Ayat Monsia

Determined and self-driven student with a strong academic record, seeking opportunities to gain exposure in the field of optometry. I am eager to utilize my knowledge from upper-level coursework to acquire hands-on experience in assisting optometrists and patients, thereby fostering my personal growth as a medical professional.

Student Volunteer, UT Austin Teaching Refugees | Jan 2024-Current  

• Executed lesson plans to AISD refugee elementary students, accommodating various learning styles and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

 Voluntary Teacher/Girl Scout, Karachi, Pakistan | May 2019-Current  

• Initiated a Girl Scout Gold Award project in Pakistan, focusing on enhancing literacy rates among children in collaboration with local educators and administrators at the Religious Education Center in Rahimabad Colony.
• Successfully executed a two-month English class and establishment of a library, with ongoing support provided through regular check-ins and monthly virtual classes.

Religious Volunteer, Headquarters Jamatkhana | Jan 2017-Current  

• Demonstrated compassion and leadership by assisting the elderly during prayer times, providing support with tasks such as removing shoes, assisting with wheelchairs, and aiding in clean-up and set-up activities.
• Engaged actively in community events such as food banks and park/lake clean-ups.

3T3 Cell Culture| Aug 2023-Dec 2023

• Executed protocols for cell culture, including media preparation and seeding cells from cryostorage, ensuring optimal conditions for cell growth and maintenance.
• Managed cell care and experimentation, coordinating outside lab hours for feeding and passaging cells, and setting up experiments for cell growth curves, adhesion studies, and cytotoxicity assessments.
• Collaborated in a team environment, gathering and analyzing data from experiments to evaluate cell behavior and responses to different biomaterials.

CarpalCare| Jan 2024-May 2024  

• Developed and produced a wearable Class II medical device following ISO13485 and FDA guidelines, including key industry documents like Requirements Specifications and Bill of Materials.
• Device managed carpal tunnel syndrome and included key features such as an AI Chatbot and exercise recommendations.

ChromaPulse| Sept 2024-Current 

• Collaborated with team to device design a prototype device that electrically stimulates the optic nerve to restore color vision, incorporating a contact lens with integrated color sensing and Bluetooth technology for enhanced user compatibility and comfort.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of existing solutions, epidemiology, and stakeholder needs, resulting in a comprehensive market assessment and a targeted design approach focusing on efficacy, affordability, and user comfort.