Nishi Khandelwal

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Plattsburgh, NY, 12901

adnvrq@r.postjobfree.com

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Education

State University of New York College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Bachelor of Science Expected Graduation: Aug 2021

Major: Biomedical Sciences, Minor: Chemistry

Cumulative GPA: 3.89

Research Experience

Growth Mindset Scientific Paper, Department of Chemistry Plattsburgh, NY State University of New York College at Plattsburgh January 2021- May 2021

● Investigated growth mindset development in STEM majors with Dr. Kelly Theisen.

● Evaluated and analyzed 34 student surveys to study the influence of growth mindset during the COVID-19 pandemic.

● First-author on a peer-reviewed paper currently under review at the Journal of Chemical Education.

Biochemistry Independent Study, Department of Chemistry Plattsburgh, NY State University of New York College at Plattsburgh August 2020- May 2021

● Conducted research on unfolding pathways of Geminivirus replication associated protein.

● Analyzed the results with the goal of developing an antivirus for protecting plants.

● Conference presentation on ‘Unfolding pathways of Geminivirus (Rep)’ at Northern New York 11th American Chemical Society Research Symposium. Work Experience

Library and Information Technology Services, Feinberg Library Plattsburgh, NY State University of New York College at Plattsburgh August 2019- Present

● Assist patrons, organise and shelve books, book check-outs using ALMA, and gate counts.

● Monitoring the Feinberg Library, the computer lab, and connected computer facilities. Community Advocate, Housing and Community Living Office Plattsburgh, NY State University of New York College at Plattsburgh August 2020- Present

● Foster connections with student residents and create a support system for students.

● Resolve resident conflicts, hold office duty hours, host community building wide programs. Senator for Global Education, Student Association Plattsburgh, NY State University of New York College at Plattsburgh January 2020- May 2021

● Support and guide international students, assist students with their concerns on and off campus.

● Collaborate on development and marketing of an application aimed at connecting alumni with current students.

● Attended weekly office hours and senate meetings. Relevant Skills

● Laboratory skills- Isolate DNA and proteins; slide staining/ light microscope; gel electrophoresis and chromatography; SDS- PAGE technique; restriction enzyme digestion of DNA; aseptic technique; PCR; western blots; Bradford assay; micro-pipetting; spectroscopy (UV-Vis); crystallization; Reflux condenser; Spread and pour plating, Differential agar, gram staining techniques, inoculating and incubating microorganisms, sterilization, blood group analysis

● Microsoft Office- Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access

● Language- English, Hindi

Leadership and Awards

● Dean’s List, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh Spring 2019- Spring 2021

● President of Oratory Society club Fall 2019- Fall 2020

● Vice-President of Club International Fall 2019- Fall 2020

● Voting member of Clubs and Organizations Affairs Board Fall 2019

● Member of the Tiranga United Club (Indian club) Spring 2019 References available upon request

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