Qualitative Researcher
Resume:
Beatrice J. Choi
adc1cf@r.postjobfree.com
Academia.edu
EDUCATION:
PhD
Communication Studies
Northwestern University
****-**** (Anticipated May
2020)
M.A.
Media, Culture and
Communications
New York University 2010-
2011
B.A.s
Communication; International
Studies
University of California, San
Diego (UCSD) 2003-2007
EXPERIENCE:
Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Research Fellow Sep ‘12– May ‘20
Conducted on-site, multi-year research exploring challenges to innovation in marginalized communities in Brazil. Designed a study using observation, semi-structured interviews, the analysis of company PR/content, oral histories and local archives to write final reports that show how social norms and cultural values influence user behavior over time. Preliminary findings showed that Brazilian communities that prioritized building institutional know-how and enjoyed infrastructural support that enabled them to innovate under crisis. Awarded research grants from the Buffett Institute, Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, and UPenn Predoctoral Fellowship. Completed training and obtained approval to do research in compliance with Institutional Review Board guidelines. Northwestern University Evanston, IL Jun ‘19– Aug ‘19 Temporary Program Coordinator
Managed the Chemistry Department program for a top five department in the U.S with 500+ undergraduate and graduate students and oversaw course registration, exam preparation, course grading and data analysis. Northwestern University Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fulbright-Hays Fellow Jun ‘16 – Jul ’17
Designed a framework to evaluate the impact of open-source software in innovation culture in Brazil at a national laboratory for computational sciences, a computer graphics company, and a makerspace as sites of innovation. Recruited study participants, obtained study permission, and completed 50+ interviews for 18 months of observation. Evaluated measures of public perception, productivity, and morale for study sites in the midst of financial difficulty. Advised a makerspace on developing a survey on Afro-Brazilian and indigenous women’s representation in local innovation (awarded Ford Foundation funding).
Northwestern University Evanston, IL Sep ‘12– Jun ‘15 Instructor of Record
Managed five sections (15-20 students each) as primary instructor on public speaking. Built curriculum based on daily 1-hour classes and bi-weekly classes meeting for 1.5 hours, selected relevant course reading materials, and prepared classroom recording technology for speeches. Wrote and evaluated student writing and speech performance assignments. TransPerfect Global New York, NY
Project Specialist & Account Manager Jul ‘11– Aug ‘12 Managed life sciences projects for clients such as Merck and Johnson & Johnson for ongoing clinical trials, with 100+ sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs), through a cloud-based content management system (CMS). Planned 3+ international conferences for the interactive technology teams with exhibition logistics, and press releases. Worked closely with management and designers on updates for the interactive technology website. SKILLS:
Observation
Interviews
Survey Design (Qualtrics)
Public Speaking
Project Management
Grant and Fellowship Writing
User Feedback
Spanish and Portuguese
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