Julian Valme
Hewlett,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Department
Adelphi University
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Researched relationship between semiconductor composition and photochemical properties using electrochemical deposition methods
- Designed and executed controlled experiments to evaluate material performance and efficiency
- Supervised by Dr. Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research
Summer Institute in Mathematical Epidemiology
Adelphi University
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Collected, normalized, and visualized multi-state datasets; conducted outlier analysis and applied residual and Q-Q diagnostics to validate regression assumptions
- Developed and refined OLS regression models using backwards step selection and coefficient analysis to identify state-level gun violence predictors
Summer Institute in Mathematical Epidemiology
Adelphi University
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed CDC and New York State Department of Health datasets to evaluate hypothesis about cancer progression and age-related incidence trends
- Modeled prostate cancer incidence against age using linear regression and the Armitage & Doll multi-stage carcinogenesis model, applying log-log transformation and AIC to compare models
Yale Young Global Scholars
Yale University
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Selected for competitive international research exchange program (~15% acceptance rate)
- Completed interdisciplinary coursework, collaborating with peers from over 100 countries
- Collaborated with peers to design neuroscience and psychology project analyzing the effect of sleep duration on behavior, presenting results to faculty mentors
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry & Cognitive Science
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, OH06-2029
Skills
- Data analysis
- Experimental design
- Research collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Digital literacy
Leadership & Community Service
2019-2024: Health Ministry Volunteer, Beraca Baptist Church - Conducted community health outreach in Canarsie, Brooklyn, promoting breast cancer screening, mental health awareness, and domestic violence prevention initiatives
2024: International Field Volunteer, Accra, Nzulezu, & Cape Coast - Mass distribution of 100+ items in three locations across Ghana. Organized meetings, met with village leaders, and connected with locals
Awards
Second Place, Senior Division, STEP Statewide Student Conference, 2025
National Merit Letter of Commendation, 2024
Second Place, Senior Division, STEP Statewide Student Conference, 2023
High Honors, Long Island Science Congress, 2023
Timeline
Yale Young Global Scholars
Yale University
07.2024 - 08.2024
Chemistry Department
Adelphi University
08.2023 - 06.2025
Summer Institute in Mathematical Epidemiology
Adelphi University
07.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Institute in Mathematical Epidemiology
Adelphi University
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry & Cognitive Science
Case Western Reserve University