Hyunjoo (Grace) Lee

- Strong student taking rigorous STEM courses through Biomedical Sciences major.

- Passion for leading others on environmental concerns and various hobbies.

- Dedicated to serving underserved communities through flute performances and leading or organizing

group activities.

Biomedical Science Student Associations, Treasurer (College 1st Year)

Ecosave club, President (9, 10, 11, 12)

• Frequently organized and went plogging on the streets near Han River; regularly updated the blog post 'Ecosave Club' with my perspectives on news and environmental innovations, Received Spirit of Community Award from Prudential Social Contribution Foundation, Received Certificate of Appreciation from Municipality of Baras in the Philippines

Outreach With Love (OWL), President (9, 10, 11, 12)

• For Philippino and Vietnamese children: Sponsor birth registration and enhance educational opportunities, provide access to clean water through installing water filters and raising funds (KRW 5,700,000), create educational videos. Did an outreach to Cherryl school, Bay Town, etc., Received recognition from Mayor of Baras, Philippines.

Bughouse 365, President (9, 10, 11, 12)

• Spread the benefits of consuming edible insects and recipes by developing an app 'Bughouse,' an e-book with edible insect recipes, and insect-themed board games. Distributed them to libraries in the US and Korea., Attended fairs and exhibitions to promote and sell edible insects and insect powder, and debated with customers on benefits.

Youth for Unicef club, Founder, Co-President (11, 12)

• Lead a group of 45+ high school members by holding club days around once a week, Fundraised for UNICEF (KRW 1,333,300) through 'Uni-Bread' fundraiser in collaboration with school Crave kitchen, Regularly fundraise for recent disaster-struck countries such as Ukraine, Morocco, and Syria. So far this year, we fundraised KRW 730,000+.

Korean Red Cross Youth Orchestra, First-chair flutist, Lead of flute section, Soloist (9, 10, 11, 12)

• Performed at 20+ events including at a national ceremony to commemorate comfort women, and in Thailand., Guide members in reading scores and suggest pieces to play for specific events, taking an administrative role as well. I also enjoy interacting with our various audiences., Visit correctional facilities, facilities for those with disabilities and seniors; solo performances at a correctional institution, orphanage, school, and church, etc. during outreach to Thailand., Received Certificate of recognition from the President of Korean Red Cross for volunteer activities.

30-Hour Famine from World Vision, Veteran Famine Student Leader (10, 11, 12) 

• Coordinated interactive famine-related activities (ex. Day with Mahana) for 80+ participants, Publicized the event to 100+ students and guided new student leaders, Led the 'Malawi' group and encouraged contributions, Helped raise KRW 10,296,000+ for World Vision through promotional activities and bazaar.

Hanhwa Science Challenge on Saving the Earth, Silver Award, KRW 5 million, 11, 

• Research on a way to remove radioactive substances in the earth using earthworms, Donated KRW 1 million to Seoul Foreign School for better education

Korea Junior Water Prize, Ambassador of Sweden's Award, KRW 1.5 million, 11, 

• Research on a method to alleviate desertification using the biofilm formed by pseudomonas syringae

Korea's Scholar's Conference for Youth (KSCY), 11, 

• Interviewed former drug addict and college students to write 'What Causes Youth to Find Relief in Addictive Substances?' article, which was featured in the conference

Genius Olympiad, Bronze, 10, 

• Alleviation of Antibiotics-Resistance of Bacteria Using High-Gravity Conditions