Dawson Nagy

Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) | Zurich, Switzerland
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
August - October 2024

• Collaborated with hospitals, organizations, clinics, and medical schools collecting data causing a gender imbalance in the Swiss workforce.
• Conducted comprehensive data analysis and stakeholder interviews to identify key barriers influencing the gender gap.
• Presented data findings weekly along with multiple formal presentations.
• Enhanced global perspective and cross-cultural communication skills through project immersion.
• Research project published here: https://sites.google.com/view/retentionofwomeninswissmed/home?authuser=0

• Crimson Key Tour Guide, Department of Admissions, 2023-Current

Handled all inquires from prospective pre-dental students via email or in-person. Contributed to WPI events such as accepted students day and Fall/Spring Campus Preview Days. 

Accepted Students Day- Led engaging campus tours for prospective students and families. Collaborated with admissions staff to support recruitment efforts and represent the university as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador.

Campus Preview Day-  Facilitated Campus Preview Days for prospective students and families, leading tours to highlight WPI’s academic programs, facilities, and project-based learning model. Delivered a welcoming experience to first-time visitors, addressing questions and sharing personal experiences to support admissions and recruitment efforts.

• Phi Kappa Theta, Member & Quartermaster, 2023-Current

Quartermaster- Provided food for the fraternity brothers and cooked dinner on sundays for the brotherhood. 

Relay For Life (American Cancer Society)- Worked with fellow fraternity's on campus to organize and host Relay For Life events, bringing the community together to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Coordinated logistics, recruited student volunteers, and helped create a supportive space to celebrate survivors and honor those affected by cancer. Played a key role in raising funds to support research, advocacy, and patient care initiatives. 

Thank. Kap. Its. Finals. (Children's Miracle Network)- Organized and participated in a joint philanthropy event with a sorority, providing free food to uplift the campus community during finals week. Helped raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network through donations collected at the event, fostering a spirit of service and collaboration on campus.

Elm Park Clean Up- Participated in a local park clean-up to spread awareness to our surrounding parks.

• Student Alumni Society, Senior Member, 2022-Current

Participated in fund raising events and promoted school spirit through raffles, school apparel giveaways, scavenger hunts, school mascot actor, and charity events.

• Goddard Hall Chemistry Stockroom, Scholarship Employee, 2022-2023

Responsible for managing the stockroom and assisting in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of materials and equipment used in chemistry and biology labs. Ensuring smooth operations of laboratory courses and supports students and faculty was the primary objective while handling shipments of new supplies and various chemicals. 

• DIII Varsity Men's Rowing Crew, 2023-2024

Competed in Mens Division Three Regattas and held a seat in the 4V boat.

• Dental Assistant (CDA), LABCO School of Dental Assisting / CT Office of Higher Education, 2023
• I.C.E. Certified, DANB Certification, 2024
• BLS Certified, American Red Cross, 2024