Avishi Garg

Experience

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  Penn State University

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Brown Lab Research Assistant

  * Conducted a year-long investigation of the benefits of 3D printing prosthetics for patients* Crafted a 20+ page research paper detailing my findings, data collection, and conclusion* Assisted Dr. Brown in creating a unique CAD design for a prosthetic that could be used by amputees* Maintained communication and interviewed various professionals in the 3D printing and prosthetic field to gain insight* Presented at 2 local STEM conferences

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  Sparrow Labs, LLC

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Data Science Intern

  * Worked on a search engine product for Databricks* Tested success rate of the product to determine what changed should be made (92%)* Recorded tests of the product and fed data into the system for machine learning algorithms* Used python to correct minor bugs and evaluate the statistics for the dataset

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Research And Development Intern

  * Prototyped a generic Nanolab for crystal growth experiments on the International Space Station using * Attended meetings with Nanoracks representatives * Analyzed patents to determine past discoveries in the space crystal field* Conducted 8+ crystal/stability experiments and predicted how microgravity would affect growth in space* Emailed and communicated with multiple companies such as GORE-Tex to integrate their product into our design* Presented monthly updates to NASA engineers and wrote weekly emails to track progress* Invited as one of three student teams nationwide to present at the Johnson Space Center to NASA leadership and the ISS Research and Development Conference Show less

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  Blue Wave Semiconductors Inc

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Engineering Intern

  * Employed Raman spectroscopy to determine chemical structure and peaks of elements in 50+ CVD diamond films developed in microwave plasma* Analyzed data from Raman scanner and presented it back to mentors* Utilized SRIM and TRIM software to predict how matter will react with ions for aerospace and medical use* Collaborated with other interns to create a project presentation delivered to 30+ engineers detailing progress made throughout the year

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  Kumon North America, Inc.

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Teaching Assistant

  * Worked primarily in the primary learning section with students ages 3-8 to help them develop basic math, reading, and motor skills* Graded 50+ students’ homework, classwork, and achievement tests* Engaged with parents to update them regarding their students’ progress* Assisted older students with problems that they were having difficulty with by explaining it using different approaches

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  Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design

  Mar 2023 - now

  Design Team Member

  * Collaborating with four other students to develop a method to control cerebrospinal fluid flow in hydrocephalus patients to minimize additional surgical interventions after shunt insertion* Maintaining constant communication with physicians and neurologists at the Hopkins Hospital* Conducting market research to make more informed decisions related to consumers and competitors

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  Johns Hopkins Medicine

  May 2023 - Jun 2024

  Glunde Lab Research Assistant
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  Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Injectable Drug Product Development Intern