Anindita Rajesh

Experience

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  NorthStar VETS, Veterinary Emergency, Trauma and Specialty Centers

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  •Assisted in procedures including syringing fluids out of an animal, setting up cages for boarding animals, feeding animals, monitoring machinery for procedures such as ultrasounds, etc. •Shadowed veterinary doctors in the following specializations: Exotics, Rehabilitation.

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  Boston University

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  •Took notes on lecture in order to guide student studying•Held weekly office hours•Organized review sessions and PowerPoints prior to exams•Communicated with Introductory Biology professors

  • Learning Assistant for Boston University Earth Science Labs

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Learning Assistant for Boston University Biology Labs

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Ocean's Balance

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Social Media & Marketing Intern

  •Wrote articles to advertise, and explain the environmental impact and nutritional value of the company’s products •Photographed products and lifestyle shots•Created tri-weekly Instagram posts using various graphic design programs, including Adobe and Canva •Accumulated 200 new followers for the company’s Instagram account

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  Boston University

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  •Performed soil analysis and data comparisons of untreated forest soils and those treated with fungi•Measured soil samples using a microbalance and wrapped soil samples•Analyzed soil based on carbon and nitrogen content

  • Research Assistant, Bhatnagar Lab of Microbial Ecology

    Mar 2021 - May 2022

  • Earth & Environment Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • S2S Tutor, Boston University Biology Department

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  Pledgemaster

  •Volunteered at various organizations in the Boston area as part of a co-ed service fraternity •Recruited new members to join the organization•Created and presented weekly presentations for the incoming pledge class, to inform them about APO •Helped organize fundraisers and service projects •Communicated with the other members of APO executive board

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  The BU Buzz Magazine

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Section Editor

  •Brainstormed ideas and wrote bi-weekly articles about sustainable fashion, healthy eating, and mental health, both online and in print•Managed a group of writers, proofread articles, provided suggestions for improvement•Developed monthly calendars with potential article topics and projected deadlines

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  World Wildlife Conservancies

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Research Intern

  •Conducted research on African cheetahs and presented a 50-page paper to investors, outlining potential conservation strategies and a cost breakdown of these solutions•Developed species distribution maps using ArcGIS software

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  University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

  Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Lab Manager

  • Evaluated samples from both national and international excavation sites, interpreting the historical insights they offered regarding local communities over various periods of time.• Analyzed archeological textiles to gather information about various spinning, dyeing, and weaving techniques used across cultures.

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  Penn Graduate Women in Science and Engineering

  Nov 2022 - May 2024

  Peer Mentor
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  Kontoor Brands, Inc.

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Sustainability Intern

  • Researched extensively to develop a comprehensive water and biodiversity strategy presentation, providing recommendations to key stakeholders• Utilized WRI Aqueduct and WWF Risk Filter tools to map risk throughout the supply chain and identify regions of high priority• Developed and presented targets and goals as per SBTi and SBTN guidelines• Assisted in writing and editing 2021 and 2022 Sustainability Reports• Analyzed water, chemical and energy consumption differences between rope dyeing and slasher dyeing, summarized in a whitepaper• Effectively communicated project updates and research to the Sustainability, Procurement, and Innovation teams Show less

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Environmental Science
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  Climate Leaders @Penn

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Fellowship

  • Provided tailored consultation services to climate centers across Philadelphia, focusing on the implementation of environmental stewardship projects.• Analyzed and synthesized critical information from the EPA's PFAS Report to create a comprehensive summary paper for The Water Center at Penn, outlining actionable mitigation solutions for water contamination challenges.• Presented research findings on water contamination in Philadelphia at professional and educational events hosted by UPenn Show less