Judy Choi
Undergraduate Research Support Program, Seoul National University (SNU)
New York,NY
Summary
a strategist combining humanistic perspectives with design thinking to develop systems promoting cultural and environmental sustainability
2
Languages
3
Years of experience
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Design And Management
Bachelor of Arts - Art History & Archaeology / Geography
Exchange Student - Ecology and Conservation
Work History
Independent Researcher & Team Leader
1 Year- Formulated strategic frameworks for sustainable museum management and public engagement.
- Conducted comparative policy analysis on museum governance and funding structures in US, UK, and Japan.
- Executed literature reviews to support ongoing research projects with foundational insights.
- Collaborated with faculty and peers to enhance research initiatives and drive advancements.
Research Assistant
1 Year 7 Months- Published a paper about different strategies in Indus Agriculture in Antiquity Journal (SSCI level journal) as a co-author.
- Analyzed climate change's impact on collapse of complex societies and resilience of agricultural systems.
- Explored how demand influence agricultural strategies
- Conducted literature reviews to support various research initiatives.
- Assisted in data collection, organizing essential research documentation.
Student Assistant
11 Months- Facilitated museum education programs and visitor engagement initiatives to enrich visitor experiences.
- Coordinated exhibition planning and artifact documentation, enhancing cataloging and archival processes
- Organized and maintained museum artifacts for public display.
- Supported event planning for museum workshops and educational programs.
Excavation Training Participant
1 Month- Participated in intensive three-week archaeological excavation fieldwork program, acquiring hands-on heritage site documentation experience.
- Contributed innovative solutions to improve team performance and project outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve excavation-related challenges.
Skills
Documentation and reporting
Data collection
Analytical thinking
Critical thinking
Strategic thinking
Communication skills
Adobe Program applications
Project management
Research/Thesis
- Choi, Jungwoo. (2025). "A Study on the Development Potential of a Wheat Industry Cluster in Daejeon Metropolitan City: Spatial Analysis of Agriculture Based Clustering and Urban Regeneration Through City Branding." B.A. thesis, Department of Geography, Seoul National University.
- Choi, Jungwoo. (2024). "Improving the Identification of Carbonized Citrus Peels Through Experimental Charring." B.A. thesis, Department of Archaeology & Art History, Seoul National University.
- Bates, Jennifer, and Choi, Jungwoo. (2023). "Different Strategies in Indus Agriculture: The Goals and Outcomes of Farming Choices." Antiquity 97 (396): 1488–1500.
Awards & Honors
- 2025.02 Summa Cum Laude / Seoul National University
- 2024.01 Honorable Mention Award for Undergraduate Research Support Program / Seoul National University
- 2022.09 Scholarship Recipient / Incheon Ongjin Agricultural Cooperative
- 2021.05 Scholarship Recipient / Youngnam Institute of Cultural Heritage
Extracurricular Experience
- 2019.01-2025.12 Seoul Animal Welfare Support Center, Volunteer, Seoul, South Korea: Supported animal welfare and behavioral rehabilitation through structured walking and care activities
- 2025.07-2025.08 Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Exhibition Support Volunteer, Seoul, South Korea: Assisted the curatorial team with exhibition preparation, object labeling, and visitor coordination, Gained hands-on experience in public museum operations and cultural design presentation
- 2023.09-2023.11 National Museum of Korea, Exhibition Docent Volunteer, Seoul, South Korea: Delivered guided exhibition tours for the public, interpreting collections and exhibition narratives
- 2020-12 Digital SNU in Singapore Program, Participant, Singapore/Online: Participated in online collaborative seminars with students from the National University of Singapore, focusing on post-COVID digital innovation
- 2020.01-2020.10 College of Humanities Student Council, “Flame”, Executive Director, Seoul, South Korea: Oversaw event planning, budgeting, and student engagement initiatives serving a community of 1,000+ members, Led cross-departmental collaboration on academic and cultural programs
- 2019.03-2019.10 61st University Student Council, “Tomorrow”, Education Policy Division Member, Seoul, South Korea: Contributed to the planning and execution of university-level education policy campaigns and academic programs
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Independent Researcher & Team Leader
Undergraduate Research Support Program, Seoul National University (SNU)
12.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Jennifer Bates (professor at SNU) Lab
02.2022 - 09.2023
Excavation Training Participant
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage
06.2021 - 07.2021
Student Assistant
SNU Museum
03.2021 - 02.2022
Parsons School of Design
Master of Science from Strategic Design And Management
Seoul National University
Bachelor of Arts from Art History & Archaeology / Geography
University of Liverpool
Exchange Student from Ecology and Conservation