Pavithra Jayakumar
Latham,NY
Summary
Diligent Research Intern with hands-on experience in data collection and analysis. Designed a novel research project by conducting literature reviews and presented findings effectively. Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in various academic settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Union College
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Trained in pipette usage, lab safety, and aerogel synthesis for two months.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and find areas of interest.
- Designed a novel research project involving the application of hydrophobic graphene aerogels on the adsorption of oil spills.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Regularly operated an aerogel hot press with mentor supervision.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures in a lab notebook, providing transparency and replicability of results upon request by mentors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY06-2029
High School Diploma -
Shaker High School
Latham, NY06-2025
College in The High School -
Hudson Valley Community College
Latham, NY08.2022
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Scientific writing
- Creating presentations
- Quantitative research
- Oral presentation
- Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access)
Awards
- Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair, March 2025- Won 2nd place overall in the Senior Division, invited to present at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, 3 special awards: Momentive Performance Materials, SI Group Smart Chemistry, U.S Navy Research.
- Capital District E-Week Model Bridge Competition, March 2025- 3rd Place in Maximum Efficiency, 2nd Place in Maximum Load.
- March North Colonie Kids Care Award Recipient, March 2025.
- National Merit Commended Scholar, July 2024- Awarded to high school students who achieves exceptional scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
- AP Scholar Award, July 2024- Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
- Jack of All Trades Award, April 2024- awarded to the Shaker Robotics (FRC 2791) team member that "went above and beyond to ensure the success of subteams other than their own."
- Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair, March 2024- Won 4th place overall in the Senior Division, Won 3 special awards:, Momentive Performance Materials, SI Group Smart Chemistry, Yale Science and Engineering Association Inc.
- National German Exam, January 2023- Won Gold (90th percentile and above).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Intern
Union College
06.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Cornell University
High School Diploma -
Shaker High School
College in The High School -
Hudson Valley Community College
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