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Arjun Vaidya

Champaign,IL

Summary

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
Champaign
05.2025

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
Arjun Vaidya