Brent Nishimura
West Divisional Chair at Beta Psi Omega- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
California State University, FullertonMay, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Beta Psi Omega
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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West Divisional Chair
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Jul 2022 - Present
•Oversaw chapters and colonies status and represented their interests to the national.•Consistently met and communicated with each chapter and colony to discuss events throughout the academic year •Provided help based on anecdotal experience and the resources available at a national level.
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Vice President External Affairs
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
•Communicated with external organizations and speakers in and out of campus to collaborate in fraternity hosted events and meetings. •Compiled information on campus resources and STEM programs to notify members who might otherwise not be aware of these opportunities.
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California State University, Fullerton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Ramirez Lab
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2023
•Studied the role of human fluids in modulating gene expression of gram negative bacteria to enhance antibiotic resistance and virulence factors.
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Student Lab Mentor - Project RAISE
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
•Taught a small group of community college students about molecular biology lab-based techniques including DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis, minimum inhibitory concentrations, and growth curves.•Supportively oversaw each student’s work and understanding for their respective project.
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Instructional Student Assistant - Student Success Center
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
•Assisted students with coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy through a review of lectures and homework.•Actively helped to reframe student’s understanding of class concepts for better learning and understanding.•Provided mentorship and guidance for students who were struggling with school-related stressors.
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SUReA Summer Student Researcher
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
•Researched and attempted to identify a receptor protein for a strain of Acinetobacter baumannii that was known to interact with human serum albumin (HSA) leading to modulation of genes involved in competence and natural transformation
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Beta Psi Omega
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secretary
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Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
•Compiled weekly emails and summarized other officer news to be sent for member consumption•Updated and kept track of member attendance to fraternity events •Recorded notes and organized minutes of each fraternity general meeting on a bi-weekly basis.
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Treasurer
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
•Arbitrated where fraternity funds would be spent across events and merchandise for the benefit of the members and greater community. •Collected and securely stored and transferred member dues
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California State University, Fullerton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Mentor - Think Like Einstein
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Organized workshops for first-year students on how to be successful in their respective departments for the college of natural sciences and mathematics. Students were also provided a chance to explore the majors within the college for those who were undecided. Organized workshops for first-year students on how to be successful in their respective departments for the college of natural sciences and mathematics. Students were also provided a chance to explore the majors within the college for those who were undecided.
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City of Hope
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern Researcher - Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Investigated the role of the Fanconi anemia (FA) core complex in prostate carcinogenesis by utilization of cloning and transfection methodology to determine function of FA proteins. Conducted literature review to further understand the role of the FA complex in DNA damage response and repair pathways. Investigated the role of the Fanconi anemia (FA) core complex in prostate carcinogenesis by utilization of cloning and transfection methodology to determine function of FA proteins. Conducted literature review to further understand the role of the FA complex in DNA damage response and repair pathways.
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Citrus College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Summer Research Student - Bridge to the Geosicences
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
•Collected and analyzed data on the levels of nitrates in the ocean and its correlation to depth. •Conducted literature review on the varying effects of nitrates on the ecology of marine life and the natural nitrate cycle in the ocean. •Collected and analyzed data on the levels of nitrates in the ocean and its correlation to depth. •Conducted literature review on the varying effects of nitrates on the ecology of marine life and the natural nitrate cycle in the ocean.
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Citrus College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Summer Research Student - Bridge to the Geosciences
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
•Compiled and analyzed data on levels of compounds and potential contaminates in Boulder reservoir to determine change in water quality before and after flooding in 2013. •Reviewed literature on the effects of floods and the compounded effect of forest fires on water quality. •Compiled and analyzed data on levels of compounds and potential contaminates in Boulder reservoir to determine change in water quality before and after flooding in 2013. •Reviewed literature on the effects of floods and the compounded effect of forest fires on water quality.
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Education
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2018 - 2022
California State University, Fullerton
Biologcal Science, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology -
2018 - 2022
California State University, Fullerton
Minor, Public Health -
2015 - 2018
Citrus College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Biology, General
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