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Claudia Bassi

Fargo,ND

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP

Respark Innovations
08.2025 - Current
  • Field testing of chemical sensors and water sample
  • Design and improvement of 10 sensors for ion detection
  • Manufacturing of films for on-field testing
  • Self-management and independent problem-solving
  • Project ownership and accountability

STEM TUTOR

ACE Tutoring Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in chemistry and biology to undergraduate students
  • Assisted students in understanding complex concepts, and preparing for exams by developing customized learning
  • Communicated scientific concepts clearly and effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Patience, adaptability, and problem-solving while teaching

UNDEGRADUATE RESEARCHER

North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
  • Mastered mammalian cell culture (PC3, 293T, MCF7)
  • Basic 3D cell culture skills
  • Drug treatment assays and dose-response experiments (e.g., AMA)
  • Sterile technique and biosafety practices
  • Collaboration with graduate students and lab team


2025 SUMMER CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP

North Dakota State University
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Development of chemical sensors for water ion detection
  • Colorimetric assay design and analysis
  • Sample preparation and testing for corrosion-related ions
  • Data collection and interpretation of sensor results

2024 SUMMER BIOMEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

North Dakota State University
05.2024 - 08.2024


  • Assisted with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and AFM-based cell-pulling experiments
  • Mastered Mammalian cell culture (MCF-7)
  • Basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software knowledge
  • Prepared and presented a research poster summarizing experimental findings on cancer cell mechanics and metastasis


Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Liceo Scientifico Leonardo Da Vinci
Bisceglie, IT
06-2022

Skills

  • Mammalian Cell Culture and Drug Treatment Assay
  • Molecular Biology Techniques
  • Chemical Sensor Development & Field Testing
  • Water Quality Testing
  • Research Communication
  • Sterile Technique & Bio safety Practices

Accomplishments

    - Dean’s List (all semesters completed to date), NDSU

    - R.E. Dunbar Scholarship

    - Margaret (Groethe) and J.H. Stickelmeyer Memorial Chemistry Scholarship

    - International Students Scholarship

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP

Respark Innovations
08.2025 - Current

2025 SUMMER CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP

North Dakota State University
05.2025 - 08.2025

STEM TUTOR

ACE Tutoring Center
08.2024 - Current

2024 SUMMER BIOMEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

North Dakota State University
05.2024 - 08.2024

UNDEGRADUATE RESEARCHER

North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

North Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Liceo Scientifico Leonardo Da Vinci

Extracurriculars

PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION:


  • Organized multiple fundraisers, donation tables, and pantry drives raising up to $1000 ange Envelope (May 2023, March 2024): set up a table at the NDSU Memorial Union, to collect donations and draw encouraging letters to be sent to kids in hospitals
  • Participated in volunteering activities such as clean up of Ronald Mcdonald's house in Fargo, ND
Claudia Bassi