Zhani Swailes
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a degree in Sociology. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating STEM education and recruitment strategies for women in STEM research.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
North Carolina A&T State University
01.2023 - Current
- An undergrad research position with NC A&T State University, responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis on research assignments, coding through machine learning techniques, writing essays, presenting to program directors, executives, and other research assistants
- Interact with external partners to gather data to use in writing policy briefs, blog posts and other internal and external documents
- Conduct surveys, interviews, and experimental analysis on assigned data
- Focuses on research in the STEM industry.
Mentee
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Novartis mentorship program for career readiness through TMCF
- Develop essential skills and techniques through learning and shadowing senior employees
- Learn social, academic, and leadership skills through the program's courses and evaluations.
Intern
U.S. Foreign Service Institute
08.2022 - 04.2023
- An internship spent working with the U.S
- Department of State supporting various program activities and administrative tasks
- Attended and participated in routine meetings and collaborating with partners on assigned topics
- Designed presentations and infographics for directors to analyze based on weekly assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Sociology
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SPSS analysis
- Research
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Microsoft Excel
- Research Paper Writing
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Research Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Literature Reviews
Activities
- Dean's List; 2021, 2022, 2023
- NC A&T Summer Fellowship Application Preparation Program (2023)
- TMCF Pitch Competition 2023
- NC A&T State University, Citadel Campus Ministry, Vice President (2023)
- Presenter at the NC A&T State University Undergraduate Research Symposium (2023)
- Emerging Leaders' Certificate - TRUIST Leadership Institute (2022)
- TMCF Leadership Scholarship Recipient (2022)
- TMCF Founder's Award Scholarship Recipient (2022)
- NC A&T Honors Society (2021 - present)
- Black Reads at Bluford STEM Academy Volunteer (2022)
Projects
Presented Research Project "Machine Learning to Examine Online Messaging about STEM Education and Careers" at NC A&T State University Undergraduate Research Symposium (2023) and 85th Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociology Society (2023)
Timeline
Research Assistant
North Carolina A&T State University
01.2023 - Current
Mentee
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
08.2022 - 07.2023
Intern
U.S. Foreign Service Institute
08.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Sociology
North Carolina A&T State University
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