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Sandra R. Babyale

Boise,United States

Summary

Highly motivated PhD candidate in Computational Mathematics, Science & Engineering with a strong foundation in Computational Mathematics Mathematical Sciences for Climate Resilience research. Currently working on a 3-year fully funded NSF project titled "Data-enabled modeling of wildfire smoke transport." Highly skilled in preparing resources, equipment, and materials for advanced research projects, with extensive expertise in data analysis, computational methods, and scientific problem-solving.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Boise State University
Boise, United States
01.2022 - Current
  • Streamlining data management processes, including cleaning, analyzing and interpreting data to enhance research efficiency and accuracy.
  • Conducting literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Presenting research findings at conferences, contributing to advancements in the field.
  • Developing comprehensive reports on research progress, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Utilizing statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
  • Synthesizing complex information into clear summaries for presentation to diverse audiences.
  • Submitted a paper titled "Model Error Variance Estimation for Weak-Constraint Data Assimilation" to the SIAM journal.

Tutor

African Institute For Mathematical Sciences
Kigali, Rwanda
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted lecturers with lectures, tutorials, and marking assignments, organizing and preparing additional tutorials as needed.
  • Attended all assigned classes and tutorials, ensuring full engagement in skill and review courses.
  • Supported academic quality assurance by regularly reporting to the academic director and lecturers, participating in tutor meetings, and assisting language teachers with student assessments.
  • Completed administrative tasks such as tracking student attendance, organizing elective course selections, and managing documentation.
  • Provided IT support by assisting with scientific software updates and managing consumables like toner and printer paper.
  • Maintained library resources through regular inventory controls and management of new acquisitions.
  • Handled logistics and technical management, including emergency equipment and visitor interactions, facilitating the integration of newcomers to the institute.
  • Enhanced student understanding with personalized tutoring strategies tailored to individual learning styles and organized group study sessions to promote collaborative learning.
  • Boosted student confidence and academic performance through consistent feedback and encouragement.
  • Collaborated with approximately 5 teachers to identify areas of improvement and adjust lesson plans, and assisted approximately 20 students in breaking down complex mathematical problems for better comprehension.

Online Internship Assistant

Institute for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Guided and assisted 12 students during their summer internships, helping them tackle various challenges in data analysis.
  • Boosted students' confidence by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving their study concerns professionally.
  • Collaborated effectively with my supervisor to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through strong interpersonal skills and a proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Bolstered team morale with active listening skills, ensuring students felt heard and supported while sharing concerns or suggestions.

Education

Ph.D. - Computational Mathematics, Science & Engineering

Boise State University
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12.2025

Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences for Climate Resilience

African Institute of Mathematics (AIMS)
Kigali
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Education (Physics & Mathematics)

Busitema University
Tororo
10-2019

Skills

  • Mathematical skills
  • Technical Writing
  • Programming with Python, R, Matlab, C, Fortran
  • Data collection, cleaning, analysis and Interpretation
  • Knowledge Transfer/ Teaching
  • Leadership skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Oral & Written communication
  • Windows OS, Mac OS, Linux
  • Microsoft Office, Libre office, SQL, Latex, Climate Data Operator (CDO) software
  • Research Paper Writing

Conferences/Workshops Attended

  • July 8th-12th, 2024: Presented a poster on "Model Error Variance Estimation for Variational Data Assimilation Using Regularization Parameter Selection Methods" at the Association for Women in Mathematics Workshop at the SIAM Annual Conference, Spokane, Washington State. Awarded funding for a full-week workshop or event at any Mathematical Sciences Institute of choice by the Association for Women in Mathematics due to an impressive presentation.
  • June 24th-26th, 2024: Participated in the US Research Software Sustainability Institute Summer School at George Washington University, Washington DC. Gained valuable skills in software design, modularity, packaging, and collaboration with Git/GitHub.
  • May 6th-9th, 2024: Attended a workshop on Leadership at Leadershape Institute, Boise State University, Idaho. Acquired skills in effective communication, vision-driven leadership, and team collaboration.
  • April 15th-18th, 2024: Participated in the 7th International Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference, Boise, Idaho.
  • October 13th-15th, 2023: Gave a talk on "Choice of Model Error Variance for Data Assimilation with the Transport Equation" at the 4th Biennial Meeting of the SIAM Pacific Northwest Section, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
  • March 16th-17th, 2022: Attended the UW AI Institute in Dynamic Systems Launch at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Certification

  • Awarded a fully funded one-week workshop at any Mathematical Sciences Institute by the Association for Women in Mathematics due to a successful poster presentation.
  • Received 1,000 Euros compensation for exceptional assistance as an Online Internship Assistant during the 2021 summer school at the Institute for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, University of Liverpool, UK.
  • Awarded a Graduate Assistantship at Boise State University, USA.
  • Received a fully funded scholarship to study at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda.
  • Granted a government undergraduate scholarship to study at Busitema University.
  • Earned IBM certifications in data science, machine learning, and deep learning.

Languages

English
Professional

Websites

Timeline

Research Assistant

Boise State University
01.2022 - Current

Tutor

African Institute For Mathematical Sciences
08.2021 - 12.2021

Online Internship Assistant

Institute for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
04.2021 - 05.2021

Ph.D. - Computational Mathematics, Science & Engineering

Boise State University

Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences for Climate Resilience

African Institute of Mathematics (AIMS)

Bachelor of Science - Education (Physics & Mathematics)

Busitema University

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