Modeling of dynamic biological systems @ the Bagheri Lab

• Research assistant for Dr. Trevor Bedford investigating epistasis in sars-cov-2• Use MLR models to assign fitness to different sars-cov-2 variant lineages, assess for epistasis through analyzing fitness differences• Write Python data parsing and analysis scripts, create pipelines with Jupyter Notebook

• Research assistant for Dr. Trevor Bedford investigating Norovirus adaptive evolution with phylogenetic analysis approach and population statistics• Wrote Python, Snakemake, Augur scripts for data wrangling and used R for data visualization• Construct phylogenetic trees for Norovirus genogroups and genes using NextStrain• Participate in poster symposium and gave presentation/talk on research project

- Undergraduate programmer/research assistant under mentorship of Dr. Eric Klavins- Translate wet lab protocols into standardized Ruby code for cloud based software Aquarium - Test, revise, and design software to improve efficiency of Aquarium software - Collaborate with lab technicians to standardize lab protocols and user interface of Aquarium software

- Oversee artist progress in publication cycle, create timeline/deadlines for artists to meet, run illustration workshops and art critiques, hire new artists for each publication cycle- Collaborate with local student-run art businesses/organizations to promote art content in science and research - Create first neuroscience art gallery at UW to promote interdisciplinary thinking in science, and encourage diversity in research

- Create 3-4 illustrations for each article starting on Issue 19 of the Grey Matters Neuroscience Journal- Analyzed articles to build diagrams for facilitated comprehension of scientific processes described- Collaborated with internal editors and authors for coherent message of each article

- Promote accessibility and curiosity for science by spreading awareness of recent science developments and events- Encourage intersectionality between disciplines by highlighting the presence and importance of art within science- Enhance communication to community through social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter- Analyze engagement statistics and create social media posting plan - Manage WordPress website by keeping content up to date and accessible through streamlined Ux Design

- Team: Morphological Analysis || Professor: Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara || PhD Research Mentors: Alyssa Sargent, Amanda Hewes, David Cuban || Publication in process- Landmarking 1,000+ scans to build extensive database using SlicerMorph- Utilize Matlab and Python to do 3D tracking on hummingbird flight trajectory and movement- Complete labs on Slicermorph program to learn segmentation and statistical shape analysis for 3D reconstruction - Write protocols for Slicermorph program functions (segmentation and measurement) for future student use- Collaborate with small team consisting of research lead and professor to target coherent protocol formats and style

- Host weekly office hours to instruct students on rep invariants, code reasoning, testing, ADTdesign, generics, and React- Grade weekly projects and midterms/finals to provide feedback and corrections- Provide feedback for improving course infrastructure, assignments, and section materials

Teaching assistant for UW CSE 142 introductory Java class

- Building patient database with medical records with collaborating LVPEI hospitals in India using RStudio and Excel. Identifying statistical trends that point to barriers of access for patients in hopes of improving surgical protocols. - Design general ophthalmic tech curriculum (activities, wet labs, lesson plans) for internationaldeveloping countries in collaboration with USFDA and LVPEI- Identified potential barriers of access to cornea infection treatments in developing countries- Create graphics, animations, diagrams, and data visualizations for eye banking curriculum andpamphlets- Collaborate with international optometry surgeons and professors to procure most relevant information and techniques for curriculum

- Received mentorship from Nishan DeSilva- Networked with professionals in data science industry - Introduced to research structure of Microsoft projects

- Coordinate with Honors advisors to write lesson plans and curriculum for incoming freshman in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program to facilitate the transition into college- Mentor 13 freshman in the classroom and facilitate classroom bonding and provide support for health and academic resources- Design curriculum to support students both academically and with student health and wellness

- Selected out of over 140+ applicants to participate in a mentorship program offering leadership-building opportunities for students with workshops such as personal and professional branding, adaptability and diversity.- Founded and presented a leadership project (mobile application for early breast cancer detection and prevention) to deans and faculty at UW’s Annual Spring Leadership Celebration

Worked in customer service as a cashier and barista.

- Developed new organizational structure for executive positions- Overlooked committees to plan and manage volunteering and fundraising opportunities beyond competition- Managed mentoring committees to train new members on becoming better competitors - Directed monthly panels on member experience, budgeting, presentation tips- Oversaw financial transactions and budgeting - Communicated with adviser and school officials for conference registration and school fundraising activities

- Managed registration for local, state, and national conferences- Overlook operations of executive council- Coordinated communication between students and adviser- Cooperated with FBLA officers on state level - Worked closely with FBLA president to approve executive decisions

- Historian for meeting interactions and highlights- Documented member awards and attendance - Approved executive council decisions - Improved organizational system for documentation

- Researched and communicated with local organizations for volunteering activities for high school students- Planned fundraisers for local charities - Registered chapter for divisional conferences- Communicated and met with divisional officers and chapter presidents- Approved financial transactions- Oversaw executive council and coordinated with chapter adviser

- Photographed and filmed divisional events for documentation and advertising promotion - Interviewed with general members - Planned for monthly schedule of posting photos and ads

- Developed marketing plans for fundraisers and advertising volunteering events- Created print designs for posters and flyers- Managed social media accounts to update school about activities- Planned video advertisements - Communicated between general ASB and adviser to post advertisements - Designed and updated school bulletin board for efficient advertising

- Job Shadowed Dr. Chris Chen at the Bel-Red Pediatric Dentistry over the summer- Interviewed medical professionals