BENJAMIN JASON HU

3706 19th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201-5710
USA
Home: (701) 777-2413
Mobile: (701) 739-7108
Email: BenjiHu2000@gmail.com



OBJECTIVE

    To join an elite research lab and conduct biomedical research


EDUCATION

School Dates Grades
Red River Senior High School, Grand Forks, North Dakota 2015–2019 (Grades 9–12) Cumulative GPA: 3.98; weighted cumulative GPA: 4.327
South Middle School, Grand Forks, North Dakota 2012–2015 (Grades 6–8) Straight-A and Outstanding Academic Excellence student
Century Elementary School, Grand Forks, North Dakota 2006–2012 (Grades K–5)  


   OTHER SCHOOLS

School Course Dates Taken or to Be Taken Credit Hours Grade
University of North Dakota CHEM122: General Chemistry II Summer 2018 3 A
CHEM122L: General Chemistry II Laboratory Summer 2018 1 A
CSci260: .NET and World Wide Web Programming Fall 2018 3 A
CHEM341: Organic Chemistry I Spring 2019 3 A
CHEM341L: Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Spring 2019 1 A
Lake Region State University 11501: (Dual Credit) Speech Communications Fall 2018 0.5 (high school) A
North Dakota Governor’s Schools Science Program: Chemistry Summer 2017


NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Exam No. Subject Date Taken or to Be Taken Scores
ACT 1 ACT October 27, 2018 35/36 (English: 35, Mathematics: 35, Reading: 35, Science: 36, and Writing: 10; US rank: 99%)
SAT 1 SAT October 06, 2018 1,570/1,600 (Reading & Writing: 770, Mathematics: 800, and Essay: 18; US rank: 99%)
PSAT/NMSQT 1 PSAT/NMSQT October 11, 2017 1,450/1,520 (Reading & Writing: 700 and Mathematics: 750; US rank: 99%)
SAT Subject Test 1 SAT Subject Test—Biology Molecular June 02, 2018 790/800
2 SAT Subject Test—Chemistry December 02, 2017 800/800
3 SAT Subject Test—Physics June 03, 2017 800/800 (self-studying)
4 SAT Subject Test—Mathematics Level 2 November 05, 2016 800/800
5 SAT Subject Test—Mathematics Level 1 November 05, 2016 800/800
AP Subject Test 1 AP Macroeconomics May 15, 2019 5/5
2 AP English Literature and Composition May 08, 2019 4/5
3 AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism May 14, 2018 5/5 (self-studying)
4 AP Physics C: Mechanics May 14, 2018 5/5 (self-studying)
5 AP United States History May 11, 2018 4/5
6 AP Psychology May 07, 2018 5/5
7 AP English Language and Composition May 16, 2018 3/5
8 AP Biology May 13, 2017 5/5
9 AP Calculus BC May 09, 2017 5/5
10 AP Calculus AB May 09, 2017 5/5
11 AP Physics 2 May 03, 2017 5/5 (self-studying)
12 AP Chemistry May 01, 2017 5/5 (self-studying)
13 AP World History May 12, 2016 4/5 (self-studying)
14 AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based May 03, 2016 5/5 (self-studying)


ACADEMIC MILESTONES

No. Event Date Description Result
1 USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Semifinal Exam April 12, 2018 Qualified by taking USABO Open Exam on February 14, 2018 Honorable Mention
2 Math Track Meet, Department of Mathematics, University of North Dakota February 19, 2018 Competition for students in grades 7–12
  • Champion (individual in 11th and 12th grades)
  • 1st place (team of 11th and 12th graders)
3 National Chemistry Olympiad Exam April 24, 2017 Qualified by winning Local Chemistry Olympiad Competition, Local Section L521 Red River Valley (RRV ACS) Not naming the 20 top-scoring students
4 Math Track Meet, Department of Mathematics, University of North Dakota February 20, 2017 Competition for students in grades 7–12
  • Champion (individual in 11th and 12th grades; taken as a 10th grader)
  • 1st place (team of 11th and 12th grades; taken as a 10th grader)
5 42nd Annual Tri-College Math Contest March 16, 2016 Over 1,700 Minnesota and North Dakota student participants 2nd place (individual in Division I of high school, taken as a freshman)
6 Math Track Meet, Department of Mathematics, University of North Dakota February 15, 2016 Competition for students in grades 7–12
  • Champion (individual in 11th and 12th grades; taken as a 9th grader)
  • 1st place (team of 11th and 12th graders; taken as a 9th grader)
7 Raytheon MathCounts National Competition, Boston, Massachusetts, USA May 08, 2015 One of 224 finalist Mathletes invited to compete nationally North Dakota High Scorer
8 North Dakota MathCounts Competition March 02, 2015 164 representative students from state-wide schools
  • 2nd place (individual)
  • 2nd place (countdown), and
  • 2nd place (team)


