MICHAEL HWANG

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EDUCATION
Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources,
Minor in Entomology, Minor in Biological Sciences
Relevant Coursework
Parasite Ecology
Politics of Environmental Issues
Insect Structure and Function
Field Techniques

159 Weidmann Ct. Old Tappan, NJ 07675

mchwang0002@gmail.com
201-741-2202
New Brunswick, NJ
Expected May 2015

Aquatic Entomology
Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management
Insect Classification
Advanced Aquatic Entomology

PROJECTS
Advanced Aquatic Entomology Mosquito Collection Curation
New Brunswick, NJ
Curator
September 2014- Present
Curating life-long mosquito collection of the late Dr. Richard F. Darsie, Jr., leading authority on mosquitoes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Entomology Laboratory Dr. George Hamilton
Undergraduate Researcher
Caretaker of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Colony.
Experienced in field work: collected population dispersion data.
Performed research on population dispersion by use of flight mills.
Developing prototype for more efficient flight mill system.

New Brunswick, NJ
June 2014- Present

Parasitology Laboratory Dr. Michael Sukhdeo

New Brunswick, NJ
Undergraduate Researcher
April 2013-July 2014
Researched and catalogued the life cycles of parasites residing in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.
Captured and identified potential intermediate host aquatic macroinvertebrates.
Rutgers Dining Services, Neilson Dining Hall
New Brunswick, NJ
Student Employee, Captain
January 2013-December 2013
Managed students in the dish room while maintaining normal duties of serving food and cleaning dishes and tables.
The Discovery School
Closter, NJ
Tutor, Test Proctor, Administrative Assistant, Technical Support
November 2010- July 2011, May 2012-August 2012
Taught students courses including, but not limited to, Spanish, Elementary Math, Algebra, Reading Comprehension,
Biology, Chemistry, SLEP, SAT I, TOEFL.
Proctored and worked as a computer technician during TOEFL tests, as well as Technical Support, keeping all computers
upgraded
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Boston, Massachusetts
Internship
July 2011 August 2011
Maintained budgets and information within the office.
Contributed to technological improvements within EOPSS by working on computer updates and office technological use
through seminars. Also provided workers with comprehensive new computer skills through use of online programs.
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
New Brunswick, NJ
Positions: Sergeant-at-Arms, Social chair, Brotherhood Chair, New Member Educator,
February 2012 Present
Leadership: Regional Leadership Academy (2012, 2013 attendee),
Leadership Institute Graduate (July 2013 Graduate)
One of 55 undergraduates selected by Delta Sigma Phi headquarters to receive leadership training at the national
Leadership Institute as a graduate of the Phi class.
Taught and influenced two generations of Delta Sigma Phi brothers as New Member Educator and New Member Educator
Assistant.
Elected as the chapters judicial chair, maintaining order and keeping others in line.
Elected as the chapters ritual master to maintain connections to the fraternitys roots and traditions.
Student United Way at Rutgers University
Event Coordinator, Founding Member
Founding member of Student United Way at Rutgers University.

New Brunswick, NJ
November 2013 Present

Coordinated community service events to help improve the New Brunswick community.

Relay for Life

New Brunswick, NJ
Participant
April 2012 Present
Avid participant of yearly Relay for Life fundraising event for cancer awareness for three consecutive years.
Boy Scouts of America
Old Tappan, NJ
Eagle Scout Bronze Palm
September 2002 Present
Learned a wide range of skills, ranging from computer use to cooking to wilderness survival and first aid, through merit
badge achievements, activities, and events.
Held leadership positions including, but not limited to, Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Den Chief.
Emergency Medical Technician
Old Tappan, NJ
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Provisional License
July 2010 August 2011
Provided emergency medical service to Old Tappan Township.
Received hands on medical, triaging, and patient care experience
Also involved learning about good communication with patients, dealing with difficult patients, and helping patients cope
with loss.
New Haven/Len Sister City Project
Len, Nicaragua
Volunteer, Delegation Student Leader
June 2009-July 2009, June 2010-July 2010
Helped build a classroom for a poor region in Nicaragua and helped teach English to Nicaraguan students.
Returned the following year as a student leader, helping to organize the curriculum and to help newer members learn.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Murray and Helen Buell Scholarship Award
New Brunswick, NJ
Recipient
July 2014
Awarded for academic merit to rising juniors and seniors in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources
at Rutgers University with a preference for students who participate in undergraduate research.
SOCIETIES AND MEMBERSHIP
Entomological Society of America
Member
Attended the Entomology 2014 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Society
Member
Inducted for excellence in scholarship at Rutgers University

July 2014-Present
New Brunswick, NJ
September 2014-Present

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Language: Fluent in Korean, Spanish
Technical: Experience in Microsoft Office, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, Java,
Skills: Insect Collecting, Insect Pinning, Insect Identification, Aquatic Insect Identification, Computer Programming (Java), Circuit
Boards, Camping, Cooking, Wilderness Survival
Sports: Cross Country, Long Distance Running, Javelin, Ultimate Frisbee, Tennis
Interests: Insect Collecting, Bird Watching, Hiking, Camping, Technological Trends, International Travel, Food Culture, Listening
to Music and Playing Trumpet
Service Hours Completed in College: ~110 hours of community service