Orientation Leader Library Assistant

KRUPA BHAWSAR

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The Pennsylvania State University, University Park State College, PA Major: Biology- Neuroscience option; Minor: Physics August 2020-May 2024 (Intended Graduation date) Relevant Classes: Neurobiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry, Investi- gating Ecological and Evolutionary Systems: Insights from Stimulation, Introductory Psychology, General Physics: Mechanics, Elec- tricity and Magnetism, Wave motion and Quantum Motion, Fluid and Thermal Physics, Modern Physics- Relativity, Quantum Me- chanics, Calculus I, II, & III, Matrices.

EXPERIENCE

Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab University Park, PA Research Assistant, Roger Beaty Lab April 2022– Present

• Functional Near Infrared Optical Brain Imaging (fNIR) Task Force. Verifying conclusions obtained from “Accelerating Creativity: Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Simulation (tDSC) on the temporal dynamics of divergent thinking” using neuroimaging.

• Verifying impact of tDSC over dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on convergent, divergent thinking; serial order effect; factors inhibit- ing creative thinking using fNIR. Trained in fNIR preparation.

• AUT Scoring: Analyzing data and differentiating between creative and non-creative responses. Muscle Function and Locomotion Lab University Park, PA Research Assistant, Jonas Rubenson Lab August 2022–Present

• Animal monitoring, providing experimental assistance in supporting infant guinea fowl.

• Placed Geotags on birds with precision without damaging the birds; training birds for geometric morphometrics and dissection to analyze muscle plasticity. Coordinating with other research assistants in successfully running animal-based experiments along with supply ordering resources to facilitate smooth functioning of the laboratory. Mathematics Department, Penn State University

Learning Assistant, Albena Zikatanova August 2021–December 2021

• Solidified 50 students’ understanding about differential calculus, anti-differentiation, linearization, optimization, trigonometric func- tions. Assisted the professor in facilitating group discussions, doubt solving during everyday lectures.

• Conducted weekly learning sessions to enhance student understanding of weekly class mathematical problems while providing a platform for students to express their concerns allowing instructor to adopt optimal teaching strategies.

• Boosted student morale by offering time management strategies, problem-solving strategies. Weekly sessions showed 10% increase in attendance and 15% increase in active group participation. Chemistry Department, Penn State University

Learning Assistant, Przemyslaw Maslak January 2021–May 2021

• Assisted a group of 25 students every week by conducting recitation sessions to test their understanding of concepts taught every week. Served as a liaison between the teaching team and students to maximize in-class participation.

• Strengthened understanding about thermochemistry, stoichiometry, intermolecular gases and interactions, chemical bonding, period- ic properties of over 200 students by answering doubts during lectures. Tested qualitative and conceptual understanding of students by prodding them with lecture related questions.

Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library, Penn State University Library Assistant October 2021–Present

• Assisting library managers in smooth functioning of the library..Coordinated with other library staff in closing and opening of the library and during difficult situations such as accidental emergency alarm, during potentially dangerous person alert.

• Used library database to help patrons, update library records, contending correspondences, cataloging new and existing resources. LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International Student Orientation Leader, Penn State May 2022 – August 2022

• Served as a positive role model for new students and their families visiting Penn State. Introduce new students to campus facilities by leading tour for students and families.

• Assisted international students in understanding lifestyle in the US. Guided new international students through migration documen- tation doubts and other major changes. Created an environment comfortable for students to express their concerns and actively co- ordinated with other staff members to resolve their concerns. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Simulated the movement of airplane wings using springs NES International School Mumbai December 2018- March 2019

• Designed an experiment using springs and different masses to calculate the spring constant and the young’s modulus. Expanding conclusions from empirical data to visualize airplane wing motion during turbulences. Provided a way to transport eggs using egg holders to avoid wastage of resources NES International School Mumbai December 2018- March 2019

• Developed an egg cover model to avoid wastage of resources during transportation using calculus and regression. Used Lagrange interpolation to graph the egg, derive an equation allowing calculation of surface area and volume.Verified calculated volume using Archimedes Principle.

SKILLS & INTEREST

Technical: Proficient in R programming, python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap. Office Tools: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Pow- erPoint, Excel, Sharepoint.

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