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Guanqun Li
Guanqun Li
3346 Scandling Center, Geneva, NY 14456
646-725-7591 guanqun.li@hws.edu
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EDUCATION
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY Anticipated May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry GPA: 3.87
Minor: Health Professions
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Honors in Biology, Introduction to General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Intermediate General Chemistry, Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics I, Physics II, Writer’s Seminar I, Writer’s Seminar II.
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HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean's List Fall 2010 – Present
International Student Merit Scholarship Fall 2010 – Present
Faculty Scholarship Fall 2010 – Present
Orange Key Honor Society 2010 – 2011
Chimera Honor Society 2011 – 2012
Druid Honor Society 2012 – 2013
Hobart Heritage Scholar 2010 - 2013
Dr. Gordon L. Richardson ’33 Memorial Prize in Pre-Med 2013
Phi Beta Kappa 2014
The Research Award in Biology 2014
Rocco L. Fiaschetti '40 Prize in Chemistry 2014
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EXPERIENCE
Shadowing, Dr. Lisen Liu, Endocrinologist, M.D., Queens, NY Winter 2011
--Shadow Dr. Lisen to get a better understanding of what internal medicine and
physician’s life are like everyday.
Shadowing, Urgent Care Center, Orthopedic Office, Geneva, NY Spring 2012
--Shadow Dr. Olaf Lieberg and Dr. Raman Dhawan performing several orthopedic
operations.Shadow Dr. Jose Canario, family physician and Pamela Switzer, nurse
practitioner to examine the minor health concerns.
Emergency Room Intern, Fengtian Hospital, Shenyang, China Summer 2011
--Observe medical procedures and hands-on experiences, such as pushing patients to
X-ray room.
Research, with professor Cursino, Biology Department, HWS Spring 2012
--Use massive parallel genome DNA sequencing to investigate Curtobacterium
flaccumfaciens pv. Flaccumfaciens pathogenicity.
Research, with professor Carle, Biology Department, HWS Summer 2012 – Present
--Create and characterize the chvB mutant in Agrobacterium vitis.
Research, with professor Pelkey, Chemistry Department, HWS Spring 2013
--Synthesize phenanthrene-fused 3-pyrrlin-2-ones via an oxidative cyclization. Volunteer, Geneva General Hospital Child Care Center Summer 2011
--Interact with children by helping out with a variety of daily activities.
Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, HWS Fall 2011 – 2013
--Help students adapt to labs’ discourse and develop motivation and initiative for
the introduction and organic chemistry.
Lab Assistant, Biology Department, HWS Colleges, Geneva, NY Fall 2011
--Teach, guide, and supervise students in the performance of their experiments.
Co-president/Treasurer, HWS Health Professions Club, HWS Fall 2011 – Present
--Promote core club values. Plan and organize club events and facilitate meetings.
Recruit new members across campus.Evaluate the costs of each event down to
item-wise and write the proposal of estimated budget every semester. Manage
approved budget for events purchasing and planning.
Coordinator, Geneva Chinese for Kids Program, Geneva, NY Fall 2011 – Present
--Recruit student tutors for the program each week and teach Geneva kids Chinese
and Chinese cultures.
House Manager, International House, HWS Colleges, Geneva, NY Fall 2012 – Present
--Plan and organize house events and house meetings to ensure that everything runs
smoothly within the residence. Keep track of all expenses associated with the
food and maintenance.
Site Leader, Day of Service, HWS Colleges, Geneva, NY Fall 2010 – Fall 2012
--Lead a group of volunteers to make a better living style of older people at
Seneca Lake Terrace Assisted Living Community by arranging various activities,
such as playing bingo.
Member, Asian Student Union, Geneva, NY Fall 2011 – Present
--Participate and organize the club events in order to raise the culture awareness
across the campus.
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ASSETS
Language: English (Fluent), Mandarin Chinese (Native), French (Basic)
Life-Saving Techniques: AED/CPR for Healthcare Provider Certified
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