Samara Ashooh
Northampton,PA
Summary
Diligent Undergraduate Student Researcher with comprehensive background in conducting and managing research projects. Demonstrated strengths in data collection, analysis, and report writing, fostering understanding of complex concepts. Recognized for critical thinking skills and ability to contribute to team-oriented research environments. Consistently makes meaningful contributions that drive progress and innovation in academic research space.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Smith College
Northampton, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisting in reengineering enzymes involved in siderophore biosynthesis for biocatalysts.
- Expressing and purifying two mutants of an enzyme called T240v DNA and Wild-Type DNA.
- Focusing on altering enzymes found in metal-polluted environments to improve their efficiency in catalyzing chemical reactions.
- Participate in weekly lab meetings to discuss research progress and challenges faced.
Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps Enrollee
U.S. Department of Interior
Yellowstone National Park County (historical), WY
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted biological surveys and data collection for the U.S. Park Service.
- Helped with maintaining trails, collecting animal science data, and repairing park infrastructure.
- Installed bear boxes, inc. in campgrounds to protect the bear population and installed water bars in trails to prevent erosion and manage runoff.
Student Representative
Town of Shelburne Climate and Energy Committee
Shelburne, VT
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Sole student representative of the climate and energy committee in the Town of Shelburne, working towards promoting cleaner energy and preventing climate change on a local level.
- Helped manage a project of enhancing five different municipal buildings in the town with clean and renewable energy.
- Developed initiatives designed to increase awareness of student impact in local communities
Student Researcher
Fresno State University
Ghandruk, Nepal
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Spent 10 days in Nepal while conducting research on Sustainable Development and Solid Waste Management systems in the Himalayas, while trekking through Annapurna Conservation Area.
- A co-author for a scientific paper called 'Understanding solid waste management in the Himalaya: A case of Ghandruk, Nepal' in a science journal called 'Habitat International'.
- Interviewed locals and collected data on Sustainable Development and Solid Waste Management systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Smith College
Northampton, MA05-2028
Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Scientific Writing
- Literature review
- Quantitative Research
- Data Collection
- Fieldwork experience
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Collegiate Basketball Player
Accomplishments
- High Honor Role
- Summa Cum Laude (high school)
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Smith College
09.2024 - Current
Student Representative
Town of Shelburne Climate and Energy Committee
06.2023 - 06.2024
Student Researcher
Fresno State University
12.2022 - 01.2024
Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps Enrollee
U.S. Department of Interior
06.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Smith College
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