Student · Scientist · Performer
Hi, I'm
Zoe Singer
Welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm a curious student passionate about science, creativity, and making a difference in the world around me.
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Student · Scientist · Performer
Welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm a curious student passionate about science, creativity, and making a difference in the world around me.
Learn MoreWho I Am
I'm a dedicated student with a love for discovery and learning. Whether I'm in the classroom, the lab, or out exploring the world, I bring curiosity and enthusiasm to everything I do.
I believe in the power of education to change lives — including my own. My goal is to combine my passion for science with a desire to help others and make meaningful contributions to my community.
Research
SOMERS Science Fair · Medicine & Health · Spring 2026 – Fall 2027
Approximately 30% of adults are affected by sleep deprivation, and research suggests that ~15% of Alzheimer's disease cases are linked to sleep disruption. My project investigates whether chronic sleep loss accelerates the onset of Alzheimer-like symptoms — specifically locomotor deficits — in Aβ-42 transgenic Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies.
Using a Power Tower to continuously disrupt sleep and a Negative Geotaxis Assay measured at Days 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20, I compared motor decline between sleep-deprived and non-sleep-deprived transgenic fly groups. The hypothesis: sleep-deprived flies will show locomotor deficits earlier — evidence that insomnia accelerates amyloid-beta accumulation and neurodegeneration.
Sleep deprivation is predicted to increase Aβ-42 plaque build-up in the brain, causing earlier breakdown of motor function — supporting sleep as a critical, modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
What I Love
I have spent 10 years in various roles in quarterly local theater productions and now serve as a junior director.
I am currently researching the biological effect of insomnia on human brain diseases.
I enjoy dystopian novels with social commentary to better understand the world around me.
I surprise my parents with my knowledge of 80s and 90s music and enjoy a wide variety of genres.
I'm a starter on defense, anchoring the backline and supporting my team through every game.
Playing defense in lacrosse keeps me sharp, fast, and always focused on protecting my team.