Biochemistry
University of California - Los Angeles
06-2025
Frederick Meckes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Frederick (Alex) Meckes is a third-year biochemistry student at UCLA interested in pursuing research.
Education
Skills
- Biochem Structure, Enzymes & Metabolism chem153A
- Biochem: DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis chem 153B
- Physical and Organic Chemistry chem14A - 14D & 30C
- Laboratory & Scientific Methodology ls23L
- Physical and Organic Chemistry Lab chem14BL, 14CL, & 30BL
- Life Science Statistics ls40
- Human Bio, Genetics & Evolution ls7A - 7C
- Physics 5A - 5C
- Life Science Calculus ls30A & 30B
- Calculus math31A, 31B, & 32A
Affiliations
- Tutors a wide range of topics including algebra, geometry, calculus, and both physical and organic chemistry since Aug '19
- Plans in-depth lessons on high school math courses such as algebra 2 and geometry
- Tutors high school and UCLA students
- Manages 10+ long-term clients
- Over 200 hours of tutoring
Accomplishments
- President Sep '23 - present
- Equipment Manager Sep '22 - Jun '23
- Active member Sep '21 - present
- Organizes weekly meetings, jam sessions, and workshops for a club with 100+ members
- Plans and coordinates multiple on and off-campus concerts involving several bands and artists each quarter
- Runs bi-weekly officer meetings, delegating tasks to Music Club board members
- Drums in Going Outside jazz combo
UCLA Percussion Ensemble
- Drummer and mallet percussionist
- Auditioned and accepted into 30-member ensemble as a non-percussion major
- Member since Mar '21
Timeline
Biochemistry
University of California - Los Angeles