Tisa Manandhar
Brookline,MA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
AI Research Associate (Unpaid Internship)
Elements Haus LLC
06.2025 - Current
- Applied neuroscience and psychology to model player behavior and predict gaming preferences.
- Fine-tuned AI models to generate engaging content and develop personalized recommendations.
- Collaborated with founders to shape product direction and launch research-driven features.
Research Team #2 Member: Vocal Learning in Songbirds
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Investigated vocal learning in zebra finches to model human Betz cells and fine motor control.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Conducted brain tissue analysis through immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy techniques.
- Co-authored mini-review on zebra finches as translational models for motor function research.
- Drafted NIH grant proposal outlining aims and rationale, enhancing grant writing skills.
Research Team #1 Member: Present Bias & Self Care
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Investigated present bias in diabetes self-care using a mixed-methods approach, assessing decision-making implications.
- Developed and refined survey questions in Qualtrics to enhance data collection accuracy.
- Conducted interviews and analyzed responses to derive meaningful insights.
- Contributed to an IRB proposal ensuring ethical approval and compliance with research standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Psychology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2025
Skills
- Computer programming
- Data analysis and visualization
- Statistical analysis techniques
- Machine learning algorithms
- Statistical software proficiency
- Laboratory techniques
- Qualitative analysis
- Team collaboration
Awards
Phi Kappa Phi Oracle Honor Society (November 2023) and John Bernard Presidential Scholar Award (November 2024), Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society (April 2024), and Ithaca College Math Department Ramanujan Award (November 2024)
Leadership and Services
- Resident Assistant, Ithaca College August 2024-May 2025
- - Provided support and programming for 28 residents, handling conflict resolution and community-building
- Teaching Assistant for Basic Statistical Reasoning, Ithaca College August 2023-December 2024
- - Assisted students with statistical concepts and graded assignments with attention to accuracy and clarity
Affiliations
- Chief of Staff of Student Government Council at Ithaca College
- Secretary of Pulse Hiphop Dance group
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
AI Research Associate (Unpaid Internship)
Elements Haus LLC
06.2025 - Current
Research Team #2 Member: Vocal Learning in Songbirds
Ithaca College
01.2025 - 05.2025
Research Team #1 Member: Present Bias & Self Care
Ithaca College
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Psychology
Ithaca College
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