Nahom Zerai
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic, excelling in collaborative environments and demonstrating self-motivation in independent study. Recognized for fostering a positive attitude and augmenting comprehension of complex subjects through a continual inquiry into the fundamental principles that govern them.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Robinson Lab, Biosciences Research Collaborative
Houston , TX
2023.08 - Current
- Participated in research pertaining to engineering synthetic connections between motor neurons and synthetic receptors to create synthetic neural amplifiers.
- Employed various statistical analysis pro
- Refined scientific research and reading skills
Bioengineering Project Based Learning Design Projects
Rice University
Houston , TX
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Designed a device to detect an onset, acute asthma exacerbation in patients with obesity based on previously established methods of detecting asthma.
- Gave a comprehensive presentation of asthma as a respiratory disease and the engineering design process that led to our final prototype
- Organized my team as the group's designated facilitator
3D-Printed Transradial Prosthetic Limbs - Senior Capstone
Sandia Preparatory School
Albuquerque , NM
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Researched myoelectric and body-powered prostheses extensively
- Shadowed a prosthetician to gain a patient-centric understanding of prostheses
- designed a fully functional body-powered transradial prosthetic arm.
Education
B.S. Bioengineering -
Rice University
Skills
- SOLIDWORKS
- AUTODESK FUSION 360
- MATLAB
- Python
- Transfecting Cells
- Passaging Cells
- Data Analysis
- Public Presentations
- Culturing Bacteria
- Breeding Fruit Flies
Accomplishments
- College Board National African American Recognition Program Recipient
- Black at Microsoft Scholar
- First-Year Writing Intensive Seminar, Best Expository and Analytical Essay Runner-Up
- C. Prescott Davis Scholar Columbia University
- John B. Ervin Scholar Washington University in St. Louis
- Yale Book Award Recipient
- Rensselaer Medal Recipient
Extracurricular Activities
- Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees (PAIR), Houston, Mentor, 08/2022 - Present, Volunteered to mentor refugees attending high school in lower-income communities. Assisted with college applications, homework, and provided English lessons.
- Rice African Students' Association (RASA), Houston, Member, 08/2022 - Present, Participated in RASA to stay connected to cultural roots and create a support system.
Volunteer Experience
- Roadrunner Food Bank, Albuquerque, NM, Member, 08/2010 - Present, Contributed to various essential tasks such as packaging shipments, vegetable sorting, and food transportation.
- Tutoring, Albuquerque, NM, Tutor, 05/2021 - 08/2021, Passionately tutored children in Algebra during summer months.
- Saranam, Albuquerque, NM, Volunteer, 05/2021 - 08/2021, Volunteered for Saranam, a local non-profit helping families escape homelessness. Assisted with setting up apartments and grounds maintenance.
Work Experience
- Construction Laborer, Cordova Contracting and Development LLC., Albuquerque, NM, Summer 2023. Spearheaded deconstruction of residential and commercial areas and rebuilt essential acequias in rural New Mexico communities affected by natural disasters.
- Floor and Sales Associate, Ace Hardware Store, Albuquerque, NM, Summer 2021 & Summer 2022, Enhanced proficiency in house maintenance and general hardware, demonstrating the practical application of my adept problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Limited
French
Limited
Timeline
Research Assistant
Robinson Lab, Biosciences Research Collaborative
2023.08 - Current
Bioengineering Project Based Learning Design Projects
Rice University
2023.08 - 2023.12
3D-Printed Transradial Prosthetic Limbs - Senior Capstone
Sandia Preparatory School
2022.01 - 2022.05
B.S. Bioengineering -
Rice University
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