Cong Yin

A Graduate Student at George Mason University

10494 Malone Ct, Fairfax cyin2@gmu.edu @ Cong Yin @ CongYin2

Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2021
Master of Science, Environmental Science and Policy GPA: 3.59/4.0

Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui, China aSep2014 – June 2018

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (Major) GPA: 3.25/5.0
Bachelor of Management, Accounting (Minor)

Research Background
The Effectiveness of Silver Nanoparticles on Nitrogen Circulating Processes in Soil Dec 2016 – March 2017
Hefei, Anhui, China
- Conducted risk assessment of silver nanoparticles in soil
- Conducted analytical experiment with other 3 students
- Reported experimental process in seminar every week
- Wrote final research article

Sakura Exchange Program in Science, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan Nov 2016
- Visited environmental protection sectors and companies in Nagoya, Japan
- Learned Japan’s experience on countering pollution issues
- Learned Japan’s advanced environmental protection technologies and concepts
- Participated in conferences with local researchers and students

Experience
Hefei Environmental Protection Bureau HETDA Branch Hefei, Anhui, China May 2017 – June 2017
Government Intern
- Reviewed 180 environmental influence assessment (EIA) reports
- Wrote 30 case reports
- Got familiar with working environment in an governmental department
- Learned how does government conduct environmental surveys

The Student Union of The School of Resources and Environment Hefei, Anhui, China Oct 2016 – Sep 2017
President
- Held major activities (e.g. sports meeting, cultural festival, literature meeting, etc.)
- Learned how to expertly use office software
- Learned basic operation on designing software (Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop)
- Learned interpersonal and managing skills

Awards
- Outstanding Graduates May 2018
- The first prize scholarship Oct 2016
- Merit Student Oct 2015
- Excellent Student Cadre Oct 2015
- The special grade scholarship Oct 2015