Jason Ta

Experience

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  California Teaching Fellows Foundation

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Program Leader, CESA Teaching Pathway Intern

  Summer school program and activities leader for 5th-8th graders• Independent supervision with minimal guidance from CTFF director• Worked with teachers from the Central Enrichment Summer Adventures Program (CESA)• Oversaw three classes, integrating entertainment and education

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  UCR Brain Game Center

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Research Assistant

  Administered assessments for studies concerning neurological functions and with everyday tasks:• Auditory study using game centered around audio-visual cues• Memory study using active recall principles coupled with a gamified test• Vision study using supplements and eye pigment tracker in conjunction with visual testsPerformed front desk duties, managed participant log sheets and documents

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  Higham Lab @ UCR

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Conducted various experiments on multiple gecko species to study biomechanics of saltatory motion and ecological setae adaptation• Digital landmarking• Digital landmarking• High-speed video recordings• Gecko and fishwater fish care

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  Imgen Research Group

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Summer Research Intern

  Explored papers on mTBI for retrospective data review and novel study implications