Oluwadamilola Ayoola

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EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering GPA: 3.30

B.S. in Bioengineering – Cellular Engineering Concentration Expected Graduation: April 2022

Minor: Chemistry & Africanas Studies

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Researcher Tumor Microenvironment Engineering Laboratory Fall 2019-Present

Assisted in the investigation of the role of the tumor microenvironment on breast and ovarian cancer growth, metastasis and drug resistance.

Lab Techniques Acquired: Pipetting, Examining xenografts (mouse and human samples), sterilization of lab tools, making microfluidic devices, constructive literature reviews of past scientific journals, etc.

X Projects Leg Dynamometer Project Present

Created a portable electronic dynamometer for clinical use in assessing the strength of a subject’s quadriceps muscles.

Teaching Assistant Computer Applications in Bioengineering Fall 2020-Present

Assisted approximately 40 students virtually and in-classroom

Resolved technical problems encountered by students

Relevant Coursework

Software: Unix MatLab C++ Microsoft Office Python Beamer/Latex

Organic Chemistry 1-2, Thermodynamics, Materials & Statics, Biostatistics, Human Physiology, Biomechanics

VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Fall 2018-Present

Corporate Liaison (Present)

oContacted various companies (Google, Eaton, Carnegie Robotics, etc.) to acquire monetary sponsorships for NSBE’s National Convention – (ongoing)

Fundraising Chair (Fall 2019-Spring 2020),

oHosted a variety of fundraisers (Halloween-O-Grams, Valentine’s Flower Sale, EngagePitt) to raise funds to send 20 NSBE members off to 2020 National Convention

oRaised $5,570 for the 2019-2020 school year with the help of my amazing fundraising committee

Browne Leadership Fellowship Summer 2020

Assisted in STEM based virtual summer camps for Assemble (Pittsburgh)

Created a Community Needs Assessment Project that displayed my acquired research of the Garfield area and presented this at the Annual Browne Leadership Conference

Site Coordinator Ready to Learn (University of Pittsburgh School of Education) Fall 2019-Present

Gave in-person instruction to 6th-8th grade students from Westinghouse Academy on Math curriculum

Developed weekly lesson plans based on student’s progress and tracked in ALEKS system and also by Carnegie’s Mellon’s newly developed application, Mathia

Tutor Gwen’s Girls Present

Tutored various foster girls from 1st – 10th grade in their academic coursework

Trained on how to deliver equitable teaching strategies tailored to each student that made me more culturally aware and sensitive to their backgrounds

oTraining included: “School to Prison Pipeline” “Sexual Exploitation of Minorities” “The Imprisonment of the Black Girl” etc.

African Student Organization (2019-current)

Events Chair Co-Leader – Facilitated events such as our “Annual Date Auction”, “Freshman Social”, and more

Honors & Awards

Interviewed for outstanding mentorship for “Ready To Learn” program by Pittsburgh News

Skills USA – 1st Place Health Professions Portfolio

Awarded Cathedral of Learning Scholarship

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