NIDHI NAIK
nnaik2@umbc.edu; 301-741-3554; https://nnaik250.wixsite.com/nidhinaik
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
HONORS
Meyerhoff Scholar June 2017 - Present
LSAMP Scholar June 2017 - Present
Grand Challenge Scholar August 2019 – Present
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Molecular Imaging for Drug Discovery, Comprehensive Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry II, Data Structures, Physics II, Calculus II
RELEVANT SKILLS
Laboratory: Gas Phase Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Nanoprecipitation
Computer: Python, C++, MATLAB, HoudiniTM, FEBioTM, Image J
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
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
Lavik Lab, UMBC April 2019 – Present
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Conduct experiments to elucidate the function of hemostatic nanoparticles to reduce internal bleeding
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
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
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
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
First Lego League Volunteer, UMBC March 2018
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Assist in the execution of a regional robotics competition for middle school students
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
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
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