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Shradha Birdika

Majored in Geography, Minored in Economics
Clark University, Class of 2024
From Worcester, MA
As a dedicated climate scientist with a deep-rooted passion for geography and a strong foundation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), I am eager to leverage my skills and experiences to make a tangible impact in sustainable development practices and environmental policy.
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Worcester resident named to Clark University's Spring Dean's List

Shradha Birdika, of Worcester, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Students mus...

July, 25 2024 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika earns degree from Clark University

Shradha Birdika received a degree from Clark University during the University's 120th Commencement exercises on Monday, May 20. The University awarded 1,376 degrees (503 bachelor's, 847 master's...

June, 28 2024 - Verified by Clark University
Kolkata resident named to Clark University's Fall Dean's List

Shradha Birdika, of Kolkata, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester. Students must have ...

February, 16 2024 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika named to Clark University's Spring 2023 Dean's List

Shradha Birdika was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester. Students must have a GPA of 3....

June, 26 2023 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika named to Clark University's Fall 2022 Dean's List

Shradha Birdika, of Kolkata, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2022 semester. Students must have...

March, 02 2023 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika named to Clark University's Spring 2022 Dean's List

Shradha Birdika, of Kolkata, India, was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. Stude...

July, 29 2022 - Verified by Clark University
'Everything a geographer should know'

Shradha Birdika '24 was searching for colleges online, determined to study geography, when she came across Clark University's website and discovered the Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO...

July, 15 2022 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika named to Clark University's Fall 2021 Dean's List

Shradha Birdika, of Kolkata, was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester. Students must have...

February, 17 2022 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika Named to Clark University's Spring 2021 Dean's List

Shradha Birdika, of Kolkata, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2021 semester. Students must have...

August, 20 2021 - Verified by Clark University
Shradha Birdika was recognized for earning an academic award
2024 National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Excellence in Scholarship Award
Spring 2024 - Added by Shradha
Shradha Birdika was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
High Honors for Geography Honors Thesis
Fall 2023 - Added by Shradha
Shradha Birdika was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Spring 2021 - Spring 2024 - Added by Shradha
South Asian Students Association
Counseled executive board members to ensure the organization's success. Developed marketing strategies to engage the South Asian community on campus. Organized cultural celebrations, educational panels, and community service events.
Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 - Clark University
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Interior Mapping Intern at Manatee County Government

Led an interior mapping project for the Energy and Sustainability Division, standardizing floor plans to CAD
files for seamless integration into GIS software, thus ensuring accurate spatial data analysis.
Calculated and verified interior architectural measurements, enhancing property managements decision-
making capabilities that impact budget planning, space management, and energy audits.
Presented complex project results to County Leadership using engaging visuals and accessible language.

May 2023 - August 2023
Research Fellowship at Human Environment Research Observatory (HERO)

Facilitated in a study focused on the Urban Heat Island effect in environmental justice areas of Rhode Island.
Conducted street tree surveys and analyzed air temperature and air quality data to identify key factors
contributing to temperature disparities, paving the way for informed mitigation policies.
Applied Participatory GIS techniques to perform spatial analysis of perceptions of Clark University's Hadwen
Arboretum by interviewing greenspace users as part of an independent research project and honors thesis.
Evaluated resulting maps to inform strategies for arboretum development and improved visitor satisfaction.

May 2022 - December 2023
Library Assistant at Robert H. Goddard Library

Enhanced patron satisfaction by providing customer service for diverse library users.
Addressed frontline information needs and connected stakeholders with appropriate academic resources.
Supervised and coordinated clerks within the library circulation to ensure smooth daily operations.

August 2021 - May 2024
Impacts and Perceptions of Environmental Changes in the Hadwen Arboretum, Clark University, Worcester (MA)
Clark University’s Hadwen Arboretum, located at the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, is a cherished community asset. This research's overarching objective was to qualitatively analyze this urban greenspace and its multifaceted impact on the community using Participatory Geographic Information Science (PGIS) techniques. A total of twenty interviews were conducted with three cohorts: local officials and residents of the Columbus Park Neighborhood, specifically those with frequent interactions with the arboretum, members of Clark's facilities management, and faculty and students actively engaged with the arboretum. The results revealed that the Hadwen Arboretum has garnered widespread positive feedback, particularly regarding aesthetic improvements and overall community satisfaction, with specific commendation directed towards its aesthetic appeal, maintenance efforts, and positive impact on the community's well-being. Additionally, the negative perceptions identified along May and Lovell streets highlight the subtle challenges of greenspace management, necessitating a multifaceted approach to address environmental and community engagement. These findings offer valuable guidance for shaping the future trajectory of the arboretum, providing a roadmap for refining the bottom-up management model. The significance of this methodological approach is indicated by the potential applications of sketch mapping in informing social policies and its relevance to a wide range of research topics across disciplines.
December 2023 - Research Projects
‘Everything a geographer should know’
HERO fellows study trees outside of Massachusetts for first time
July 2022 - Articles
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