Si-Ing Chen 706-***-****
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Education
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Expected: May 2011
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (B.S.),
Japanese Language and Literature (A.B.) minor, 3.20/ 4.0GPA overall
Research and Internship Experiences
UGA Department of Biochemistry Research Athens, GA
January 2010- May 2010
Participated in protein purification research of HIV vif plasmid
Transformed and cultured competent E.coli cells to amplify target proteins
Purified desired proteins using nickel, ion exchange, and Q columns,
dialysis, and hot treatment
Dr. Chip Biotechnology Inc. Internship Miao-Li, Taiwan
Summer 2008
Shadowed senior scientists in the PCR laboratory
Assisted in DNA extraction, gel preparation; PCR operation; biochip
hybridization; freemartin and factor XI deficient DNA detection; and data
filing
Job Experiences
Department of Microbiology Research Assistant Athens, GA
August 2010- Present
Purify CsgA protein in Myxococcus xanthus
Study related research papers and literature
Apply biochemical methods such as dialysis, affinity column, and the Sparse
Matrix to purify the target protein
Observe and run PCR sewing experiments to knock out target gene within M.
xanthus
College of Veterinary Medicine Pathology Lab Assistant, Athens GA
September 2009- May 2010
Acquired the lab technique for and information about Borrelia burgdorferi
sensu lato pathogen
Run PCR reactions and DNA gels for mammal 12s Ribosomal RNA detection
Supervised the programing of the PCR machine and prepare buffer solutions
Organized machines and equipment, filed MSDS sheets, and recorded
inventories of the chemicals
UGA Bookstore Cashier, Athens GA
October 2007-October 2008
Managed a cash register during football home games
UGA Student Organizations, Leadership, and Philanthropies
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority
December 2007-Present
Volunteer for local food banks, Adopt-a-Highway, Asian Tea Walk, Atlanta
AIDS walk, and Relay for Life
Partake in fund-raising $2,000 annually for China Care Foundation for cleft
palate surgeries for abandoned orphans in Mainland China
Secretary
January2010- May 2010
Record minutes during weekly chapters and monthly executive board meetings
Assist in amending Sorority by-laws and constitutions
Fund Raising Chair
August 2009- May 2010
Coordinated with the Assistant Manager of the Georgia Football Concessions
Lead and organized concessions crew during each game
Planned individual fundraisers for Haiti, Relay for life, AIDS Walk, and
China Care
Art & Design Chair December
2007 - May 2009
Designed t-shirts; recruitment and event flyers; and asphalt advertisements
UGA Taiwanese Student Association
August 2007- Present
Secretary January 2008-
January 2009
Issued semester newsletters, organized member contact lists, and recorded
minutes during meetings
Chinese Language Society Peer Tutor
September 2009-May 2010
Collaborate and advertise cultural and tutoring events for all levels of
Chinese classes
Tutor students learning Chinese in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
problems
Refine students' Chinese speaking skills by conversing with them
Mercy Health Clinic
Volunteer/ Office Assistant
June 2010- August 2010
Answer phone calls, take messages, and schedule patient appointments
Academic Distinction, Honors, and Additional Ability
Georgia HOPE Scholarship, Federal SMART and Educational Grant recipient
National Museum of Taiwanese Literature Award 2005 Semifinalist
Bilingual in Chinese and English with knowledge of Japanese