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Science Ambassador
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
October 2024 - Current
- Guided prospective students and their families across campus to science events; shared personalized insights about McMasterβs science programs and fostered positive interactions as a welcoming representative of the science faculty.
Eclipse Ambassador
McMaster University
March 2024 - April 2024
- Delivered presentations on the 2024 solar eclipse, covering eye safety, celestial mechanics, and impacts; facilitated activities like eclipse geometry demonstrations and pinhole camera creation, promoting public understanding through hands-on learning
Physics in Canada (PiC/PaC) Magazine Typesetter
Canadian Association of Physicists
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
May 2023 - January 2024
- Created templates, style guides, and typeset articles for PiC-PaC; ensured accuracy, high-resolution graphics, and LaTeX formatting; coordinated with the CAP Office to finalize and verify submissions
Party Host and Educational Content Creator
Nutty Scientists
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
July 2022 - September 2022
- Organized science-themed birthday parties tailored to specific age groups in fields such as astronomy, the environment, chemistry, and biology; designed "Nutty Facts" presentations on topics like spiders, the solar system, electricity, and water for use between activities; and delivered educational content on the theoretical background of experiments and demonstrations, reinforcing key ideas through hands-on activities
VP Social Media
McMaster Planetary Society
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
September 2021 - May 2022
- Managed McMaster Planetary Society's social media presence by promoting events like "McMaster Space Week" and "Space Industry Night" with engaging posts, running the biweekly "Space Fact Friday" segment featuring current astronomical developments, and maintaining communication with members via Discord, Instagram, and Facebook
Tutor Mentor
TutorBright
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 2019 - Current
- Helping students with various classes including grade 11 and 12 Math, Physics, Chemistry, and English by creating a a personalized academic plan based on the curriculum for the subject to develop confident students
Producer
The Star Spot Podcast
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
December 2017 - December 2018
- Researched through academic literature to invite guests for their recent contributions to astronomy
Personal projects
Deep Sky Astrophotography
March 2020 - Current
https://www.astrobin.com/users/astro_nish/- Deep Sky Astrophotography (astro_nish) - practical experience working with telescopes, mounts, cameras, filters, and micro-computers (like Raspberry Pi)