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College Park, Md

- Characterizing lymph node biophysical properties in healthy and inflamed lymph nodes using ex vivo models and nanoparticle-based microrheology (multiple particle tracking)- Mentored 10 undergraduate students through various independent research projects (graduated students are now working in consulting, government research labs, medical school, and industry roles)- Skills: animal handling, confocal imaging, nanoparticle formulation and characterization, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, multiple particle tracking, histology, Western Blot

- Led a total of 6 students ranging from undergraduates and graduate students in the business school to create a pitch deck for our client (Dashboard.Earth) to present to potential investors- Coordinated bi-weekly team meetings with client representative and weekly progress checks- Conducted market analysis, located over 20 funding sources and 10 potential partners for future growth, and identified 3 key competitors

- Co-led a group of 6 undergraduate and graduate students through a 10-week fellowship consuling project with Bethesda Green- Developed pre- and post-launch surveys with clients that was used for their 3 current clients - Organized team meetings and assigned roles to slide deck designers and software development team

- Tutored a high school freshman through a majority of her classes, including Biology, U.S. History, and Algebra I to boost all of her grades from a C average to B+ average

- Worked in a diverse team of 6 students, including undergraduate and graduate students, to advise H.O.P.E. Hydration a local start-up company, creating pre- and post-launch surveys and identify key grants in Senate bills available - Initiated the research development segment of the project identify 2 major competitors, assessing key cities for a roll-out plan, discovering customer needs/wants by conducting a social media survey- Developed 5 social media posts with the marketing team for promotion during product roll-out- Assisted the finance team to Identify 6 key potential angel investors and venture capitalists in the DC/Maryland/Virginia by finding key potential investors and the social media segment by developing 5 potential Instagram posts. - This fellowship was extended 3 additional weeks to a part-time internship

- Gained experience tutoring a variety of subjects which include the following: 3rd grade math, ASVAB test prep, college level genetics, college level biology, and college level statistics in psychology.

Irvine, California

-Taught STEM concepts using hands-on activities to 25 kindergarten, 15 second graders and 30 third grade students in a formal classroom setting- STEM topics included coding, robotics, and physical sciences- Conveyed complicated material in a simplified and eloquent way for young students to understand

Newark, New Jersey

- Facilitate both academic and personal growth of a diverse group of students on campus- Strengthened interpersonal skills and teamwork between other resident assistants and student residents

Newark, New Jersey

- Responsible for holding the students mentors accountable when creating social and academic events for first year college students- Served as a liaison between mentors, campus advisor, and faculty to ensure first year students are receiving resources and support that they need- Conducted and organized interviews for following year mentors

Newark, New Jersey

- Synthesized PLGA nanoparticles using three different methods (drop wise, single emulsion, and electrohydrodynamic co-jetting) - Investigated formulation effects on uptake by breast cancer cells- Awarded a $3,000 grant to continue research and presented progress to board of directors mid-way and the end of the project

Newark, New Jersey

- Help freshmen students acclimate to the environment of college through social and academic events- Reported to supervisor and concerns with student performance

Newark, New Jersey

- Develop event ideas to promote diversity and inclusion on campus- Create and posted flyers around campus to advertise events

State College, Pennsylvania

- One of 12 students chosen to be part of the 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) - Explored diffusion kinetics of nanoparticles for microneedle delivery- Work led to a poster presentation at the Penn State Summer Research Symposium and 2019 Annuaml Biomedical Engineering Conference- Skills: microneedle development, microneedle loading, fluorescence imagine, scanning electron microscopy

Jersey City, New Jersey

- Create a Biomedical Engineering curriculum for after-school workshops for students in grades K-12- Created a workbook to prepapre students for annual science standardized testing- Taught students basics of 3D printing and 3D design

Santa Ana, California

- Assist Guests when interacting with specific exhibits and explain the science behind each exhibit, - Provided friendly customer service to every Guest, ensuring their safety and positive experience

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Learning Communities, Residence Life

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