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MAKSUDA AKTAR TOMA

Lincoln,NE

Summary

I'm passionate about research and data analysis. I'm an expert at drawing meaningful conclusions from complicated datasets because of my solid background in statistical analysis and my in-depth knowledge of research procedures. I've conducted numerous research projects in both academic and professional settings. I am a skilled experiment designer, data collector analyst, and presenter of findings from my previous workplace. I've also had the chance to work on a research farm where I've honed my skills. I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and working through difficult challenges, and of course, I'm willing to work with others in a friendly manner.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
08.2023 - Current
  • Teaching Undergrad Students of STAT-218
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.

Research Officer

ASA Bangladesh
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Research to evaluate program outcomes and identify future risks
  • Leading both qualitative and quantitative research using various methods
  • Creating interview questions, devising sampling, and ensuring quantitative data accuracy
  • Condensing interview transcripts and maintaining data quality
  • Analyzing research findings, assessing program outcomes, and disseminating the results.

Research Assistant

04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducting qualitative analysis of research data
  • Writing journal articles based on research findings
  • Facilitating focus group discussions using appropriate moderating techniques.

Intern

MEL, Ethical Trading Initiative, ETI
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Data Analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), Variable sheet creation, Powerpoint presentation making
  • Data Compiling
  • Data Cross checking
  • Report Writing
  • Key Information Interview (KII) analysis
  • Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

Education

Master of Science - Statistics

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
06.2025

Master of Science - Statistics

University of Dhaka
06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

University of Dhaka
2020

Skills

  • R
  • Python
  • SAS
  • STATA and SPSS
  • MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Graphic Design

Certification

Youth Leadership to Prevent Extremism Program Organization: Bangladesh Nari Pragati Sangha (BNPS)

Skills: Campaign Design, Project Planning, Community Leadership, Emergency Humanitarian Response, Values of Diversity, Peace and tolerance, and Resisting Violent Extremism.

Country: Bangladesh and USA


Additional Information

Co-curricular Activities:

Debater

a. Organization: Dhaka University Debating Society

Position: General Secretary

b. Organization: Shamsun Nahar Hall Debating Club

Position: General Secretary

c. Organization: Rajbari Debate Association

Position: Vice President

Responsibilities: Participating in debate competitions and organizing different national and international debate competitions


Volunteer

Organization: Badhon

Responsibilities: Managing Blood Donors and Donate Blood.

  • Best Blood Donor of 2022 at Shamsun Nahar Hall


Achievements:

Debate:

a) Runner up in 14th JUDO IV (InterVarsity)

b) Runner up in IT Debate fest (mix-up)

c)Runner up in the Annual literature & cultural competition’s-2018 at Shamsun Nahar Hall.

d)Champion in “Baroyari Debate” in 2013 of 3rd RDA National Debate fest

e) Runner up in 1st RDA National Debate fest in the school segment

f) Best Blood Donor in 2022 at Shamsun Nahar Hall


Sports

a) Champion in Badminton -2016

b) Runner up in Call Bridge at ‘Samad Smrity Tournament’-2018


Timeline

Teaching Assistant

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
08.2023 - Current

Research Officer

ASA Bangladesh
04.2023 - 07.2023

Research Assistant

04.2022 - 03.2023

Intern

MEL, Ethical Trading Initiative, ETI
01.2021 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Statistics

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Master of Science - Statistics

University of Dhaka

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

University of Dhaka
MAKSUDA AKTAR TOMA