Samin Chowdhury

received education on varying neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, their current treatments and research through seminars given by PhD candidates as well as faculty in the department. I applied this to how these conditions can affect cognition and mental health

Set tables and served food at Muslim community Iftars, organized Youth Group activities such as quran recitation, and helped clean the mosque. Packed hygiene kits to distribute to the homeless on Skid, Row in Los Angeles. Wrote Islamic lectures to share at Youth Group meetings, and led enlightening religious discussions.

assisted in managing and organizing human subject data from an fMRI machine, "deep diving" into the literature of sensation and perception, synthesizing findings from peer-reviewed sources. gained a fascinating understanding of the research of Sensation and Perception in Psychology

Provided reading and math assistance to children ages 3-5, planned lessons based on my evaluation of progress. Developed deeper patience and care, became a trusting figure. Provided weekly updates to parents regarding student progress.

Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate accounting of daily sales and deposits.

Served as a support group on campus, received training on how to properly comfort and provide mentorship to students experiencing hardships. Began an initiative through the organization Paws for Success, bringing a therapy dog to the school wellness center. Spent class periods in the wellness center providing a listening ear to troubled students