Neha Nadeem
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Neha Nadeem

Work experience
- Research lab assistant | November 2016—present
Research assistant with Dr. Jennifer Funk’s ecology lab
Responsible for preparation and analysis of plant samples, microscope photographs, operation of machines such as the microtome, and working with or training other assistants
- Physical therapy aide | March 2018—present
Currently volunteer at the inpatient physical therapy department at St. Joseph’s Hospital
Previously volunteered at the outpatient PT department
Duties include cleaning and prepping the treatment area, conducting clerical work, and shadowing physical therapists
- International student orientation leader | August 2016—August 2018
Assisted in international student orientation for three years
Helped familiarize new international students with Chapman University and American culture, toured students around campus, and provided them with information and advice about being an international student
- Elementary school teacher’s assistant | December 2015–January 2016
Worked as teacher’s assistant for grades 2 through 3 at Dubai American Academy
Assisted in teaching subjects, supervised during class and recess time, and performed other manual work for the teacher, including photocopying, laminating, and class setup

Research work
- Dr. Jennifer Funk’s ecology lab | November 2017—present
This lab explores how plant biochemical and physiological traits drive ecological processes such as invasion, community assembly, and nutrient cycling
Previously worked on a project examining the genetics of invasive plant species, California wild radish
Currently working on a project examining the effect of different environmental variables on a tropical plant species, Costus
- Dr. Jason Keller’s biogeochemistry lab | November 2016–May 2017
This lab is focused on understanding how ecosystems function and how these functions will respond to ongoing global change
Worked on a project using ion chromatography to explore inorganic ion availability in coastal systems in California

Academic qualifications
- Chapman University | August 2015—May 2019
Graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and the Dean’s Scholarship Award
Co-president of the International Student Association, member of WIST (Women in Science and Technology) and Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society

Attributes and Skills
- Certified in BLS and adult/infant CPR
- Bilingual fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi
- Microsoft Office Suite: word processing, spreadsheet, data entry
- Adobe Suite: InDesign, Photoshop
- Programming languages: Python, R
- Expansive customer service and communication skills