Naima Abdirahman
Wellesley,MASSACHUSETTS
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellesley College Ed Career Awards
Hayl Organization
Somaliland, Maroodi-Jeex
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed a comprehensive investigation into Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Somalia to uncover vital predictors influencing support for FGM, informing future policies and funding endeavors dedicated to eradicating FGM.
- Leveraged advanced R programming and Python for intricate data analysis, visualization, and exploration of demographic correlations, providing actionable insights for government initiatives and policy formulation.
- Engineered predictive models employing machine learning algorithms such as Random Forest, elevating the quality of predictive insights pivotal for policy discourse and development.
- Authored a comprehensive report of our findings to aid in policy development.
Computational Analysis for Political Science
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Employed Selenium and Twitter API to Scrappe 3,000 tweets to analyze how the #BlackLivesMatter movement reflected in social media conversations.
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis to identify temporal shifts in content reflecting the movement's policy platform evolution and intersectionality.
- Utilized Python libraries such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to explore data visualization techniques of temporal changes in text data.
- Applied statistical techniques such as trend analysis and hypothesis testing to validate and ensure the accuracy of the research findings.
Summer Research Intern
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
06/01/22 - 08/1/22
- Collaborated with Professor Don Elmore in the Biochemistry department, focusing on antimicrobial peptides research.
- Explored strategies to combat antibiotic resistance by studying the effectiveness of antimicrobial peptides.
- Employed computational simulations to model and observe antimicrobial peptide activity in buffer solutions.
- Analyzed experimental data, interpreted results, and prepared reports summarizing findings, contributing to scientific understanding and advancements.
Sophomore Early Research Program
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Formulated different approaches to design an experiment that investigates the activity of antimicrobial peptides in the presence of other proteins.
- Employed a combination of molecular dynamics simulations and electrostatics calculations to model molecular interactions.
- Analyzed and recorded quantitative data utilizing strong attention to detail to ensure correct and accurate information in all future steps.
- Consistently communicated findings to other participants to assist with field projects.
Data Clerk
Wellesley college Finance Office
Wellesley, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct precise data entry to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial record maintenance and database updates.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for spreadsheet creation, data management, and financial report preparation, highlighting strong office software skills.
- Manage systematic filing and document organization to maintain impeccable order and accessibility of financial documents.
- Efficiently handle and sort mail to facilitate timely processing and distribution of financial communications, contributing to streamlined office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Data Science with a Minor in Economics -
Wellesley College
05.2025
Skills
- Expertise in statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and predictive modeling
- Mastery of R and Python for statistical computing, data manipulation, mining, and crafting compelling data visualizations
- Exceptional ability to manage, clean, and interpret large datasets with a focus on accuracy and consistency
- Strong communication and group work skills, facilitating effective collaboration in analytical projects
- Enthusiastic about data science and dedicated to making a positive difference through analytics
Timeline
Data Clerk
Wellesley college Finance Office
07.2023 - Current
Wellesley College Ed Career Awards
Hayl Organization
05.2023 - 08.2023
Computational Analysis for Political Science
Wellesley College
09.2022 - Current
Sophomore Early Research Program
Wellesley College
09.2022 - 06.2023
Summer Research Intern
Wellesley College
06/01/22 - 08/1/22
Bachelor of Arts in Data Science with a Minor in Economics -
Wellesley College
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