Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
Affiliationsandmemberships
Awards
Timeline
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Simone Bishara

Summary

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

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program

NJIT
Newark
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
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
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

Volunteer Experience

  • Mobile Smiles: Dental Mission Trip Egypt & Bolivia, 2023-Present, Provided dental care supplies, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, to underserved communities. Educated local populations on proper dental hygiene techniques to prevent common dental issues. Participated in food distribution to support community well being alongside dental initiatives. Contributed to donation efforts to secure ongoing resources for future dental health projects.
  • 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

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

Awards

  • Dr. James F. Stevenson Innovation Award First Prize, Summer 2021

Timeline

Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program

NJIT
06.2021 - Current

Research Assistant

NJIT
06.2021 - 05.2023

Research Symposium

NJIT
06.2021 - 06.2021

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Simone Bishara