Miranda Blell
Montreal,Quebec
Summary
My interdisciplinary scholarship encompasses extensive research, editorial leadership, and active community engagement. Grounded in scientific inquiry and digital humanities, my work aims to enhance accessibility in these domains. As an editor, I have been instrumental in dissecting complex ideas, nurturing intellectual discussions across various subjects. My extracurricular involvement is driven by a passion for advocacy, reflecting an awareness of the wider societal impacts of academia. Possessing robust analytical and organizational abilities, I tackle challenges with a methodical approach. In all my pursuits, I strive to further academic and societal advancement, underpinned by a dedication to impactful community participation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
NASA and UT-Austin STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Program
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Conducted research on the first dormant black holes.
- Classified approximately 360 variable stars, expanding the categorized amount by ~0.25%.
Intern
CERN Spacetime Archives
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Initially joined as part of a Beamline Competition project; later conducted long-distance research on localizing radiation treatment using cancer cells.
Research Assistant
Digital Humanities Project at McGill University
2023.12 - Current
- Focused on constructing digital archives to facilitate researcher access
- Contributed to the development and improvement of online Ojibwe dictionaries with the Anishinaabe Language Group.
Editor
The McGill Journal of Refugee and Migrant Studies
2024.01 - Current
- Served on the journalistic subcommittee to select and refine articles for publication
- Currently researching the migration of Karakalpaks to Kazakhstan amid the Aral Sea ecocide.
Publication Editor
Fifth World Humanities Journal
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Worked with editors and writers to curate themes and establish editorial calendars
- Led design and formatting efforts to ensure a reader-friendly journal layout.
Editor
Broad Street Scientific Journal
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Edited mathematics articles, collaborating with students on a paper about Benford's Law and its applications in photoforensics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education in Global Contexts
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2027
Skills
- Digitizing
- Project coordination
- Critical thinking
- Fact-Checking
- Research
- Mediation
Council Involvement
- Community Equality and Engagement Council, VP External, 2023-2024
- Residence Hall Council, VP Communications, 2023-2024
- Inter-Residence Hall Council, Food Rep, 2023-2024
- Student Government Art and Sustainability Caucus, Chairwoman, 2022-2023
University Extracurricular Activities
- Pre-Law Society of McGill, Member, 2023-2024
- McGill Investment Club, Member, 2023-2024
- McGill Diversity in Math, Member, 2024
- Debate Team, Member, 2024
- HanVoice, Member, 2023-2024
- McGill Students for Uighur Rights, VP Finance, 2023-2024
High School Extracurricular Activities
- Mock Trial, Co-Captain
- Model United Nations, Member
- DECA, Member
- NCSSM Physics Department, Lab Assistant
- Math Honor Society, Vice President
- NCSSM Rocketry Team, Programmer
- Zebracorns Robotics Team, Programmer
- Musical Ensemble, Trumpet Section Leader
- NCSSM Fine Arts Department, Art Teacher's Assistant
Volunteer Experience
- Al Muntaha, Tutor, 2019-2024
- The Space Tourist, Mentor, 2022-2023
Awards And Achievements
- Never Such Innocence International Competition, 2nd Place in Junior Art, 2021
- U.S. Geography Championships, Regional Victor, Nationals and Internationals Qualifier, 2021
- Blue Mirror, Featured Artist, 2021, 2023
- MUNCH Model United Nations, Best Position Paper Award, 2021
- UNC Learning through Languages Research Symposium, Superior Score in French, 2022
- Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, Gold Key in Art, 2022
- Folio for Fine Arts, Featured Artist, 2023
- First Robotics Competition, Team Finalists in First Global Innovation Challenge and Game Design Competition, 2023
- NSLI-Y Scholarship, Studied Russian in Estonia as part of an immersive language program, 2023
- American Geophysical Union (AGU), Presentation of Research, 2023
- Colours of Humanity Gallery, "Red", 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Russian
Limited Working
Anishinaabe
Elementary
Timeline
Editor
The McGill Journal of Refugee and Migrant Studies
2024.01 - Current
Research Assistant
Digital Humanities Project at McGill University
2023.12 - Current
Intern
CERN Spacetime Archives
2023.06 - 2023.08
Publication Editor
Fifth World Humanities Journal
2022.08 - 2023.05
Intern
NASA and UT-Austin STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Program
2022.06 - 2022.08
Editor
Broad Street Scientific Journal
2021.08 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Arts - Education in Global Contexts
McGill University
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