Shaima Alsaidi

Totowa

Summary

Applied Chemistry senior with laboratory and research experience seeking opportunities in scientific research, healthcare, and dentistry while preparing for dental school.

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn

03.2026 - Current

Conducted research on PDMS polymer composites using MRI and X-ray imaging
Studied filler-polymer interactions in silicon carbide reinforced PDMS
Assisted with sample preparation, imaging analysis, and data collection
Worked with MRI, mammography X-ray systems, and laboratory imaging techniques
Analyzed experimental results and prepared scientific presentations and reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

New York City College of Technology (CUNY)

Brooklyn, NY

Skills

FTIR Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
MRI and X-ray Imaging

MATLAB
Microsoft Excel
Laboratory Safety Procedures
Data Analysis and Graphing

Leadership And Pre Dental Activities

Founder & President, Pre-Dental Club, New York City College of Technology, Founded a student organization focused on dental school preparation and professional development, Organized meetings about DAT preparation, volunteering, and dental school applications, Promoted student involvement in healthcare and community outreach activities

Honors And Achievements

Magna Cum Laude Honors
Dean's List

Volunteer Experience

Participated in campus fundraising and student outreach activities
Helped with community engagement and student support events
198 hours of dental shadowing and volunteer
Food bank volunteer 100 hours
Tutor women how to read and write English

Laboratory Skills

FTIR Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
MRI and X-ray Imaging
MATLAB
Microsoft Excel
Laboratory Safety Procedures
Data Analysis and Graphing

Research

Undergraduate Research Assistant, New York City College of Technology, 01/01/26, Present, Conducted research on PDMS polymer composites using MRI and X-ray imaging, Studied filler-polymer interactions in silicon carbide reinforced PDMS, Assisted with sample preparation, imaging analysis, and data collection, Worked with MRI, mammography X-ray systems, and laboratory imaging techniques, Analyzed experimental results and prepared scientific presentations and reports

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

New York City College of Technology

03.2026 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

New York City College of Technology (CUNY)