HAND PORTFOLIO SOKAINA ASAR
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PHOTOS
headshots + full lengths
Height: 5’4”
Bust: 34C
Waist: 29”
Hips: 37.5”
Dress: Size 6
Shoe: US 9
Glove: 7.5 inches
Ring (left hand ring finger): 2 inches circumference, Size 6
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S O K A I N A A S A R
Architecture | Neuroscience | Fine Ar t
Recent graduate with a background in architecture, ar ts, and neuroscience. Interested in neuroaesthetics, which intersects perception, cognition, and human experience within the built environment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Architecture field.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture Pratt Institute | May 2023
• GPA: 3.78. GAUD Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council Member. Resident Advisor
• Project Publications: Bionic Ecology (FX Collaborative Exhibition, Pratt SoA Instagram, Architecturedotstudio Instagram, Published on Pratt Sustainability Research Website), Fragmenting Notations (GAUD InProcess Book).
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
University of Connecticut | May 2019
Minor: Studio Ar t. Pre-Med. GPA: 3.65. Honors Program, Dean’s List, Sustainability Committee, Undergraduate Student Government, Resident Assistant.
• Thesis: The role of Interleukin 1-beta in motivation and effor t-related behaviors in a rat model: reversal by CT-5404, an atypical dopamine transpor t inhibitor
RESEARCH & WORK EXPERIENCE
Reddymade | Junior Architect
June 2023 - Present
• Designing and developing architectural plans for residential buildings and interiors.
• Integrating neuroaesthetic research for papers, competition proposals, and design.
Center for Active Design | Standard Development Fellow
Oct 2022 - May 2023
• Synthesized industry repor ts and standards, update and organize Cer tification System.
• Edited and updated content on the Fitwel Por tal and Fitwel Products.
Gensler | Research Fellow
June 2022 - Aug 2022
• Analyzed current healthcare systems in the U.S. and created community-centered design solutions for potential healthcare clients.
• Developed 4 presentations with a team of 6 fellows/associates in presenting inclusive and resilient design solutions for the future of healthcare to Gensler senior leadership.
DesegregateCT | Creative Contributor
July 2021 - May 2022
• Designed graphic visualization of zoning research for social media, newsletter, events, infographics, issue briefs, and annual repor ts.
UConn Health Musculoskeletal Institute | Medical Scribe June 2019 - July 2020
• Document patient history, all procedures, orders, diagnosis, treatment plans, referrals, and patient instructions for 2 or thopedic surgeons.
University of Connecticut | Research Assistant Sept 2018 - May 2019
• Organized 10+ drug experiments on 200 sprague-dawley rats in studies involving effor t behavior, depression, motivation, and pharmacological agents with ethical consideration.
Yale University | Research Assistant Sept 2016 - May 2017
• Dedicated 10+ hours per week conducting a dyadic study analyzing verbal and nonverbal emotional expression between 60+ couples.
ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT
GAUD Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Pratt GAUD ❍ Resident Advisor | Pratt Institute
Residential Life ❍ Taconic Fellowship | Pratt Center for Community Development
CONTACT
Phone: 860-819-5273
Email: sasar@pratt edu
LinkedIn:https://www linkedin.com/i n/sokaina-asar-565864162/
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Rhino 3D
V-Ray for Rhino
Enscape
Grasshopper
Revit / AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Premiere Pro / Video Editing
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
CNC Milling
COMMUNITY SERVICE
American Pakistan Foundation Fellowship (50+ hrs)
Veterans Affairs Medical Centerpatient escor t, admin (120+ hrs)
Detroit Service Trip Par ticipant - civic engagement, education, urban development, pover ty (70+ hrs)
Lucy Robbins Library - summer reading, special ed programs, children’s ar ts programs (250+ hrs).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2022 | CAF Scholarship through Connecticut Architecture Foundation
2021 | Taconic Fellowship The Green Stitch: Pratt student team project
2020 | Publication
Neuropharmacology Journal
2019 | Honors Scholar
University of Connecticut Honors
2019 | UConn Health Disparities Institute 2nd Place Illustration
2015 | Scholastic Ar t & Writing Awards
Gold Key Award for Fine Ar ts Por tfolio
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EMAIL: sasar@pratt.edu PHONE: 860-819-5273 SOKAINA ASAR