Abigail Melaku
Evanston, IL ***01
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Education
September 2023 - Expected June 2027
Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Major: Psychology, Minors: Chemistry and Legal Studies, GPA: 3.8 Involvement in African Student Association, Black Pre-Law Association, and Engineers for a Sustainable World
September 2019 - June 2023
Walt Whitman High School Bethesda, MD
GPA: 4.0
Leadership positions in Minority Scholars Program and Black Student Union, dedicated four-year cross country and track runner
Experience
March 2024 - PRESENT
Northwestern University Gabrielse Lab Group - Lab Assistant Evanston, IL
● Took necessary course to learn how to machine using milling and lathing machines
● Working under physics PhD students aiming to measure electron magnetic moment
● Working hands on with liquid nitrogen, helium pumps, magnets, and various signal-detecting technologies
Potomac Grocer - Crew Member July 2023 - PRESENT
Potomac, MD
Berries & Bowls - Crew Member August 2021 - October 2022 Bethesda, MD
Skills
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Problem-solving, organization, computation, time management, data collection, reasoning Languages: Intermediate French and Amharic
Activities/Honors/Involvement
● Walt Whitman Cross Country and Track
● Northwestern University Dean’s List
● Body Positive Alliance Outreach Coordinator (Student-led Org: Social media marketing, leadership, fundraising, event planning)