NIDHI NAIK
nnaik2@umbc.edu; 301-741-3554; https://nnaik250.wixsite.com/nidhinaik
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EDUCATION
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Baltimore, MD
BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; CUM GPA: 3.5/4.0 May 2021
Minor in Computer Science
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HONORS
Meyerhoff Scholar June 2017 - Present
LSAMP Scholar June 2017 - Present
Grand Challenge Scholar August 2019 – Present
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Molecular Imaging for Drug Discovery, Comprehensive Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry II, Data Structures, Physics II, Calculus II
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RELEVANT SKILLS
Laboratory: Gas Phase Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Nanoprecipitation
Computer: Python, C++, MATLAB, HoudiniTM, FEBioTM, Image J
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Abramowitch Lab, University of Pittsburgh May 2020 – August 2020
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Using Python to design an interface between HoudiniTM and FEBioTM
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Academic Center for Student-Athletes & Chemistry Tutorial Center, UMBC August 2019 – Present
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Promote student understanding across multiple subjects by explaining key concepts
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Tutored General Chemistry and General Biology courses
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Lavik Lab, UMBC April 2019 – Present
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Conduct experiments to elucidate the function of hemostatic nanoparticles to reduce internal bleeding
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General Chemistry Learning Assistant, UMBC August 2018 – May 2019
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Assist students in the completion of their weekly coursework in general chemistry
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Hoag Lab, University of Maryland, Baltimore June 2018 – August 2018
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Conduct experiments to determine the energy density of tablets made at various pressures and speeds
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SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The REACH Initiative, STEM Committee Chair, UMBC August 2019 - Present
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Coordinate student research projects
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Plan activities to expose students to different STEM fields
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The REACH Initiative, Mentor, UMBC February 2018 – May 2019
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Empower high school and middle school aged girls to pursue STEM related careers
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First Lego League Volunteer, UMBC March 2018
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Assist in the execution of a regional robotics competition for middle school students
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SUCCESS, UMBC August 2017 – December 2017
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Assist adults with mental disabilities with schoolwork
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Aid the adults to become more independent with tasks
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Meyerhoff Council, UMBC July 2017 – Present
President June 2020 - Present
Vice President June 2019 – June 2020
Secretary June 2018 – June 2019
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Organize professional and leisurely events, for Meyerhoff Scholars
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Work with Meyerhoff Staff to plan events, including selection weekend for incoming Meyerhoff scholars
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CONFERENCES
UMBC Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day April 2020
UMBC Summer Undergraduate Research Fest August 2019
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students November 2018