Rishabh Sen
San Diego,CA
Summary
Pre-medical student at UC San Diego with experience in environmental and biological research, public health analysis, and community outreach. Interested in the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and human health. Skilled in data analysis, scientific communication, and collaborative research across interdisciplinary projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Team Member
Project RISHI at UCSD
San Diego, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated as a member of Project RISHI (UC San Diego chapter) on community development initiatives supporting Viyyampetta, India
- Contributed to projects focused on improving access to clean water, education resources, computer literacy, and basic healthcare services
- Assisted in researching and designing sustainable, community-driven intervention strategies in partnership with local stakeholders
- Participated in team-based planning and outreach efforts to address infrastructure and public health needs in underserved regions
- Supported cross-cultural collaboration to evaluate needs assessments and strengthen long-term development impact
Tutor
Standardly
Fremont, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Founded and led an online tutoring initiative serving 15+ low-income and international students in math (Geometry & Calculus), SAT and Spanish, developing curriculum, managing tutor coordination, marketing through digital channels and word-of-mouth, and overseeing scheduling and operations to drive measurable academic impact.
- Facilitated personalized tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding and engagement in various subjects.
- Developed customized lesson plans to address individual learning needs and goals for diverse students.
- Utilized educational technology tools to track student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance, providing actionable feedback for improvement.
- Transitioned business from in-person to online via Zoom meetings after starting college
Author
Saltman Quarterly, UCSD
San Diego, CA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Wrote and published an article for Saltman Quarterly exploring microbial survival in outer space, examining extremophiles and the biological limits of life under extreme conditions
- Investigated scientific literature on microorganism resilience and resistance to environmental stressors, including radiation and vacuum exposure
- Synthesized complex microbiology and astrobiology research into an accessible publication for a general academic audience
- Contributed to student science communication efforts through publication in a peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal
Senior Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
Fremont, CA
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Led Scout troop as Senior Patrol Leader during post-pandemic recovery, rebuilding engagement and participation
- Organized outdoor outings and activities to strengthen teamwork, leadership development, and practical outdoor skills
- Mentored younger scouts through rank advancement requirements, providing guidance and structured support
- Fostered a stronger troop community through consistent engagement and peer connection-building initiatives
- Contributed to doubling troop membership through sustained leadership and revitalization of programming
Research Assistant
Dr. Hannah Joy Warren, University of Washington
Fremont, CA
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Compiled and synthesized 35 peer-reviewed papers (1980s–present) containing biotic and abiotic Antarctic Ocean data, including temperature, salinity, and species diversity, with relevance to environmental determinants of health
- Developed a structured metadatabase to organize and standardize large-scale environmental datasets for comparative analysis
- Analyzed long-term trends in phytoplankton decline to evaluate ecological change and climate-driven impacts on marine systems, highlighting potential downstream effects on food systems and human health
- Integrated multidisciplinary datasets to support broader assessment of climate change effects on ocean ecosystems and implications for global environmental health and population well-being
Team Leader
Youth Power Project
Fremont, CA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Advocated for House Resolution 434 in Congress to promote youth political participation, with emphasis on civic engagement as a social determinant of health
- Co-authored press releases for the Youth Power Project outlining positions on key social issues, including those impacting community well-being and health equity
- Supported outreach and publicity efforts for youth voter initiatives to increase engagement in policy decisions affecting public health systems
- Worked to amplify youth voices in political processes, connecting civic participation to long-term community health outcomes and representation
- Collaborated with peers and stakeholders to develop advocacy messaging that highlighted intersections between policy, access to care, and population health outcomes
Research Assistant
Dr. Megan Cimino, NOAA & UCSC
Fremont, CA
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Analyzed population declines in Velella species by collecting and synthesizing longitudinal data on population changes over time
- Examined ecological and statistical trends to evaluate the impact of human activity on migration and distribution patterns
- Identified up to 50% population decline in regions affected by shipping routes and climate change
- Connected anthropogenic environmental disruption to shifts in marine biodiversity, highlighting broader implications for ecosystem and environmental health
- Interpreted findings through a public health lens, emphasizing how ocean ecosystem changes can indirectly affect human populations via environmental stability and resource systems
Student Researcher
Aspiring Scholars Directed Program
Fremont, CA
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed innovative bioenergy technology harnessing microorganisms to generate electricity, exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional energy sources with relevance to environmental health
- Collaborated with peers on laboratory experiments using algae and bacterial waste to produce electricity, investigating bio-based energy systems
- Tested and optimized multiple methods to improve efficiency and scalability of microbial energy production at the microwatt level
- Connected findings to broader implications for sustainable infrastructure and reduced environmental pollution, with downstream relevance to public and population health
Research Assistant
Dr. Peter Nelson, UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Analyzed Chinook salmon skeletal structures to identify morphological patterns and evolutionary trends
- Connected findings to human impacts, including habitat alteration and climate change
- Synthesized research into a scientific presentation for dissemination
- Presented findings at the Bay-Delta Science Conference to an audience of 300+ experts and peers
- Engaged in scientific discussion and knowledge exchange with researchers in the field
- Examined environmental impact as well as damage to human health and safety in local regions affected
Intern
The Energy Coalition
San Francisco, CA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Studied California resource conservation efforts to analyze regional sustainability challenges and their implications for public health
- Conducted surveys of 100+ residents to collect data on energy and water usage patterns and assess community-level environmental exposure risks
- Developed software to model and analyze energy consumption trends with relevance to population health and resource accessibility
- Synthesized findings into a policy recommendation paper focused on improving resource efficiency and long-term community health outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2029
Skills
- Scientific research & literature review (biological and environmental health topics)
- Data analysis & interpretation of population-level trends relevant to public health
- Experimental design & hypothesis-driven investigation
- Scientific writing & research publication
- Public speaking & presentation of scientific findings to academic audiences
- Statistical reasoning & quantitative analysis
- Environmental health analysis (climate change and ecosystem impacts on human systems)
- Cross-cultural communication in global health and community outreach settings
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Team Member
Project RISHI at UCSD
09.2025 - Current
Author
Saltman Quarterly, UCSD
09.2025 - 01.2026
Tutor
Standardly
06.2024 - Current
Intern
The Energy Coalition
02.2024 - 09.2024
Team Leader
Youth Power Project
01.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
09.2023 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Hannah Joy Warren, University of Washington
08.2023 - 06.2025
Student Researcher
Aspiring Scholars Directed Program
08.2023 - 02.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Megan Cimino, NOAA & UCSC
06.2023 - 03.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Peter Nelson, UCSC
03.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California, San Diego