Dedicated and detail-oriented second-year dental student that is committed to advancing dental skills, patient care, and contributing to the future of oral health though continued education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program
NJIT
Newark, NJ
06.2021 - Current
Chosen as 1 of 12 scholars to participate in an intensive research program under a faculty advisor
Attending informative lectures about the process of conducting research
Assisting graduate students in their projects that focus on tissue reinnervation
Research Assistant
NJIT
Newark, NJ
06.2021 - 05.2023
Researched the optimal properties required for the development of a functional scaffold designed to facilitate tissue regeneration in patients who have experienced volumetric muscle loss (VML) injuries
Research Symposium
NJIT
Newark, NJ
06.2021 - 06.2021
Presented research project to audience and URI External Advisory Board
Placed 1st place out of 108 research projects
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
05.2027
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Skills
Arabic
Accomplishments
Ronald E. McNair Scholar
GS-LAMP Scholar
Dr. James F. Stevenson Innovation Award First Prize
National Academy of Inventors Chapter
Affiliationsandmemberships
NAI-NJIT Chapter Student Innovator and Inventor Club, Summer 2021-Present, Chapter of The National Academy of Inventors which is a member organization comprising U.S and international universities and governmental and non-profit research institutes. One of few students recommended by the External Advisory Board. Introduced to research and innovation and networking opportunities
Volunteer Experience
NJIT Coptic Society: Midnight Runs, NJIT, Newark, NJ, Fall 2019 - Present, Provide clothes, food, and hygiene products to the less fortunate in Newark. Converse with the less fortunate to understand who they are and their situations. Prepare note cards with encouraging words and bible verses and placed them in care packages
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church: Festival Fundraiser, Jersey City, NJ, Fall 2015 - 2018, Coordinated games and activities portion of the festival including basketball, face painting, bull riding, and pony rides
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church: Summer Camp, Jersey City, NJ, Summer 2015 - 2018, Worked with 40-45 children in elementary to middle school for 3 months during the summer. Planned events and activities for children such as "best dressed", "jersey day", and "twin-day". Made bible study lesson plans to teach children about their faith
Awards
Dr. James F. Stevenson Innovation Award First Prize, Summer 2021
Student Representative - Ronald E. McNair High at Lodi Unified School DistrictStudent Representative - Ronald E. McNair High at Lodi Unified School District