Sophia J. Tsai 

Research Objectives

 

To acquire an understanding of in-depth research that will offer many outstanding opportunities to work with knowledgable researchers and their staff.

To learn more about what research really is as a profession, and to see if it is a possible future career.

High School Diploma, with honors
John F. Kennedy High School, 1998

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, with honors
University of California, Los Angeles

Stroke Research

Work with Dr. Sydney Starkman in identifying possible candidates for the stroke study through interview of patients in the Emergency Room of the UCLA Medical Center. Those patients that qualify under certain restrictions are offered the option of joining the study to find better ways to combat the long-term effects of stroke. June 1999-Present

Laboratory experience in both Chemistry and Biology classes. Chemistry experience includes use of the balance, volumetric techniques, volumetric and potentiometric analysis, Beer's law, applications for environmental analysis and materials, qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical reactions and compounds, kinetics, separations, and spectroscopy science. Biology laboratory experience includes principles and mechanisms of evolution by natural selection; population, behavioral, and community
ecology; and biodiversity, including major taxa and their evolutionary, ecological, and physiological relationships; basic principles of cell structure, organization of cells into tissues and organs, and principles of organ systems. January 1999-present

Econo Lodge, Los Angeles, CA
Internet consultant for the Wilshire branch of Econo Lodge in LA. December 1998-present

Contact information:
Wan Ping Tsai
3400 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 385-0061

La Palma Dental, La Palma, CA
Front desk manager for Roger Yang, D.D.S.

Contact information:
Roger Yang, D.D.S.
7881 Valley View Blvd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 739-2727
(562)860-3389

Computer experience includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Pascal, HTML, and various other programs.
Windows 95/98/NT July 1990-October 1991

RCI - Resident Computer Intern - RCI's educate UCLA students on proper use of computers and computer programs that are often used in classes such as Chemistry Lab or English. RCI's are also trained and certified in Windows NT and Novell.

General Chemistry 20A, 20B, 20L, 30L
Introduction to Organic Chemistry 30
Life Sciences 1 & 2
Math 32A, 33A
General Education Cluster 21A, B, C
Spanish 2

Regents Scholar Society (RSS) -- exclusive membership only to students that qualify for the Regents Scholarship, given to the top 1/2 of 1% of incoming freshmen at UCLA for 4 years.
    -Communications Director (1999-2000)
    -Committee for External Affairs (CEA), luncheon sub-committee
        (1998-1999)
    -Banquet Committee for 1st annual banquet (1998-1999)

Alumni Scholars Club (ASC) -- exclusive membership only to students that receive the Alumni Scholarship. (1998-present)

Student Alumni Association (SAA) -- open to all UCLA students; offers many networking opportunities, workshops, campus tours, and student activities/events. (1998-present)

Club Med -- a student-run organization that offers information and opportunities to pre-med students; undergrads learn about getting to medical school through mentors, workshops, speakers, and other medically-related activities.

Ballroom Dance Club (BDC) -- a large organization on campus that has over 200 members and teaches traditional folk dances as well as the popular Salsa, Swing, and Tango. (1998-present)

Interests - personal

Music, reading, art, poetry, exploring new places, dancing, swimming competitively, and computers. I am looking for a career that will allow me to pursue my interests as I continue to improve my computer skills.

Contact Information

5602 Maplewood Ave. (home)         401 Charles E. Young Dr. West (school)
La Palma, Ca 90623                         Los Angeles, CA 90024
(562) 921-8001 (phone)                    (310) 267-78873
(714) 670-1897 (fax)
sop@ucla.edu