Suk Jin Son

Undergraduate student with 1+year research experience in various lab environment. Broad skill spectrum such as Microsoft office, Python, and Java script. Conscientious Student Research Assistant with superior writing and editorial skills and creative initiative. Accomplishes multiple projects simultaneously with success and minimal oversight. Knowledgeable in Biological research.

• Dean’s List, Houston Community College, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
• Chungnam National University Business Idea Tournament, Grand Prize, September 2021, Designed an AI-based “smart farm” system that could help manage big farming operations for effectively and efficiently
• Exemplary Soldier Award, May 2020, Received an award given to the most exemplary soldier in the battalion based on training record, and mission performance evaluation, among others
• Korea Combat Training Center Training Honorary Soldier Award, February 2020, Awarded for playing an important role in training by successfully conducting search missions
• Student Award, May 2016, Given to three students out of ~1000+ students per grade, the nomination is based on overall scores on school life, teacher evaluations, peer evaluation, and involvement in school activities
• Essay Tournament, 4th Place, November 2014, Wrote a research essay about body part regeneration technology and the future of biotechnology as part of a school essay tournament

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation, 9, 16, Houston, TX, 08/2022, 07/2023, 

Selected through grades (Over 3.5) and essays and recommendation email from Prof. Jeffrey Stear., Participate in research programs and events for successful college education, Presented to peers and faculty about applications of 3D printing in biology, particularly in creating bone tissues for patients with group members, Attended lectures held by University of Houston professors on career development as a STEM major student 

College Biology Club, 9, 16, Houston, TX, 02/2022, 07/2023, 

Meet weekly with peers to develop research projects of interest and peer tutor, Conducted self-led research and experiments on various biology topics, either individually or in groups, and presented findings, Topics included: features of cold sore virus, cancer cells, HIV, and SARS-CoV2 talking about what kind of biological research ideas we can possibly study, design and simulate 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 3, 32, Houston, TX, 08/2022, 07/2023, 

Participated in discussions on how to thrive as an international student in the United States and contribute to the community by holding an event booth and held game contests to make students feel more joyful about their college life, Joined regular discussion and talked about research ideas and club ideas Biological Environment Conservation Club (Dream of Minnow), 8, 30, Daejeon, South Korea, 05/2015, 11/2015, Investigated environmental features of firefly habitats, Designed conservation plans for fireflies in the area and implemented parts of the design, including regular clean up of the studied area

UConn Chemistry Club University of Connecticut, CT, 08/2023 - now, 

Making self-chemical experiment demo, Performed burning gummy bears, mass spectrometry, Oscillating Reaction, and Ammonia water fountain 

• Bodyguard Martial Arts
• Taekwondo
• Marathon
• 10+ years Violin
• Guitar