Michelle Lagana

Michelle Lagana's work experience includes:

- Currently working as a Laser Engineer at Eikon Therapeutics since August 2021. Michelle is responsible for monitoring and maintaining a network of laser-light engines used for super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. Michelle also designs, builds, and tests new laser-light engines for early research in drug discovery.

- Previously worked as a Lecturer at San Jose State University from August 2018 to August 2021. In this role, they instructed students in introductory Physics courses, coordinated lab activities among various instructors, and created and adapted interactive physics labs for remote learning. Prior to this role, they served as a Teaching Assistant for the Physics 50 series from August 2013 to August 2018. As a Teaching Assistant, they instructed students in lab activities, assisted professors in their lectures, coordinated labs, designed quizzes to test proficiency, and analyzed student success using the Force Concept Inventory.

- Worked as a Tutor at Bright Horizons from August 2012 to June 2013.

- Served as a CCD Intern at Las Cumbres Observatory from July 2011 to September 2011.

- Started their career as a Research Clerk at Naval Postgraduate School from June 2006 to September 2009.

Michelle Lagana pursued their education in the field of physics. From 2008 to 2012, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Science Physics at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled in San Jose State University, where they attained their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Physics from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, Michelle had some involvement with The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San Jose State University, although further details regarding their degree or field of study are unidentified.