator

Will County Historical Society
06.2015 - Current
  • Developed online and in-person exhibitions
  • Lead guided tours throughout museum spaces and exhibitions
  • Completed research within museum collections
  • Completed genealogy research for historical figures and visitors
  • Performed artifact cleaning and restoration for pieces within the museum collection
  • Attended and organized museum events for public engagement

Peer Reviewer

International Journal of the Inclusive Museum
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Reviewed proposed journal articles submitted by researchers

Student Chemistry Researcher

Gold Eagle Horizons
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed and improved product design for consumer goods
  • Developed quality control testing for product materials and performed necessary chemical analysis
  • Developed methodology and hypothesis for solving problems related to product creation and consumer concerns

Student Laboratory Assistant

North Central College
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Aided in the preparation of student laboratory assignments and experiments
  • Performed regular maintenance on safety equipment in labs
  • Maintained lab organization and ensured the practice of safe laboratory techniques throughout departments

Re-Member Volunteer

Re-Member Organization
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Constructed and repaired housing and community spaces in order to improve living conditions for community members
  • Assisted in garden development to aid in sustainable food production
  • Communicated with community members in order to gain an understanding of needs

Education

Master of Arts - Museum And Exhibition Studies (Anthropology Focus)

University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Analytical Chemistry Focus)

North Central College
Naperville, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Artifact Handling
  • Artifact Research
  • Artifact Processing
  • Exhibit Design and Installation
  • Artifact Cleaning and Restoration
  • Historical Research and Project Design
  • Artifact Labeling
  • Artifact Photography
  • Artifact Measuring and Describing
  • Phase 1 Archaeological Shovel Testing
  • Critical Text Analysis
  • Chemistry Instrumentation (FTIR, GC-MS, NMR, XRF, XRD, Raman Spectroscopy, AA Spectroscopy, Separation Methods, Microscopy, SEM, Spectrometry, etc)
  • Biology Instrumentation and Lab Skills (PCR, Cell Culture, ELISA, Gel Electrophoresis, etc)
  • Biochemistry Lab and Research Skills
  • Communication and Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Microsoft Office and Data Organization
  • Digital Exhibition Development and Collections Management
  • Teaching
  • Museum and Classroom Education

Additional Coursework

  • "Egypt Before and After the Pharaohs" (Coursera)- Sapienza University of Rome, Rome Italy
  • "Scanning Electron Microscopy" Certification in Chemistry Instrumentation- Hooke College of Applied Sciences, Westmont Illinois
  • "Polarized Light Microscopy" Certification in Chemistry Instrumentation- Hooke College of Applied Sciences, Westmont Illinois


Timeline

Experience Research Assistant

Field Museum
08.2024 - Current

Peer Reviewer

International Journal of the Inclusive Museum
05.2024 - 06.2024

Informal Consultant- Student Education Experience

Lukas Museum of Narrative Art
03.2024 - Current

Anthropology Collections Volunteer

Field Museum
09.2023 - Current

Introduction to Archaeology Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois
08.2023 - Current

Student Chemistry Researcher

Gold Eagle Horizons
08.2021 - 05.2023

Student Laboratory Assistant

North Central College
08.2021 - 05.2023

Re-Member Volunteer

Re-Member Organization
07.2019 - 08.2019

Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant

Linear Electric Inc.
06.2019 - Current

Volunteer Curator

Will County Historical Society
06.2015 - Current

Master of Arts - Museum And Exhibition Studies (Anthropology Focus)

University of Illinois, Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Analytical Chemistry Focus)

North Central College

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