Student Staff

Jakia Chowdhury

Peer Career Advisor

Hi! I am Jakia, a sophomore at Amherst College studying Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science. I am an international student – born and raised in Bangladesh. I am passionate about research in Physics and Astronomy. I am excited to share my experience, resources and challenges of navigating a research career in these fields from the perspective of an international student.

In summer 2024, I worked at Fermilab as a research assistant, where I performed computational analysis to optimize the parameters of a theoretical model of dark matter particles and its detection techniques at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC). I also worked in the Ion trap lab with professor Hanneke, where I designed a fine-voltage regulator device for precise laser control, enhancing the sensitivity of the experiment. Additionally, I served as a TA, peer tutor and grader for PHYS-125 (Oscillations and Waves), PHYS-117 (Electromagnetism) and MATH-271 (Linear Algebra) at Amherst College. Outside the classroom, I love playing badminton. I am the communication chair of the South Asian Student Association. I am also an active member of the Quant club.

As a Peer Career Advisor at Loeb Career Center, I’m eager to share my insights, resources, and help my peers in their career and academic journeys. Whether you’re seeking advice on your resume, finding internships or just navigating college life, I’m here to assist! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email or connect with me on LinkedIn.