EXPERIENCE
Septermber 2019 - Present
Selected through application and entrance exam from students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Collaborated in advanced coursework and research in diverse STEM topics during weekends.
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Data Science (Spring 2022): Hands on coursework in data analysis using the statistical language R. Explore open data sets such as NYC open data.
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Bioinformatics (Fall 2021): Explored diverse topics ranging from genome wide association studies, to functional cancer genomics, to the human microbiome
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Relativity and Quantum Physics (Spring 2021): Introduced to topics in Einstein’s special relativity and quantum physics; explored topics such as time dilation, wave interference, and mass-energy equivalence
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Introduction to Algorithms (Fall 2020): Analyzed data structures and algorithms; explored topics such as run-time analysis, complexity classes, and dynamic programming
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Biochemistry (Spring 2020):Explored how chemistry on a microscopic level can provide a foundation for biological processes; investigated topics such as metabolic processes, mechanisms of biochemistry technology, and how structure and function relate to DNA, RNA, and proteins
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Human Physiology (Fall 2019): Introduced to the structures and function of the main organ systems of the body; explored topics in respiratory, renal, and nervous systems, among others
September 2019 - Present
Selected as one of 20 students to participate in this rigorous 3-year medical program at Ridgewood High School integrating advanced coursework combined with labs, research, internship and mentorship at Valley Hospital
Followed tailored curriculum that included RAHP-specific advanced courses such as AP Capstone program, Anatomy & Physiology, and various English and science courses
Summer 2021
GIRLS WHO CODE
Attended 3-week intensive summer program to learn how to code in Javascript programming language
Completed asynchronous modules on coding in HTML, CSS, and Javascript, as well as website design
Summer 2020
SUMMER@BROWN, BROWN UNIVERSITY, RI, PROGRAMMING IN R
Attended 4-week intensive summer program to learn how to use R for statistical analysis through asynchronous assignments and lectures
Completed independent research project analyzing correlations among income, educational opportunities, and educational rigor
Analyzed percentage of disadvantaged students in a given region and average household income per school, versus standardized test scores
Summer 2019
INTRO TO NEURO SCIENCE, SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, NY
Attended 3-week intensive summer program to understand anatomy & physiology of the nervous system
Engaged in various classroom lectures and lab activities, culminating in a final research project
Completed independent project and presentation on post-autopsy manifestations of Parkinson’s disease in the midbrain
Summer 2021
Held half-hour sessions reading various selections of children's books with individual children between ages 3-8 as part of the Teen Volunteer Program
Read and reviewed books as part of the Bibliomaniacs Program
CARING FOR NYC, NEW YORK CITY NY
December 2018, 2019, 2020
Distributed care packages to homeless population in New York City during holiday seasons
Provided essential goods, such as blankets, socks, coats, non-perishable food, and hygienic goods
JUNIPER VILLAGE
2020, 2021
Prepared for and performed annual performances at Juniper Village, assisted living facility, during holiday seasons
Coordinated with musical troupe, including vocalists and other orchestra instrumentalists, to plan and execute performances
STUDENT & ASSISTANT, NRTYASAGAR DANCE ACADEMY
2011-Present
Prepared for and attended weekly dance classes to choreograph, teach, and perform various Indian classical (bharatanatyam) style dance numbers