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Nanaki Bawa

Nanaki Bawa

Journalism Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Echols Scholar | Neuroscience @ The University of Virginia

  • Education

    • Rock Ridge High School

      2019 - 2023
      Advanced Studies Diploma

      Activities and Leadership: Key Club (President), Science National Honor Society (President), Art and Literary Magazine (Editor-in-Chief), School Newspaper (Managing Editor; previously Outreach Chair, News/Sports Copy Editor), WINGS MentorSocieties: National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, Latin Honor Society*Top 5% of Class; recognized at county-wide Excellence in Education Banquet

    • University of Virginia

      2023 - 2027
      Neuroscience

  • Experience

    • Loudoun Now

      Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
      Journalism Intern

    • Grounds: The Virginia Journal of Bioethics

      Sept 2023 - now
      Editor in Chief

      Oversee the production / lead design of VJB’s flagship yearly magazine and online publication, utilizing expertise in InDesign and Creative Cloud products; lead staff and general body meetings, guiding staff to improve their articles through implementing AP Style knowledge

    • Health Righters

      Sept 2023 - now
      Editing Chair

      Oversee staff editors, presenting mini-workshops to improve editing technique and tone; published 3+ articles for the multidisciplinary publication highlighting topics at the intersection of healthcare and human rights around the world

    • University of Virginia School of Medicine

      Nov 2023 - now
      Research Assistant

      Perform immunohistochemistry to visualize circuit mechanisms of absence epilepsy; work with mice as a Certified Animal Handler

    • Asian Pacific American Leadership Training Institute at UVA

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Cohort Member

      Selected as part of a 40 student cohort to participate in multicultural student services-sponsored leadership development program; presented a case study highlighting the struggles of Sikhs in relation to hate crimes and lack of inclusivity in the education system

    • The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

      May 2024 - Jul 2024
      Neurology Research Intern

      Investigated applications of drug development targeting protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type D’s effect on Alzheimer’s disease and antiaddiction, performing protein expression and analysis, biochemical assays, western blots, and PCR

    • UVA School of Education and Human Development

      Aug 2024 - now
      Research Assistant

    • UVA Health

      Aug 2024 - now
      Peer Health Educator

    • UVA Resident Staff

      Jan 2025 - now
      Resident Advisor

    • ThinkNeuro, LLC

      Jan 2025 - now
      Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Animal Handler

      Animal Care and Use Committee
      Nov 2023

    • NAMI Blended Adult Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid
      Nov 2023

    • IRB-HSR RESEARCHER BASIC COURSE

      CITI Program
      Aug 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics (ICH Focus)

      CITI Program
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      American Red Cross Training Services
      Apr 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      Echols Scholar The Echols Scholars Program, College of Arts & Sciences Aug 2024
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      English Student of the Year Rock Ridge High School May 2023 Recognized for contributions and excellence in the English department, particularly relating to journalism involvement and initiatives; selected as 1/2 students awarded the honor in the school
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      2023 CSPA Gold Circle Award: 1st Place Columbia Scholastic Press Association Apr 2023 Honored with the prestigious Gold Circle Award which internationally recognizes superior work by student journalists and has been awarded since 1984; received 1st place in the category of "In-depth News/Feature Story"
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Award National Council of Teachers of English Feb 2023 Awarded the “Excellent” rating for the 2020-2021 online publication; only 11 schools in Virginia received this honor.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      Best of SNO Award School Newspapers Online Nov 2022 Selected by a national journalism organization for article focused on Rock Ridge Choral Director and 2022 Washington Post Teacher of the Year to be recognized; the organization selects the best high school and college writing across the U.S., and only about 10% of all writing submitted is accepted.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      Loudoun County Excellence in Education Award Loudoun County Public Schools Nov 2022 Honored as the top 5% of the graduating senior class; recognized at celebratory banquet.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Presidential Scholars Program Nominee Virginia Department of Education Nov 2022 Selected by School Principal and Director of School Counseling as the sole student from the high school who demonstrated great talent, leadership, and service to the community.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      The Publisher, All School Award RRHS English Department Jun 2022 Chosen as the only student in the school to receive the English Publisher award, which recognizes “excellence in the final product of writing."
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      Best of SNO Award School Newspapers Online Mar 2022 Selected by a national journalism organization for article focused on the Build Back Better bill's effect on schools and education to be recognized; the organization selects the best high school and college writing across the U.S., and only about 10% of all writing submitted is accepted.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Award National Council of Teachers of English Feb 2022 Awarded the “Excellent” rating for the 2020-2021 online publication; less than 7 schools in Virginia received this honor.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Award National Council of Teachers of English Feb 2021 Awarded the “Excellent” rating for the 2019-2020 online publication; less than 4 schools in Virginia received this honor.
    • Awarded to Nanaki Bawa
      RISE Award - Feb 2020 Nominated by history teacher for embodying the pillars of a Rock Ridge Phoenix: respect, integrity, service, and empathy.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President

      Issued by Nu Rho Psi on Apr 2024
      Nu Rho PsiAssociated with Nanaki Bawa

    • Vice President

      Issued by Sikh Student Association at UVA on Aug 2024
      Sikh Student Association at UVAAssociated with Nanaki Bawa