VOLUNTEER WORK AND RESEARCH & WORK EXPERIENCE

No. Position Organization Dates Description
1 Junior volunteer Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota June 2016–present Various tasks related to healthcare, including assisting patients with non-nursing duties
2 STEM tutor Peer tutoring program at Red River Senior High School, Grand Forks, North Dakota Fall 2017–present Advisor: Mr. Geoff Gaukler
3 Physician shadowing Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota Fall 2017–present Shadowing Dr. Attila Dalmi (internal medicine), Dr. Jody Treuer (diagnostic radiology), and Mr. Ben Malinao (nursing)
4 Research intern North Dakota Governor’s Schools Summer 2017 Advisor: Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru, North Dakota State University; research title: “Intermolecular [2+2] Photocycloaddition Reactions of Atropisomeric Phenyl Maleimide with Alkenes”
5 Volunteer Heroes for Hospice sponsored by Choice Financial July 17, 2018 Setting up and decorating venue for the event; supervisor: Ms. Larissa Kadlec


AWARDS AND HONORS

No. Award/Honor Dates Description
1 Candidate, U.S. Presidential Scholars 2019 – 2020 One of the Nation’s highest honors for students in the United States of America and the globe
2 Semifinalist, National Merit Scholarship 2018 – 2019 Awarded to less than 1% of the nation’s high school graduating seniors
3 National AP Scholar, The College Board 2018 Awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams
4 North Dakota Scholar September 2018 - July 2019 Named by North Dakota University System and awarded a full tuition scholarship if attending an ND college
5 North Dakota All-State Musician 2016 and 2017 Violinist in the North Dakota All-State Orchestra
6 Honorable Mention, USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Semifinal Exam April 12, 2018 Qualified by taking USABO Open Exam on February 14, 2018
7 Participator, National Chemistry Olympiad Exam April 24, 2017 Qualified by competing in Local Chemistry Olympiad Competition, Local Section L521 Red River Valley (RRV ACS)
8 Member, National Honor Society March 22, 2017 – present Red River High School Sophos Chapter
9 High School Special Student, University of North Dakota 2018 – present Taking courses at the University of North Dakota as a high school student


LEADERSHIPS

No. Leadership Dates Description
1 Founder and President, US Biology Olympiad (USABO) Club Fall 2017 – present Advisor: Ms. Sonia Galegher, Red River Senior High School
2 Leader, STEM tutoring (peer tutoring program) Fall 2018 – present Advisor: Mr. Geoff Gaukler, Red River Senior High School
3 Captain, Science Program, North Dakota Governor’s Schools June 04 – July 14, 2017 Director: Dr. Jeff Boyer, North Dakota Governor’s Schools


SPORTS

No. Position Dates Description
1 Member 2013–2017 and 2018–present Tennis team, Red River High School
2 Fourth place (fourth singles) September 10, 2016 WF Sheyenne Invitational, West Fargo, North Dakota
3 First place (third doubles) September 12, 2015 WF Sheyenne Invitational, West Fargo, North Dakota


MUSIC

No. Role Dates Description
1 Violinist 2016 and 2017 North Dakota All-State Orchestra
2 Violinist April 05, 2018 Star Rating, Regional Music Contest, North Dakota High School Activities Association
3 Violinist November & December 2016 Grand Forks Chorales, Grand Forks, North Dakota
4 Violinist September 2012 – December 2012 Philharmonic, Northern Valley Youth Orchestra


HOBBIES

No. Activity Description
1 Sports: tennis, basketball, jogging, and biking Winner of several tennis competitions
2 Music: violin and piano North Dakota All-State Musician
3 Pastimes: video games, pen spinning, and listening to music Relaxation


REFERENCES

  • Mr. Kevin Carney, Social Studies Chair
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: kcarney250@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6882

  • Mr. David Betz, AP History teacher
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: dbetz140@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6880

  • Ms. Carol Wheeler, Science chair
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: cwheeler270@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6899

  • Ms. Kelly Quigley, Volunteer Services Supervisor
    Altru Health System
    P.O. Box 6002
    Grand Forks, ND 58206-6002

    Email: kquigley@altru.org
    Phone: (701) 780-5126

  • Dr. Jody Treuer, diagnostic radiologist
    Altru Hospital
    1200 S. Columbia Rd.
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: @altru.org
    Phone: (701) 780-5000
  • Ms. Sonia Galegher, AP Biology teacher
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: sgalegher120@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6842

  • Mr. Geoff Gaukler, Counselor
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: ggaukler020@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6815

  • Ms. Maureen Wacker, English teacher
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: mwacker160@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6856

  • Ms. Danielle Rowekamp, Medical health head
    Red River High School
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Email: drowekamp240@mygfschools.org
    Phone: (701) 746-2205 ext. 6110