Sudhiksha Kokkula

Experience

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  STEM·E Youth Career Development Program

  Oct 2022 - now

  Lead

  Contributing as a Magazine Writer & Editor to the STEM-E blog by conducting in-depth research and crafting informative papers for kids and teensAuthor of magazine titled, “Weather or not: predicting the unpredictable”, “Brain-Computer Interfaces: Unlocking the Mind's Ctrl+Alt+Delete”, “The Hidden Role of Red Blood Cells in the Immune System”Managed a team of over 120 tutors as a Tutor Manager, matching them with students and providing resources and lesson plansManaged a group of 50 interns, tracked their hours, and led regular meetings to ensure project alignment and productivity Show less

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  For Every Child an Education

  Nov 2022 - now

  Social Media Manager

  Creating impact as a non-profit organization dedicated to creating workbooks for grades K-6 in developing countriesFacilitated connections with over 500 teacher trainees in Cambodia to utilize and distribute our workbooksCollaborating with team to develop a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the needs of developing countriesEmpowering children worldwide by providing educational resources through our workbooksAuthored the blog post, “Students Mental Health: Prioritizing Well-being in Education,” focusing on importance of mental health in the education system Show less

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  YCCI, Yale School of Medicine

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

  Intern

  Studied social disparities in clinical and translational researchPromoting and educating children & adolescents to participate in pediatric clinical research through MyChart and informative picture bookDelivered presentations on the picture book and proposed MyChart enhancements to Yale Clinic faculty membersProviding guidance to the 2024 cohort of interns in developing their individual research projects

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  UConn Health

  Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

  Intern

  Conducted experiments to explore the mechanisms by which Erythroid Precursor Cells suppress phagocytosisGained proficiency in dissection and handling of mice, and utilized lab equipmentCollaborated with team members to present research findings to faculty

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  Renbrook School

  Sept 2024 - now

  Part-time Job

  Supervise and care for children aged 6 to 8 after school, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement educational activities, including hands-on science experiments and interactive Scratch coding lessonsCreate and lead a coding adventure curriculum using Scratch for 3rd and 4th graders, conducting lessons over a 2 month periodEngage with children during playground time, teaching them to be inclusive in team settings and participating in activities such as basketball, tag, and other games Show less