Aakriti Sapkota

Aakriti Sapkota is a research assistant at the Public Health AeroBiology Laboratory at the University of Maryland. Her responsibilities include logging samples into the REDCap database and manually entering data. Furthermore, Aakriti has helped create over 100 sample bags and transport the samples from the clinic to the lab for analysis.

Starting on April 28, 2025, the clinic will conduct an end-of-year study for this year's cohort, during which Aakriti will be responsible for measuring height, weight, and temperature, as well as transporting samples and cleaning the area. Next semester, she will continue working in the same lab, but she will transition from clinic to virology team. This new role will allow Aakriti to gain hands-on experience with micro pipetting and PCR, helping her connect what she has learned in my genetics classes to real-world applications.

Since beginning her academic journey at Maryland, Aakriti has also been a member of the Maryland Mentor Corps. Last semester, she participated in the math tutoring program, and this semester, she is part of the reading program. Tutoring children has taught Aakriti the importance of patience and empathy, as working with kids requires understanding and adaptability to meet their needs and ensure they feel supported and encouraged. This experience has reinforced her passion for working with children and helped clarify her career goals. Aakriti hopes to continue being a part of the Maryland Mentor Corps next semester.

In addition, Aakriti is involved in two clubs: the Nepali Student Association and the American Medical Women's Association. She has attended various events, ranging from a satire clinic to game nights and more.