Arjun Vaidya
Champaign,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Learning Assistant
Grainger First Year Experience, UIUC
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted orientation sessions for a class of 20 new Physics students, enhancing their transition experience.
- Facilitated interactive learning activities, boosting student engagement and understanding.
- Provided individual support to students, addressing concerns and fostering academic success.
- Coordinated with faculty to refine curriculum, ensuring it met rigorous academic standards and improved educational outcomes.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Auerbach Lab, Beckman Institute, UIUC
07.2023 - Current
- Investigate rodent auditory system to understand cortical and subcortical circuit interactions.
- Presented research on language development delays in FXS rats at UIUC Undergrad Research Symposium 2024 and Society for Neuroscience 2024
- Develop skills in data analysis, experimental design, and scientific communication.
- Address challenges in behavioral neuroscience research with innovative methods.
- Contribute to advancements in understanding auditory processing and developmental disorders.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Belmont Lab, UIUC
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed stable TetR-Halo ligand expressing cell lines for imaging experiments, enhancing research accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize cell line stability, improving experimental reliability.
- Analyzed data to ensure successful expression, contributing to the advancement of imaging techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics Pre-Med Track minor in Molecular Cell Biology and Chemistry
UIUC
Champaign05.2025
Skills
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Technical Writing
Team Collaboration
Python
Matlab
Animal Vocal Recording
PCR
Gel Electrophoresis
Laser Optics
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Engineering Learning Assistant
Grainger First Year Experience, UIUC
07.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Auerbach Lab, Beckman Institute, UIUC
07.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Belmont Lab, UIUC
08.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics Pre-Med Track minor in Molecular Cell Biology and Chemistry
UIUC