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Ridita Ekram

Queens,NY

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

NYC Health + Hospitals, Mentee
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Participated in lectures held by graduate school students based around organic chemistry and it’s applications to pharmaceuticals
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Pre-Med Program

Participant
10.2019 - 10.2019
  • Took courses in General Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments

Volunteer

Towers Play N’ Learn
09.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed a curriculum for students that lead to test score improvement by about 13%
  • Communicated both academic and behavioral performances to the students’ respective parents/guardians
  • Assisted the students with both homework assigned on-site as well as school assignments that they would bring in
  • Assisted with special events and programs
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
05.2025

High School Diploma -

St. Vincent Ferrer High School
Manhattan, NY
06.2021

Skills

  • General Chemistry
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Fundamentals of Biology
  • Cellular and Organ Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Writing
  • Sociology
  • Single Variable Calculus
  • Statistics

Projects

Testing Water Samples | Aug. 2021 – Dec. 2021 

∗ Acquired samples of water from Poland Spring bottles, Roth Pond, and taps were collected using sampling containers
∗ Used an ion chromatography to quantify the concentration of nitrate in each sample of water.
∗ Communicated with two people within the group project to relay data and information with one another.
∗ Conducted research and created data in the form of charts and graphs and presented to other groups.
 

Kinetic Study of Bleach Reaction | Jan. 2022 – May. 2022 

∗ Utilized many complex procedures and apparatuses that exhibit the limitations of accuracy and precision.
∗ Created data and graphs to describe the overall rate law of Malachite Green with hydroxide.
∗ Collaborated with a group and communicated information actively to create a well-synced presentation
 

Additional Information

  • Awards and Honors: , Women in Science, National Honors Society, French National Honors Society, First Honors Award

Languages

English
Bengali

Timeline

NYC Health + Hospitals, Mentee
11.2020 - 05.2021

Pre-Med Program

Participant
10.2019 - 10.2019

Volunteer

Towers Play N’ Learn
09.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Stony Brook University

High School Diploma -

St. Vincent Ferrer High School

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