Ici Li

10313 Cavanaugh CourtRockville, MD 20850

Home: (301) 251-7014Mobile: (301) 980-9511
OBJECTIVE
/ A position as an intern or laboratory assistant where I am able to utilize my knowledge and experience in the biomedical instrumentation and engineering disciplines.
EDUCATION
/ Columbia University: Fu Foundation School of Engineering Applied Science New York, NY
  • C. Prescott Davis Scholar
  • Class of 2008
Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School Rockville, MD
  • Graduated June, Class of 2004
  • GPA: 4.3; SAT: 1570 (800 M, 770V); SAT II Math IIC: 790; Math IC: 770; Writing: 750
Holmdel High School
  • GPA: 4.13
Courses of Study: Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Molecular Biology, AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Statistics, Honors Chemistry
RESEARCH
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Bethesda, MD
05/03 – 08/03
/ FAES-ORWH Internship Program: Summer Intern, Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA)
  • Chief investigator: Dr. Adrian Senderowicz
  • Analyzed properties of JNK kinase cellular pathway for apoptosis induction
  • Performed Western Blotting technique to determine programmed cell death for perifosine in androgen-independent prostate cancer cell lines
  • Analyzed tertiary protein structures of interest in conjunction with protein assay reading models

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, MD
05/02 – 08/02 / HEADS UP Program: Summer Intern
  • Analyzed existing methods of tremor quantification
  • Designed an innovative setup for maximized tremor reduction
  • Designed software to filter outliers obtained by the VLSI Vision Chip
  • Designed tests and simulations for VLSI Vision Chip Tracking
  • Worked with other Johns Hopkins University Students to develop a working medical procedure for real- time tremor analysis
  • Participated in Seminar/Conferences with Johns Hopkins University Scientists
  • Incorporated real-time output display and analysis of physician’s tremor

EMPLOYMENT
Shady Grove Hospital Rockville, MD
06/01 – present / Oncology Department: Volunteer
  • Helped serve food water to patients
  • Worked with other doctors and nurses to develop a plan for more efficient service
  • Worked with other hospital volunteers to develop meal plans for patients
  • Designed activities and contests for patients

Montgomery County Department of Recreation Rockville, MD
5/01 – 8/01 / Therapeutic Recreation Volunteer for Disabled Children: Mainstream Companion
  • Developed and coordinated activities for the camp
  • Worked with other camp counselors to plan events and fundraisers
  • Shadowed and welcomed disabled children to group activities
  • Planned and set up the camp before activity sessions

Central Union Mission Organization Washington D.C., Bethesda, MD
5/01 – 8/01 /
  • Developed and coordinated activities for clothing drives and fundraisers
  • Organized church events and local area congregations
  • Worked with Union Mission children in Leader Group Sessions
  • Helped other Union Mission volunteers distribute and make goodie bags for homeless children

Super MathTer Company Rockville, MD
5/00-8/00 /
  • Developed data base software to conduct and organize activities more efficiently
  • Tutored middle school children arriving from foreign countries
  • Organized lunches and lunch activities
  • Helped adult supervisors with renting and management of public school classrooms

HONORS / 2001:
1st place: All State Freshman-Sophomore Cross Country Competition, 800 meter
1st place: Bayshore Area Cross Country Competition; 800 meter
1st place: NJSIAA Central Jersey Cross Country Sectionals Group II Champs
5th Place: Holmdel High School: New Jersey Mathematics League Assessment
3rd Place: Monmouth County Cross Country Championship
Bronze Satori: Rogate National Talent Network: Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award
“A” Central Division Cross Country Champions
2002:
CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Outstanding Scientist Award
NASA International Space Settlement Design Competition, International Finalist
1st place in county: Physics, Montgomery County Science Fair Competition
1st place overall: Robotics Team DC Regional BotBall Robotics Competition
1st place: Robotics Team DC Regional, Best Utilization of the Micro scout Processor
2nd place: Robotics Team DC Regional BotBall Robotics Competition, Double Elimination Tournament
3rd place: Nationals, BotBall 2002 National Robotics Competition
3rd place: Johns Hopkins University Surgical Robotics State Competition
3rd Place: Maryland State Music Teachers Association Competition, Violin String Festival
5th Place in county, chemistry: Chemistry Team
TRW Aeronautical Technologies Award and $200 scholarship
Montgomery County Youth Orchestras Musical Award for Outstanding Performance 2001-2002
2nd place in county: Math Team A
2003:
United States Army Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement
1st place: Montgomery County Mathematics League Competition
1st place: George Washington University Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award
STARS- Thomas S. Wootton High School Science and Technology Research Scholar
Commended Scholar: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Honorable Mention: Maryland State Music Teachers Association Competition, Violin String Festival
Sigma Xi, FDA Chapter: Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement
Selection for Montgomery County ARML Mathematics Team (top 50 students in county)
Taiwanese Youth Arts Foundation: Outstanding Taiwanese-American Award
Montgomery County Youth Orchestras Musical Award for Outstanding Performance 2002-2003
2004:
American Invitational Mathematics Exam Qualifier (top 5% in nation)
The Mathematical Association of America: Distinction in Mathematics Award
PUBLICATIONS / “Robotics- An Application to Real-Life Situations” National BotBall 2002 Tournament Conference CD
“Music, Life, and Gratitude” published in Taiwanese Youth Arts Foundation program for January 2003
PRESENTATIONS / “DNA” for Lakewood Elementary School, DNA Academy; April 9, 2003
“Integrated Fourier Transform and VLSI Chip Tracking Techniques” Clark Hall, August 2002
“Robotics- An Application to Real-Life Situations” National BotBall Conference 2002
“Improving a Tele-Hearing Device Using Household Substances,” Montgomery College; March 16, 2002
“Growth Rate of Cells,” Montclair State University; January 28, 2000
INTERESTS / Concertmaster: Washington Metropolitan Area Youth Orchestra (2000)
1st violin: Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra (2002-2003)
New Jersey State Youth Orchestra, Philharmonic (1999-2001)
Vice President, and Head of Structural Design: Club East, International NASA Space Settlement Design Competition (2001-2002)
Co-Captain: Math Team: Team A (5 members chosen from school) (2000-2003)
Lead Builder: Thomas S. Wootton Robotics Team (2001-2002)
Operation Smile (Fundraising for children with facial deformities to obtain corrective surgery) (2002-2003)
Club SAJE: Student Alliance for Justice and Education (2001-2002)
SKILLS / MS Windows 3.x/9x/2000/NT; MS Office suites (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook) Working knowledge of UNIX; DOS; FTP; SQL; C; ACT; Adobe Photoshop; Fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin; Working knowledge of Spanish
REFERENCES / Available upon request.