Ishan Malick

Experience

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  Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  DNA Sequencing Waksman Student Scholars Program Researcher

  - Explored basic concepts and relevant themes in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology. - Used molecular biology laboratory protocols (DNA purification, PCR, restriction digests, and agarose gel electrophoresis) to isolate and analyze DNA samples. - Published the DNA analyses on GenBank, the international repository of all known DNA sequences.

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  Mastana

  Aug 2023 - now

  - Responsible for choreography, set design, and recruitment of dancers for Mastana. - Performed with and competed with Mastana, Pittsburgh's Premier Bollywood Fusion Dance Team.

  • Captain

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Dancer

    Aug 2023 - May 2024
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  TAAZA | Pittsburgh, PA

  Aug 2023 - now

  - Helped to set up a successful mixer event for Taaza, a Bollywood Fusion dance competition. - Also worked with other chairs to promote a respective, and competitive atmosphere between the teams competing.

  • Digital Outreach Director

    May 2024 - now

  • Hospitality Chair

    Aug 2023 - May 2024
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  METIS Advising

  May 2024 - now

  Cofounder and COO

  - Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with our strategic goals- Assist with data aggregation and quality assurance, playing a crucial part in implementing our innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in our RAG systems and METIS features