Maryann Chidume

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EDUCATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cumulative GPA: 4.74 Cambridge, MA Major: BSc - Brain & Cognitive Sciences

Minor(s): Chemistry Education

Scholarship(s): Susan C. Brown Scholarship

Relevant Coursework: Statistics I, Foundations in Neural Computation, Organic Chemistry I and II, Genetics I, Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, The Brain: Development, Plasticity, and Disease, Emergent Computations for Neural Circuits University College London London, United Kingdom

Division of Biosciences - Conc. Brain Sciences January 2022- June 2022 Coursework: Science and Ethics; Cellular Neurophysiology; Educating Minorities, Migrants & Refugees; Perception WORK EXPERIENCE

National Autonomous University of Mexico Querétaro, México Neurobiology Investigator June 2023 – September 2023

• Applied molecular biology and animal handling techniques in behavioral and electrophysiological experiments on 60+ mice.

• Optimized Python, Microsoft Office, and GraphPad to store, analyze, and visualize data sets.

• Employed precision techniques to extract and analyze mice brain slices. The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory Cambridge, MA Research Assistant January 2023 – May 2023

• Utilized molecular biology techniques to discover protein knockdown in cell cultures and better understand the mechanisms of synaptogenesis in Rett syndrome

• Employed in-silico DNA-protein docking techniques to observe and predict protein interaction MIT Concourse Cambridge, MA

Teaching Assistant: Ancient Philosophy Principles of Chemical Science September 2020 – December 2022

• Delivered informational presentations to help students understand complex course materials in Chemistry to meet key learning objectives

• Developed a scalable system to process problem sets for grading and efficiently proofread chemistry exams

• Managed Philosophy recitations to discuss cross-theory applications of content and spark critical thought for papers MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab Remote

Program Management Intern July 2022 – September 2022

• Assisted educators in hands-on STEAM curriculum development as a part of the Full STEAM Ahead Educator Immersion Program

• Utilized technical writing and documentation strategy to develop a starter guide for programming a micro:bit

• Managed educator focus groups for the STEAM Lab School (SLS) Professional Development Program Gabrieli Lab, Neuroscience Research Laboratory Remote UI/UX Research Assistant June 2021 – September 2021

• Conducted mixed-methods research (including 40+ in-depth user interviews, usability studies, and statistical analysis) to run cognitive science experiments relating to consumer performance and stress

• Designed and presented a proposal for the Portland Children’s Museum exhibit including visual curation, operational planning, and strategic development to convey core research findings LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MIT Women’s Independent Living Group (WILG) Cambridge, MA Community Manager January 2021 – January 2022

• Coordinate with house members to organize activities & create detailed plans to manage repairs and monthly inspections

• Organize documentation procedures to ensure that all WILG records are up to date and easily accessible across teams Other Affiliations: SEO Career EDGE Fellow (Technology), Volunteer CovEducation Tutor, MIT DanceTroupe President SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Spanish, PCR, Western Blotting, Immunohistochemistry, Python, Machine Learning, MATLAB, Microsoft Suite Specialist Interests: Neurodevelopment and Aging, Education, Dance, Weight Training

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