michelle dang

Research assistant

corona, United States

#OpenToWork

About

I'm a first-gen grad student, and I was an RA for two years in a psychology lab that focused on leadership and team dynamics.

What I'm looking for

I'm hoping to be a research assistant again in an environment that provides support for people to learn and grow. That can guide me if I'm going through unfamiliar territory. Overall, I'm just looking for a well-coordinated team of fellow researchers.

Experience

Research assistant

University of California, Riverside, CA

Jun 2024 – Mar 2026

- Review several articles to collect methods and guidance for conducting a lab study. - Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among teams to enhance pilot studies. - Coded data for a pilot study geared towards sports psychology - Collaborated with other RAs in teams of two to run an observational study - Assisted in the design, development, and implementation of research protocols and methodologies - Collected, organized, and analyzed data using statistical software such as Excel - Performed data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy to ensure reliable results - Maintained detailed records of experiments, observations, and findings for future reference - Prepared materials and equipment needed for experiments or fieldwork - Collaborated with team members to coordinate research activities and ensure project timelines were met - Administered surveys or questionnaires to collect data from study participants - Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines when working with human subjects by obtaining informed consent and protecting participant confidentiality - Managed inventory levels of laboratory supplies by monitoring stock levels and placing orders when necessary - Troubleshot technical issues related to equipment malfunctions during experiments - Contributed to the development of research proposals by conducting background research and identifying knowledge gaps

Research data analysisAdaptabilitycollaborative researchTime managementBilingual
CALPIRG

Volunteer

CALPIRG

• Proposed and coordinated events with higher board members for Oceans and H&H campaigns • Analyzed Data from campus to improve workflow and efficiency • Canvassed support from students, professors, and the community to oppose SB 54 • Led cross-functional collaboration across multiple campaigns to improve recruitment and goal satisfaction • Partnered with Basic Needs and R’Pantry to promote and distribute resources to students in need

Data AnalysisEvent CoordinationCampaign Management

Research Assistant

Research Lab: Leadership and group dynamics

• Read through numerous articles to gather measures and guiding articles to assist with the conduct of a lab study • Assisted in the code booking of an ongoing study • Proposed and discussed amendments to all ongoing experiments • Coded data for a pilot study geared towards sports psychology • Collaborated with other RAs in teams of two to run an observational study

Data CodingResearch AnalysisCollaboration

Education

University of California, Riverside, CA

BA · psychology

2023 – 2025
riverside city college

riverside city college

Associate of Arts · Psychology

2021 – 2023

Certifications

Skills

literature reviewcollaborationadaptabilitypsychology researchSurvey researchVietnamese translatorverbal communicationwritten communicationtime managementpowerpointanalyzing datacleaning datamicrosoft excelData entry

Languages

Vietnamese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Native or bilingual proficiency)