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• Facilitated the conversion of electrophysiology and behavioral data into the Neurodata Without Borders (NWB) format by utilizing pyNWB documentation, ensuring standardized data interoperability for neuroscience research• Designed experimental procedures for WT and 5xFAD mice placed in ViRMEn virtual environments to assess inhibitory interneuron firing patterns in hippocampal CA1 and CA3 regions• Programmed methods for CA3 electrophysiology data interpretation in python and MATLAB to improve Alzheimer's Disease hippocampal interneuron activity visualizationWorked under Dr. Annabelle Singer, PhD, and Xiao Zheng, PhD Candidate

• Allocated $30,000 in grant funding toward improving student access to medical goods (ie. allergy medication, menstrual product, etc.), including through the revision of Pharmabox content and quantity across campus

• Organized and executed campus-wide events meant to boost student morale and positivity• Bridged communications between SMILE and the Georgia Tech Administration to organize projects such as those in campus beautification

• Conducted plasmid DNA purification and genomic DNA cutting/extraction on bacterial and mammalian cells to identify early DNA sequence indicators for Parkinson's Disease onset• Modified and purified genomic DNA in mammalian cells to encode for opsin proteins and bioluminescence to create innovative optogenetics-based approaches for treating epilepsy and Parkinson's symptoms using internal light stimuli• Observed (using Deep Lab Cut) mouse models following viral vector injection to the intracranial space for opsin protein and luminescence encoding • Dissected mouse brain tissue using Cryostat following viral vector injectionWorked under Ken Berglund, PhD

BIOS1108: Organismal Biology (Spring 2024) under Dr. Onur Birol, PhD and Dr. Robert Richards, PhD• Hosted review sessions for 200+ students to regularly refresh student knowledge of course content in preparation for exams• Addressed student concerns regarding projects and general curriculum while promoting collaboration• Graded papers/exams and created exam question banks

• Coordinated with a team to design and develop an innovative sensory feedback wearablethat works in sync with an affordable, high-functioning prosthetic arm

• Created and led advertising initiatives (ie. local events and presentations)• Tutored high school students in SAT preparation and college essay writing

• Tutored students in high school anatomy/physiology, biology, and chemistry (on-level, honors, and AP)• Worked with American Red-Cross to host school blood drives and volunteering opportunities• Volunteered in joint events between our SNHS chapter and the City of Alpharetta• Assisted new students in adjusting to their new high school environment

• Developed speech skills of members through workshops and guestspeaker events• Led region-wide TED Talk showcase events for members• Organized joint volunteer opportunities between TED-Ed and other organizations at Alpharetta High School to increase community impact and involvement• Recruited 40+ members

• Led a team of Community Service Managers in building connections with local art centers, festival planners, and City of Alpharetta officials/ event planners to form various volunteering opportunities for students to participate in • Competed and attained recognition in speech-based events at the regional, state, and national levels• Worked with the North Fulton Rotary Club in planning and recruiting sponsors for community events such as 5K runs• Assisted in collecting thousands of dollars that went toward various charitable causes