Jennifer Hong

Contact: jh38@illinois.edu
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC)
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition with a concentration in Dietetics
Minor in Psychology
Experiences
Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant at UIUC Jan 2021- Present
● Collaborate on systematic reviews in Dr. Melissa Prescott’s laboratory
● Analyze 200+ scientific papers per week and determine if they meet the review criteria
Curriculum Manager of Education and Training for Health Jan 2019-Present
● Teach weekly lessons about nutrition to a class of around 20 elementary school students
● Research and develop lesson plans and activities for the students
● Lead a group of 10 general members to make video lessons during COVID
Vice President of 3Spot Dance Troupe Sept 2018-Present
● Coordinate and lead auditions and weekly rehearsals for the club
● Plan, schedule, and co-lead weekly meetings for the executive board
● Perform in a student-run dance show at Foellinger Auditorium
Undergraduate Research Assistant at UIUC Nov 2019- March 2020
● Researched gut microbiota in Dr. Patricia Wolf’s laboratory
● Learned skills in DNA extraction, bile acid extractions, and creating media
Camp Counselor at Vernon Township Summer Camp June- Aug 2018, June- Aug 2019
● Individually led a group of 8 campers aged 4-7 years old
● Gave instructions and led various camp activities such as art, swimming, and field games
● Maintained communication with parents regarding camp events and camper experiences
Intern at UIUC Sports Nutrition Oct 2018- Dec 2018
● Stocked pre-packaged snacks at Memorial Stadium for 100s of student-athletes
● Prepared post-workout smoothies for the UIUC football team under the supervision of
registered dietitians
Honors, Certificates, and Other
● University of Illinois Campus Honors Program Member Fall 2018- Present
● Student Dietetic Association Member Fall 2018- Present
● UIUC Dean’s List Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
● Completion of Food Safety Manager Training (Certificate # 107795) 2020
● Completion of Allergen Awareness Training (Certificate # IA02415) 2020
● Illinois Certified Mandated Reporter 2018
● Illinois State Commendation toward Biliteracy in Spanish 2018
● Fluent in Korean