Zoe Abel
About Zoe Abel
Zoe Abel is a Biology Learning Assistant at Vanderbilt University and serves as the Opinion Section Editor and Senior Staff Writer for The Vanderbilt Hustler.
Current Roles at Vanderbilt University
Zoe Abel is currently a Biology Learning Assistant at Vanderbilt University. Her role involves leading a group of 16 biology students in triweekly class meetings focused on conceptual questions and scientific models. She aims to increase students' feelings of belonging in STEM education through active learning components. Besides her biology duties, she also holds the position of Child Development Researcher at the Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College.
Experiences at The Vanderbilt Hustler
Zoe Abel works at The Vanderbilt Hustler as the Opinion Section Editor and Senior Staff Writer. She writes about mental health and women's rights. Prior to her current role, she served as a News Staff Writer from 2020 to 2021. Her responsibilities have involved content creation, research, and providing insightful opinions on various topics.
Past Internships and Work Experience
Zoe Abel has diverse work experiences, including stints as an Emergency Department Intern at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and as a Nuclear Transport Research Intern at Edlow International Company in Washington, D.C. She has also worked as a Holocaust Education Intern & Tour Guide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Her roles have often required her to conduct research interviews with patients, nurses, and parents, enhancing her communication skills and community connection.
Educational Background
Zoe Abel is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts - BA degree in Medicine, Health and Society and Child Development at Vanderbilt University. She is also minoring in Neuroscience and French. Prior to Vanderbilt, she studied at Washington International School, where she completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Full Diploma Programme. These educational experiences have provided her with a strong foundation in science, health, and humanities.
Teaching and Mentoring
Zoe Abel has a rich history of teaching and mentoring roles, including working as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Vanderbilt University and as a Student Teaching Assistant at Washington Hebrew Congregation. She has spent significant time creating study guides and interactive representations of biology concepts for students, aiming to build relationships with peers and enhance their educational experiences.