Nolan Lok
(209) 485-7432 - nlok19@g.ucla.edu - Turlock, CA
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics
September 2019 - June 2023
Cumulative GPA: 3.41
Dorothy Wilson Department Award for Excellence in Academics
Research Experience
Schwartz Group
Undergraduate Researcher
April 2022 - Present
- Compared simulated tilt of polymer backbone, dopant distribution, lamellar distance, Simulated Graze Incident X-ray Diffraction, and structure factor to experimentally determined data
- Participated in weekly group meeting and experimentalist meetings, as well as "Solar" meetings with Professor Ben Schwartz, Sarah Tolbert and Rubin Yves
- In the process of completing my senior honors thesis on findings and contributing to lab mates' paper on the structure of P3HT
NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy Student
Science Sub-team Leader
January 2021 - May 2021
- Ensured all members of sub-team collaborate effectively as well as assist in collaboration between other sub-teams to develop mission concept
- Wrote preliminary design review with an interdisciplinary team
- Engaged in weekly "mission development skills training" as well as team meetings
- Worked 10+ hours per week with team to optimize mission related project
Extracurricular Experience
Morning Sign Out
Health and Wellness Writer & Editor
February 2021 - Present
- Write articles on a monthly cycle to be published on the Morning Sign Out website on topics like nicotine addiction, birth control and marijuana abuse
- Worked closely with editing staff to fine tune papers
- Edit fellow members articles on a monthly cycle
- https://morningsignout.com/author/nolanlok/
The UCLA Backpacking Club
Executive Board
October 2020 - Present
- Organized educational events regarding proper backcountry etiquette and leave no trace principals for 3500+ members
- Made the outdoors more accessible (and affordable) for members by leading trips to various locations at a discounted cost
- Planned and guided members into the backcountry in places such as: Joshua Tree, Big Sur, Death Valley and Kings Canyon
- Manage club finances such as grant applications, budgets, and reimbursements
- Collaborated with other executive board members to plan and execute club events and activities
- Assisted in marketing and promoting club activities to increase membership and engagement
Work Experience
Esoterix - Labcorp
Calabasas Hills
Analytical Lab Assistant
June 2021 - September 2021
- Monitor temperature of freezers, refrigerators, water baths and incubators, as well as safety equipment such as eyewash stations, fume hoods and safety showers.
- Perform periodic maintenance of calibration equipment and instruments
- Prepare glassware for use in assay and reagent preparation
- Adhere to all standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP
The UCLA Plant Growth Center
University of California Los Angeles
Laboratory Assistant
April 2022 - Present
- Maintain research plant growth by pruning for invasive species, watering plants and disinfecting soil
- Perform general facility maintenance such as cleaning machinery
- Apply pesticides to research plants
Skills
- Research skills: Experience in designing and conducting experiments, data analysis, and interpreting results
- Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MATLAB, HTML, and basic coding in Python
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience communicating findings and complex topics
- Leadership skills: Experience in leading teams, organizing events, and managing finances