Veronica Kim
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EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University Honors College
Bachelor of Science in Professional Physics
Minors: Mathematics and Aerospace
Charles University
Study Abroad and Cultural Immersion Experience
 Acquired skills in cultural responsiveness, adaptation, and cross-cultural communication
Murfreesboro, TN
GPA 4.00
December 2016
Prague, Czech Republic
May 2014 - July 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Programming Languages: Python 3, MATLAB
O/S: Windows, Linux, Mac
Programs: Microsoft Office, Logger Pro, Mathematica, Image-Pro Plus
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Buchanan Fellowship
Fall 2012 – Present
 Selected as 1 of 20 Buchanan Fellows, the highest academic honor at Middle Tennessee State University
Undergraduate Research Experience and Creative Activity Gold Grant
Fall 2015 – Present
 Received an esteemed grant for research in biophysics at Middle Tennessee State University
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Summer 2014
 Alumni of the prestigious national scholarship for study abroad in Prague, Czech Republic
The Theoretical Physics Award for Excellence
Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
 Faculty selected student for outstanding performance and potential in theoretical physics
The Modern Physics Award for Excellence
Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
 Faculty selected student for superior work in modern physics, including in a laboratory setting
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Thesis Research Project
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University
September 2015 – Present
 Under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Erenso, independently researching the single cell ionization of cancer cells using laser
traps for a goal of a more accurate radiotherapy
 Gaining vast skills in optical equipment and lasers, specifically in creating laser traps
 Helping improve the analysis technique used in previous biophysics projects in the same laboratory
National Science Foundation International REU
Paris, France
Université Paris-Sud, Campus D’Orsay, Laboratoire Aimé Cotton
May 2015 – July 2015
 Worked alongside Dr. Jacques Robert to construct a cool hydrogen beam that has a multi-faceted purpose, including an
antihydrogen project at CERN
 Not only gained experience in the laboratory, but was also deeply involved in all aspects of the project; from extensive
background research to collaboration with theoreticians, was fully immersed in the scientific process
 Strengthened international skills by overcoming language and cultural barriers in the workplace, which in turn increased
desire to work in the international field
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
President
Murfreesboro, TN
Society of Physics Students
April 2015 – Present
 Student elected president of MTSU’s chapter of the Society of Physics students. Serves as a liaison between physics
students and the chair of the department
 Organized a tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to give students a glimpse of current research and future possible
career paths
MTSU Global Ambassador
Murfreesboro, TN
MTSU Education Abroad Office
August 2014 – Present
 Proponent of international education to a campus of over 24,000 students with a focus on encouraging students in
STEM to study abroad
 Volunteer in two projects designed to promote studying abroad per semester, one of which is of own design
Conference
Atlanta, GA
Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics
16 January 2016 – 18 January 2016
 Benefited from research talks and panels from leaders in their respective fields and networked with other students
Physics Tutor
Murfreesboro, TN
MTSU Tutoring Spot
January 2015 – May 2015
 Gained skills in interpersonal communication through adapting tutoring techniques for individual students
 Assisted students in developing problem solving skills for application in general physics problems
Guest Speaker
Murfreesboro, TN
MTSU Honors College
16 March, 25 September, and 16 November 2015
 Expounded upon the process for applying for international scholarships and fellowships in order to encourage other
students to apply
 Spoke about personal experience of studying abroad in the Czech Republic and research experience through an
international REU
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Featured Article
Murfreesboro, TN
MTSU Honors Magazine
Fall 2015
 Wrote an article that was published in the fall 2015 MTSU Honors Magazine about study abroad experience in the
Czech Republic with the Gilman International Scholarship
Rank Leader
Murfreesboro, TN
MTSU Band of Blue
August 2014 – December 2015
 Instructed sousaphone section in developing marching skills and assisted leadership team with music technique
 Motivated members of section to consistently perform at high levels
 Gained experience in not only leadership, but also in teamwork
Volunteer
Memphis – Murfreesboro, TN
Bike Tenn
October 2014
 Serving as an alternative spring break, rode bicycle from Memphis to Murfreesboro to raise money and awareness of
sex trafficking and slavery in the state of Tennessee. This ministry benefited the non-profit End Slavery Tennessee.