Ilayda Firlar

Ilayda Firlar has a diverse work experience that includes volunteering and research roles. Ilayda started their work experience in 2019 as a student volunteer in the Cevher Lab at Bilkent University. Ilayda continued their work in the lab as a summer intern in 2019 and 2020. In 2020, they also worked as a summer intern in The Doganlar / Frary Lab for Plant Molecular Genetics and Breeding at Izmir Institute of Technology.

In 2020, they also served as a student volunteer and senior student in the Cevher Lab at Bilkent University. Ilayda then joined the Konu Lab at Bilkent University in 2020, where they worked as a student volunteer and senior student, focusing on bioinformatics techniques and research related to zebrafish xenograft articles.

In 2022, Ilayda volunteered as a member of the MA Volunteer Relations Team for the American Red Cross and as a public health advocate for the American Heart Association. Ilayda also held leadership positions in various organizations, including being the treasurer of the UMass Lowell Turkish Cultural Club and the secretary of the UML Graduate Biophysics Club.

Ilayda'smost recent work experience is as a teaching assistant and research assistant at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where they currently hold the position. In 2023, they will start working as the Assistant Director of Communications (Volunteer) for the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students.

Ilayda Firlar pursued their education in a chronological manner. Ilayda completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics at Bilkent University from 2018 to 2021. Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled in the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology from 2021 to 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Ilayda Firlar has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn. These certifications include Augmented Reality Marketing, Becoming an Ally to All, Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan, Business Analytics: Marketing Data, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, Developing Your Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion, Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing: Inclusive Language for Marketers, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All, Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging, Essential New Skills in Marketing, Google Ads Essential Training, Inclusive Mindset, Integrated Marketing Communications Strategies, Managerial Economics, Marketing Analytics: Presenting Digital Marketing Data, Marketing Tools: SEO, and Marketing Tools: Social Media. Ilayda obtained these certifications in August 2022.