Nishtha Kaushal
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Creative writing Data modelling Education Mechanical engineering

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Bipolar disorder 2 Mental health 2 Post traumatic stress disorder 2

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Recent projects

Lotus Addiction Therapy Inc
Lotus Addiction Therapy Inc
Regional Municipality Of Peel, Ontario, Canada

Lotus Addiction Therapy Inc. 30 Day Video Materials Project

The goal of this project is to create 30 days of video materials (10 minutes per session per day) on a specific addiction/mental health treatment (e.g. BiPolar Disorder, PTSD, Gambling Addiction, Sex Addiction, etc). The videos should be engaging and informative, and should be tailored to the specific treatment being discussed.

Matches 3
Category Graphic design + 4
Closed
PATHFINDER
PATHFINDER
Canada

Intergenerational Exchange Programme Digital Presence Enhancement

The Intergenerational Exchange Programme aims to foster connections between different age groups through shared experiences and learning opportunities. To effectively scale this initiative, PATHFINDER seeks to enhance its digital presence by designing and populating its social media platforms and website. The goal is to create an engaging and informative online environment that attracts participants and stakeholders. This project will involve researching best practices for digital engagement, developing a cohesive visual and content strategy, and implementing these strategies across various platforms. The team will focus on creating content that highlights the benefits of the program, showcases participant stories, and encourages community interaction. By doing so, we to increase awareness and participation in the Intergenerational Exchange Programme.

Matches 1
Category Digital marketing + 2
Open

Work experience

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 McMaster’s 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)