• Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia; Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Acoustics, in progress.
• Rice University, Houston, Texas; B.A. in Computational and Applied Mathematics, May 1999; GPA: 3.324/4.000.

WORK EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOW, Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta , Georgia
Research the use of acoustic emission as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for detecting microdamage in trabecular bone. Assist in research group activities and projects, such as testing of anechoic chamber. Funded by National Science Foundation Fellowship. June 2000-present.

CO- HEAD TEACHING ASSISTANT, Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, Georgia.
Developed reporting system and schedule to coordinate grading for six TA’s. Prepared upcoming labs. Organized equipment. Assisted students in understanding experiments. September 1999-June 2000

LEADERSHIP RICE INTERN, KUHT-Channel 8, Houston Public Television; Houston, Texas.
Shadowed the General Manager/CEO to observe and develop leadership skills. Wrote grants and raised funds for station. Assisted in the marketing and corporate development department. Associate Produced Emmy-nominated series on mental illness for nightly news program. Helped establish ties with the Chinese community. Researched and developed content for PBS Democracy Project website. Acted as floor captain for pledge drives. Volunteered for fund-raising and educational outreach events for the station. June 1998-July 1999.

AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR, Rice Wellness Center; Houston, Texas.
Instructed a wide variety of aerobics and fitness classes. January 1998-July 1999.

RUNNER/PARALEGAL ASSISTANT, Miller, Hamilton, Snider, & Odom; Mobile, Alabama.
Entered and analyzed data concerning bank expansion and acquisition. Learned basic clerical skills. Assisted catering of firm events. June 1996-August 1996.

Computer Skills: familiar with the Internet, some html programming, Microsoft Office, UNIX, DOS, C/C++, Scheme, Matlab, Mathematica, databases, and basic computer maintenance. Typing speed (~100 words/minute).

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

MASTERS AND RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE SEARCH COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, Brown College of Rice University; Houston, Texas.
Co-led two student committees responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting the college’s nominees for these positions. April 1997-May 1998.

ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR, Brown College of Rice University; Houston, Texas.
Fostered relationships between the faculty, staff, and surrounding community members and students. Coordinated and catered receptions, dinners, and other functions for interaction between students and associates. April 1997-May 1998.

SOCIAL COORDINATOR, Brown College of Rice University; Houston, Texas.
Planned festive, professional-quality events for the college, including afternoon barbecues, medium-sized parties (est. 500 guests), and large parties (est. over 1200 guests). Developed budgets, menus, and security plans. April 1996-April 1997.

RICE PROGRAM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, Rice University; Houston, Texas.
Co-chaired committee to facilitate pursuit of non-academic interests. Published cookbook. Planned and executed events for student body. August 1995-June 1996.

Academic Honors: National Science Foundation Fellowship Award, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2 years), Jackie Schnell Memorial Award, President’s List (honor roll), Vice President’s Appreciation Award, National Merit Scholar, various college and university service awards, various high school subject awards, and numerous piano and vocal awards.

Extracurricular: charter member of an a cappella group at Rice University-acted as business manager, arranging trips, publicity, and concerts; volunteered at Magnificat House, a non-profit home for those with mental illness, physical ailments; assistant directed and acted in Scruples, a play for raising awareness in incoming freshman about acquaintance rape and sexual assault; studied and performed piano for over 20 years; studied and performed vocally for 9 years; performed in various plays and musicals throughout high school and college.