Danesha Derima
St. Thomas
Summary
Dynamic research assistant with a proven track record at the University of the Virgin Islands and Michigan State University. Excelled in quantitative research and literature reviews, enhancing team collaboration and community outreach. Showcased findings at prestigious events, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and attention to detail. Skilled in SPSS and Microsoft Office, adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of the Virgin Islands
05.2022 - Current
- Strengthened collaboration between team members, maintaining open communication channels for better project results.
- Presented research findings at university events, showcasing the value of undergraduate research efforts.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Summer Research Intern
Boston University STARS Program
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Presented research findings at the end-of-summer symposium, effectively communicating complex concepts to non-scientific audience members.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops and seminars to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Attended Freesurfer and Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) training courses.
- Participate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning
- Participated in community engagement activities
- Contributed to the creation of health awareness on the lab's website.
Summer Research Assistant
Michigan State University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collected and analyze electrophysiology data with the Plexon software.
- Assisting in electrical stimulation of octopus arms.
- Performed tissue slicing and staining of octopus axial cord.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge within the field, guiding the direction of subsequent studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Of The Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, USVI05-2025
Skills
- Quantitative research
- Research reporting
- Literature reviews
- Understanding of SPSS
- Microsoft office
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Creating presentations
- Community outreach
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
Additional Information
- University Of The Virgin Islands Fall Research Symposium , August 2022
- Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), November 2022
- Michigan State Summer Research Opportunities PRogram Oral Presentations, August 2023
- Michigan State University Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), August 2023
- University of The Virgin Islands Fall Research Symposium, August 2023
- Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), November 2023
- Boston University Summer Training as Research Scholars Program (STaRS) Oral Presentations, August 2024
- University of the Virgin Islands Fall Research Symposium, September 2024
Timeline
Summer Research Intern
Boston University STARS Program
06.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Research Assistant
Michigan State University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of the Virgin Islands
05.2022 - Current
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Of The Virgin Islands
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