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Amber Abud-Romero

New York,United States

Summary

Neuroscience B.A and History Minor

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CARDs Peer Mentor

Barnard College
New York, United States
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated weekly mentoring sessions to enhance academic and personal development of mentees.
  • Provided referrals to campus support services to address specific needs of mentees.

Research Intern

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in designing and implementing research studies, including developing hypotheses and methodologies.
  • Reviewed and summarized academic articles, reports, and other relevant materials.
  • Assisted in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to academic journals.

Orientation Leader

Barnard College
New York, United States
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Participated in ongoing training and professional development related to student orientation and support services.
  • Staffed events, led tours, and coordinated trips and lectures for incoming students.

Outreach Coordinator

Columbia University Grey Matters
New York, United States
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for contacting and interviewing potential speakers for the podcast,
  • Assisted in developing strategies for assessing effectiveness of outreach efforts.
  • Assisted in creating content for website updates and blog posts related to outreach initiatives.
  • Edited raw voice recordings, added sound effects, and mixed to format.

High School Mentor

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal
New York City Metropolitan Area
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Mentored high school students throughout the scientific writing process and symposium presentations at Columbia University Science Journal.
  • Delivered constructive feedback on research paper structure, writing conventions, and data presentation.

Project Intern

Lost Women of Science Initiative
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted in-depth literature reviews and explored historical archives for factual accuracy.
  • Consulted with writers, producers, and actors regarding script changes and workshop feedback.

Neuroscience Summer Mentor

Sci-Mi
New York City Metropolitan Area
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Advised mentees on career paths, job opportunities, and educational options.
  • Supported students during scientific writing and presentation processes.
  • Inspired future scientists and leaders in neuroscience through dedicated mentorship.

Student Intern

Center for Engaged Pedagogy
New York City Metropolitan Area
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated on discussing research regarding trauma-informed teaching methods for educators.
  • Analyzed literature focused on handling emotionally intense and potentially traumatic subjects.
  • Formulated practices aimed at enhancing classroom support for all learners.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, United States
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created comprehensive reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Conducted microbiology experiments, gathering data and interpreting results effectively.
  • Observed brain organoid protocol and development.

Event Coordinator

Columbia Synapse
New York, NY
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Generated reports and presentations on progress for management team.
  • Organized campus events focused on academia and advocacy as part of events committee.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary guest lectures and panels showcasing innovative research by professionals in neuroscience and research.

Summer Research Intern

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, United States
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Trained mice in spatial navigation and learning tasks to assess cognitive functions to investigate Alzheimer's disease pathology.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data using statistical software.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Neuroscience & Ancient History

Barnard College of Columbia University
New York, NY
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Treasure Coast High School
Port St. Lucie Florida
06.2021

Associate of Arts - Molecular Biology

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
01.2021

Skills

  • Scientific writing
  • Microbiological techniques
  • Specimen handling
  • Social media content creation and editing
  • Community engagement
  • Podcast production
  • Archival research

Certification

  • Human Subjects Protection Biomed
  • Research With Minors - BIOMED
  • Participating in Vaccine Research
  • Working with Mice in Research
  • What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Cambridge Learners Award
  • Burger King Scholar
  • AICE Diploma
  • Con Edison Fellows Grant
  • Beyond Barnard Internship Program (BBIP)

Timeline

CARDs Peer Mentor

Barnard College
09.2024 - 05.2025

Research Intern

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
04.2024 - 01.2025

High School Mentor

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal
01.2024 - 06.2024

Project Intern

Lost Women of Science Initiative
10.2023 - 01.2024

Orientation Leader

Barnard College
08.2023 - 09.2024

Student Intern

Center for Engaged Pedagogy
05.2023 - 08.2023

Neuroscience Summer Mentor

Sci-Mi
04.2023 - 10.2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
02.2023 - 08.2023

Summer Research Intern

Columbia University in the City of New York
05.2022 - 08.2022

Outreach Coordinator

Columbia University Grey Matters
04.2022 - 09.2024

Event Coordinator

Columbia Synapse
10.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor's degree - Neuroscience & Ancient History

Barnard College of Columbia University

High School Diploma -

Treasure Coast High School

Associate of Arts - Molecular Biology

Indian River State College