Resume
Kay Yang
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EDUCATION
The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & English June 2019
GPA 3.81/4.00
EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Volunteer Research Assistant to Prof. Benjamin Lahey September 2018 � June 2019
- as course teaching assistant: help with grading tests and administrative tasks, answer questions and lead
discussion with interested students
- conducted literature reviews on sex differences in the associations of dispositional traits with variations
in brain structure in young adult twins
Infant Learning and Development Laboratory (http://woodwardlab.uchicago.edu/) Chicago, IL
Research Assistant September 2018 � June 2019
- For EEG study on infant�s imitation behavior: code videotaped behavior of infants (1-2 yrs) including
looking, fine and general motor movements, grasping movements and interference using the Datavyu
- For study on child-parent joint attention: code videotaped behavior of children (3-4 yrs) and rate their
performance on various problem-solving tasks, as well as code and time their interaction with parents,
using the Interact software
- Observe EEG net maintenance, EEG software usage, and testing procedures
Clinical Addictions Lab (http://addictions.uchicago.edu/) Chicago, IL
? Information Support Group Assistant August 2018 � January 2019
-As assistant for a tobacco cessation support group (�Courage To Quit�), volunteer at the University of
Chicago Hospital each week to prepare conference materials including administrative documents (sign-in,
rosters etc.) and informational handouts (facts on tobacco, medication information, tips on quitting
smoking etc.)
- Register eligible patients for participation in the Chicago Quits program, which partners with the lab to
hand out free nicotine patches; pick up, track and distribute nicotine patches
- Participate in conference to help with mediating discussion
? Research Assistant September 2017 � October 2018
- Recruit participants for study and determine their eligibility through phone screens; targeted populations
are racial minorities with smoking addictions in Chicago
- Update database (Microsoft Access and Excel) with data including participant information, survey
results, video footage from interviews, etc.
- Prepare and keep track of study materials including consent forms, pamphlet and folders, lozenges and
nicotine patches, follow-up packets etc.
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Chicago Maroon (Student Newspaper) Chicago, IL
Managing Editor September 2016 � February 2018
- Monitor paper production directing reporters, editors, and communicating with printing press
- Organize social events within the Maroon and with other student organizations on campus
SKILLS
Tech: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
Kay Yang
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EDUCATION
The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & English June 2019
GPA 3.81/4.00
EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Volunteer Research Assistant to Prof. Benjamin Lahey September 2018 � June 2019
- as course teaching assistant: help with grading tests and administrative tasks, answer questions and lead
discussion with interested students
- conducted literature reviews on sex differences in the associations of dispositional traits with variations
in brain structure in young adult twins
Infant Learning and Development Laboratory (http://woodwardlab.uchicago.edu/) Chicago, IL
Research Assistant September 2018 � June 2019
- For EEG study on infant�s imitation behavior: code videotaped behavior of infants (1-2 yrs) including
looking, fine and general motor movements, grasping movements and interference using the Datavyu
- For study on child-parent joint attention: code videotaped behavior of children (3-4 yrs) and rate their
performance on various problem-solving tasks, as well as code and time their interaction with parents,
using the Interact software
- Observe EEG net maintenance, EEG software usage, and testing procedures
Clinical Addictions Lab (http://addictions.uchicago.edu/) Chicago, IL
? Information Support Group Assistant August 2018 � January 2019
-As assistant for a tobacco cessation support group (�Courage To Quit�), volunteer at the University of
Chicago Hospital each week to prepare conference materials including administrative documents (sign-in,
rosters etc.) and informational handouts (facts on tobacco, medication information, tips on quitting
smoking etc.)
- Register eligible patients for participation in the Chicago Quits program, which partners with the lab to
hand out free nicotine patches; pick up, track and distribute nicotine patches
- Participate in conference to help with mediating discussion
? Research Assistant September 2017 � October 2018
- Recruit participants for study and determine their eligibility through phone screens; targeted populations
are racial minorities with smoking addictions in Chicago
- Update database (Microsoft Access and Excel) with data including participant information, survey
results, video footage from interviews, etc.
- Prepare and keep track of study materials including consent forms, pamphlet and folders, lozenges and
nicotine patches, follow-up packets etc.
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Chicago Maroon (Student Newspaper) Chicago, IL
Managing Editor September 2016 � February 2018
- Monitor paper production directing reporters, editors, and communicating with printing press
- Organize social events within the Maroon and with other student organizations on campus
SKILLS
Tech: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)