Nowyshin Mridula

• Contribute to NASA-affiliated Joule-heating thermal shock and impact testing by preparing silicone-mounted samples, polishing, and assisting senior researchers with microstructural analysis • Investigate the effect of Ti, Ni, Cr, and Ta solute concentrations on mechanical properties of 11 alloy systems to optimize titanium-based alloys for aerospace environments • Conduct nanoindentation, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) to quantify reduced elastic modulus, pile-up–corrected hardness, and phase composition

• Fabricate high-tolerance mechanical components weekly for 5+ research groups using manual and CNC machining • Operate lathe, mill, CNC mill, and waterjet to produce precision parts from CAD drawings • Optimize CAD models and machining parameters to streamline manufacturing workflows across 10+ projects • Train and mentor peers on safe and effective shop practices, increasing shop utilization by ~50%

• Lead the design and construction of a 4-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, managing a 10+ member subteam from concept through CAD, manufacturing, and validation • Perform structural strength calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to optimize stability and load capacity • Refine designs by incorporating feedback from industry systems engineers to reduce design revision cycles by 30%

• Designed a tactile gear-based mechanism that improved robotic catheter control accuracy by 30% • Integrated force and pressure sensors to optimize haptic feedback, achieving a 25% performance improvement • Prototyped and tested mechanical components using Autodesk Fusion 360 and 3D printing • Evaluated mechanical performance through iterative testing to enhance procedural safety by 40%

• Led and coordinated hands-on engineering workshops for 20+ middle school students, focused on designing disaster-resilient prototypes • Guided students in applying advanced materials concepts (e.g., tantalum carbide) to improve the structural performance and durability of designs • Mentored teams through the engineering design process, from ideation and prototyping to testing and iteration • Fostered a collaborative, inclusive environment that encouraged innovative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Developed a MATLAB pipeline for 3D modeling and mechanical analysis of tumor deformation • Applied solid mechanics principles to assess load-induced morphological changes in biological tissue • Processed and analyzed 100+ in vivo image slices, validating computational stress-strain models • Compared simulation outputs with experimental data to improve model accuracy and reliability

• Organized and managed a ticketing system for 2,000 seats across four shows, ensuring smooth operations • Successfully applied for funding and grants to support club initiatives and activities • Oversaw the club's financial accounts, including bank and Venmo transactions, managing expenses and reimbursements efficiently

• Fostered collaboration between executive members and department VPs to enhance organizational communication • Conducted regular check-ins with executives and interns to ensure resource availability and support • Trained the Assistant Head of Human Resources, promoting leadership development within the team • Led the recruitment and interviewing process for new executive members, strengthening the leadership team

• Trained and directed a diverse team of Public Relations Executives, Sponsorships and Partnerships Managers, and Events Coordinators • Developed comprehensive training resources, including "Cold Email 101," to enhance team effectiveness • Planned and led strategic meetings to align departmental goals and objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation

• Reached out to professionals in the economics field to secure participation for the annual event • Organized various events aimed at engaging high school students in economic discussions • Promoted events effectively to increase awareness and participation among youth • Assisted the founder in operational tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the organization

• As a member, I attended the events the GYEF holded.

I was selected from a competitive process to participate in the six-month MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community (MOSTEC) program that serves rising high school seniors from across the country. I participated in two college-level classes: 1. Materials science: Under the instruction of Dr. Jackie Cho, I examined how extremely hot and cold temperatures affect the adhesiveness of scotch and painter's tape with two other rising seniors. My group conducted 3 trials for 3 different tests, from which we determined scotch tape was the more efficient choice. We also presented our findings in a scientific report and through a presentation at MITES Symposium. 2. Computer Science: I learned basic Python and completed mini projects, including creating Break reminders, renaming files, drawing the MITES Logo with Turtle, and sending texts with Twilio. Ultimately, these mini projects prepared me to expand on the Snake game from Github and create my unique Song randomizer project.

Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is a selective academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world hosted by Yale University. Each summer, students from over 130 countries (including all 50 U.S. states) participate in an interdisciplinary, two-week session while immersing themselves in a global learning community. I was granted full scholarship of $4,000 to attend this program.

• Managed donor relations by creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track information effectively • Conducted outreach to over 200 donors to secure contributions for providing blankets to orphans in Bangladesh • Researched and addressed issues of discrimination against working women in rural Bangladesh to inform advocacy efforts • Updated the organization’s website to reflect our mission, past initiatives, and future goals, enhancing public engagement

2023-2027

-Bengali FON (President): 2021-2023 Phoenix (Layout editor & Social media manager): 2022-2023 -The Classic (Fashion editor): 2022-2023 -Student Senator (for Freshmen & Sophmore year): 2019-2021 -Steel Hawks (mechanics member): 2019-2021 -Modit (CAD & Data analysis member): 2020-2021 -Excess & Equity (Co-founder): 2019-2021