Gabrielle Akcelik, Phd Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il

-Led comparative research on urban design, applying causal inference (mediation analysis) and statistical modeling (hierarchical linear modeling, k-means clustering, principal components analysis) to deliver insights that shaped urban planning strategies-Conducted image analysis, including color and spatial feature extraction and scene segmentation (e.g., % of objects in urban scenes), to enhance predictive models and inform urban design strategiesDeveloped a scalable data processing pipeline & transfer learning model analyzing 200,000+ images, reducing data collection costs by 96% and delivering predictive insights for city planning and improved user experience-Designed and conducted online surveys (Qualtrics) and recruited 100+ participants (MTurk, Prolific, Cloud Research), generating reliable data that informed urban design insights and supported key decisions in ongoing research projects.-Published first-author research in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, analyzing behavioral data to quantify urban design preferences, resulting in insights that inform city planning and improve pedestrian experiences.-Communicated and instructed 100+ undergraduates on complex research topics across five courses as a teaching assistant and instructor of record; Provided mentorship to 10+ incoming LGBTQ+ Master’s students-Led Psychology Graduate Student Organization Diversity Board; Coordinated with faculty and staff to promote awareness and engagement with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Graduate lecturer for the MIND I undergraduate course at the University of Chicago. Responsible for facilitating weekly discussion sections, grading weekly student papers, tracking student attendance and participation during class, in addition to holding weekly office hours in order to aid current students.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Produce, edit, mix and master audio files, either recorded in-house or supplied by client, in Logic Pro X -Collaborate with client to create a project management timeline to ensure satisfaction with final audio track in a timely fashion

Chicago, Il

o Tailored a coding and mobile app development curriculum for 48 students, prioritizing accessibility, leading to a 30% increase in student participation and engagement in summer program culmination projectso Adapted remote summer curriculum into a year-long course for ~50 high school freshman

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Delegate tasks to artist relations and digital media teams; Utilized Google Workspace apps to optimize project management.-Conduct surveys to grasp musician pain-points regarding record labels and inform our own client communication and relations. -Design user interface using Figma for an in-development social media application aimed to increase musicians’ social networks.-Collaborate to compose, perform, and record original music; Submit deliverables to mechanical / sync licensing distributors.-Manage logistics and schedules for live events, liaising between parties involved.-Photograph and video client performances for content creation; Create short-form content and music visualizers for client social media using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro and CapCut.

Teaching Assistant for the MIND I, II and III course sequence. Responsible for grading weekly student papers, tracking student attendance and participation during class, answering student questions and concerns both in and outside of class, and lead/facilitate class discussions 2-3 times per quarter.

Chicago, Il

• Mentored 10+ incoming LGBTQ+ Master’s students, providing guidance on navigating academia and resources for LGBTQ+ support at the University of Chicago.• Assisted in planning and executing virtual events to foster socialization within the incoming cohort.• Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students at the University.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Course: The Psychology of Race, Class, and Ethnicity. Responsible for taking attendance, holding office hours, planning weekly and planning course lecture content for section discussions. Also responsible for guiding, running and upholding discussion sections in addition to holding regular office hours and grading weekly assignments.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Co-Founder of a musician-run show booking collective based out of Flatbush local venue, the Nest Brooklyn. Responsible for scheduling 2-3 shows a week, sourcing local artists to play shows, scheduling, and promotion of booked shows, and supplying artists clear feedback and communication with venue staff and show information. Responsible for checking patron identification, collecting entry fees and paying the talent as well as staff and bar, in addition aiding in the recruitment of individuals to do the same.

Brooklyn, Ny

- Awarded the National Institute of Health (NIH) Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Fellowship, which provided extensive training and professional development to conduct robust qualitative, quantitative, and data-driven research.-Contributed to the start-up of the Brooklyn Neurobiology of Learning Lab by constructing stimuli for a novel behavioral approach to measure predictive learning, using quantitative research methods to collect and analyze data, and presented findings to stakeholders in weekly team meetings and at eight scientific conferences.

Brooklyn, Ny

Chicago, Illinois

Brooklyn, New York

Princeton University

Working under Dr. Lauren Emberson at the Princeton Baby Lab over the course of 8 weeks this summer, looking at audiovisual integration of premature children v. full-term children.

Brooklyn, Ny

Chicago, Il

Researched genetic predisposition to asthma at the Ober lab by qPCR validation of asthma-associated genes differentially expressed in airway smooth muscle cells in response to IL-13 and IL-17 under Dr. Carole Ober and Dr. Emma Thompson.

Lindenhurst, Ny

• Assisted in the campaign for Suffolk County Town Legislator democratic candidate, Tom Dolan• Canvassed frequently with fellow interns• Gained experience with data entry as well as gaining experience in a call center

Lindenhurst, Ny

• Responsible for providing customers with the proper paperwork in order to rent an instrument• Provided excellent customer service to those renting an instrument• Provided the customer additional products, such as cleaning kits or music stands, in order to ensure the customer has the best possible experience with playing and up-keeping the instrument

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychology/Integrative Neuroscience

Dissertation successfully defended on July 17th 2024. Official graduation in Fall 2024.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Psychology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) program: 2017 Assemblyman of the Residence Hall Association.

English & Mathematics, 3.5

Took the following courses at Lindenhurst High School through Dowling College: English Composition I English Literature Calculus I & II

High School, Theatre And Science, 94%

Activities and Societies: Concert Choir; Morning Announcements; Drama Club; Science Club; Lindenhurst Marching Band Colorguard Member.