Alya Akhtar
Evans,USA
Summary
Georgia Tech junior majoring in neuroscience with a premed focus, demonstrating strong academic performance and commitment to advancing healthcare clinical practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Teaching Assistant
Dr. Linda Green
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Lead weekly review sessions and monthly exam preparation for a cohort of 100+ students.
- Collaborate with professors to develop exam content and assess student performance.
- Host weekly office hours to provide targeted academic support and clarify course material in small-group settings.
Augusta University Shock Trauma Volunteer
Michael Fiedler
Evans, GA - Georgia
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient positioning by carefully placing support cushions to ensure comfort and safety
- Retrieved blood products from the Blood Bank to support timely patient care
- Delivered patient laboratory samples to the Microbiology and Core Labs to facilitate diagnostic processing
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms promptly after discharge to maintain sterile, safe environments
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Tessa Fink
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and experimental design.
- Assisted a graduate student with data collection and analysis for a motion discrimination study.
Catalyst Team Member
Hex Labs
01.2023 - Current
- Marketing committee
- Our goal is to create this one-day event for Georgia high schoolers to learn about the different STEM career paths, gain insight into impactful technology companies, receive mentorship from Georgia Tech students, and connect with other Georgia Tech opportunities
Volunteer Coordinator
Buzz Mobile Health
01.2023 - Current
- Reach out to volunteer organizations like Atlanta food banks to get our members involved in the community.
- Partner with other Georgia Tech organizations to educate others on mental health, basic life support, or to simply work together on a community project.
Observer
Augusta University
01.2022 - 12.2023
- 2022: Shadowed Dr. Pruitt, Dr. Singh, Dr. Bruno, and the residents in the neurology department during table rounds, and accompanied them through their patient meetings.
- 2023: Shadowed Dr. Reynolds in the emergency room to learn about diagnostic processes, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a healthcare setting.
Biology Coach
Discovery Circle
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: A summer program for teaching elementary and middle school students.
- Taught beginner and intermediate biology to help students explore new interests, get extra support, and supplement what they know.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia05.2027
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Evans, Georgia05.2023
Skills
- Data analysis
- Research methodologies
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
Awards
- 2021, Placed 4th at the state level for Medical Math.
- 2022, Placed 3rd at the state level for Medical Math.
- 2021, Placed 3rd for Fossils at the regional level for Science Olympiad.
- 2021, Won best speaker for Toastmasters in Earthcare 21st Century Leaders program.
- 2019, Placed top 15 in MIST for Photography.
- 2022, Placed 1st in MIST for Photography.
- 2022, Placed top 10 in MIST for Math Olympics.
- 2021, Semi-finalist for GHP in Communicative Arts.
- 2023, First National Semifinalist for the National Honor Society Scholarship.
- 2023, Nominated for Lakeside's 2023 Hall of Fame.
- 2022, AP Scholar with Honor.
- 2023, AP Scholar with Distinction.
- 2023, Winner of the CNTA High School Essay.
- 2023, Awarded $500 scholarship by Columbia County's Democratic Party.
- 2023, Recipient of IntelliGenesis Women Supporting Women STEM Scholarship.
- 2023, Received $250 textbook stipend by LAUNCH X Academy.
- 2023, Presidential Scholarship Award Recipient for REALTORs of Greater Augusta.
- 2023, AFCEA CSRA STEM Student Scholarship Awardee.
- 2023, KEY Military Scholarship Recipient.
- 2023, HOSA/National Technical Honor Society Scholarship Recipient.
- 2023, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship Recipient.
- 2023, Selected to speak at the TEDx event at Evans about the gifted program.
- 2023, Won Outstanding HOSA Achievement at the International Leadership Conference.
- 2023-present: Zell Miller Scholar
Timeline
Biology Teaching Assistant
Dr. Linda Green
08.2024 - Current
Augusta University Shock Trauma Volunteer
Michael Fiedler
05.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Tessa Fink
01.2024 - Current
Catalyst Team Member
Hex Labs
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Buzz Mobile Health
01.2023 - Current
Biology Coach
Discovery Circle
01.2023 - 05.2023
Observer
Augusta University
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Georgia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
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