Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2006 - present

• Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Brain and Cognitive Science by June 2010
• Relevant coursework: Introduction to Neuroscience, Genetics, Linguistics, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, Principles of Chemical Science, Introductory Biology, Multivariable Calculus, Disease and Society in America

Monte Vista High School | 2002 - 2006

Gabrieli lab | 2008 - present

• fMRI studies of the Visual Word Form Area
• Programming in DMDX, Perl, and MatLab

The School for Field Studies | 2005

• Studied the effectiveness of marine protected areas in protecting biodiversity and critical habitats, with an emphasis on spiny sea urchin (Diadema antillarum)
• Conducted field research at the Center for Marine Resource Management in the Turks and Caicos Islands

MIT Admissions Blogger | 2006 - Present

• Keeps a journal on the MIT Admissions site to provide prospective students with an inside look at MIT, as well as answers admissions questions
• http://jess.mitblogs.com

5.112 and 5.12 TA in ESG | 2007 - Present

• Conducts office hours, answers questions, and grades problem sets for Principles of Chemical Science and Organic in Experimental Study Group at MIT

Apple Store Walnut Creek Mac Specialist | 2007
Pixar Production Assistant | 2007

• Employed by Consumer Product and Ratatouille post-production departments

Schubert's Bakery Cashier | 2006 - 2007

MIT-EMS | 2007 - Present

• Certified EMT Basic in Massachusetts; served 265 hours on MIT's Basic Life Support EMS
• http://ems.mit.edu

MedLinks | 2006 - Present

• Provides peers with support and health education, as well as serves as a resource to connect students with medical services on campus
• http://web.mit.edu/medlinks/www

i3 Art Designer | 2008

• Designed logos, menu, and cover for MIT Interactive Introduction to the Institute DVD

Mass CPR Publicity Chair | 2007 - 2008

• Designs and prints a logo, digital ads, print ads, and t-shirts for a one-day CPR class training 100+ people

Burton 1 Social Chair | 2008 - present
MIT Dance Troupe | 2006 - present

Coca-Cola Scholar | 2006
National Merit Scholar | 2005
AP Scholar with Honor | 2005, 2006
Reischauer Scholar | 2006

• Studied Japanese history, politics, economics, and culture with an emphasis on Japanese-US relations
• http://epgy.stanford.edu/courses/spice

Tri-Valley Science and Engineering Fair | 2003

• Studied bacterial content of San Francisco hospital doorknobs
• First place in microbiology

Eastman Kodak Company International Science and Engineering Fair Award | 2003

• For best use of photography (documentary) to clearly explain the essence of a science project

Science Department Award: Biology | 2003
Business Roundtable Student Recognition Project | 2003, 2004

• 1st place in video category

Business Roundtable Student Recognition Project | 2004

• 1st place in science category, microbiology
• Honorable mention in computer science category

Odyssey of the Mind | 1997 - 2006

• Regional, State, and World Finalist