Albert Yuan

5213 Oakbrook Dr. Durham, NC 27713

(919) 403-6485
yuan19a@ncssm.edu
EDUCATION
2019 - Present ​Duke University​, Durham, NC, in progress GPA,
2017 - 2019 ​North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Online​, Durham, NC,
● AP Computer Science Principles
● Honors Multivariable Calculus
2015 - 2019 ​CE Jordan High School, ​Durham, NC, 4.5417 GPA,
● AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry II, Honors Chemistry I
● AP Physics C: Mechanics, Honors Physics
● Honors Biology
● AP Environmental Science
● AP Psychology
● AP AB/BC Calculus, AP Statistics
● AP English Language and Composition

AWARDS
2017 ​North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair: ​Science Project on Rocket Fuel Chemistry
● 1st prize in school chemistry division
● 2nd prize in district chemistry division
● Awarded the Air Force Award and Silver Army Award in state competition
2017 and 2018 ​Durham Mayor’s Award: ​Volunteer work
2017 ​President’s Award: ​Volunteer work
2016 ​Carolina ADMIRES Poster Competition: ​Completed a two month research project on the effects of touch
and hearing on the flavor perception of food
● Received Poster Award for Scientific Excellence

HONORS
● National Honor Society member 2018-2019
● Spanish Honor Society member 2018-2019
● A Honor Roll 2015-2019
● Governor’s School Candidate 2018
● NCSSM Online Student 2017-2019
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
● Ultimate frisbee: 2013- present
o Youth Ambassador 2018
o Made North Carolina U20 A-team Triforce 2018, 2019
o Made North Carolina U17 A-team NC Hammer 2016, 2017
o Captain and VP of the Jordan Ultimate Frisbee Team, 2016-2019
▪ Lead team to win 2018 State Championship
● Math team: 2015-2019
● Violin: 2007-2017
o First violin of the youth symphony at Duke String School.
● Saxophone: 2013-2015
o First chair

WORK EXPERIENCE
 ● Internship with the Segura Lab at Duke University 2018
o Worked on developing hydrogel biomaterials to improve injury recovery
● Internship at NCSSM 2018
o Worked on developing a search engine algorithm for ranking relevant results.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
● USA Ultimate Frisbee College Championships, 2016
● Duke School and American School of Asian Culture (ASAC): 2017, 2018

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
● Sony Vegas Pro 15 Video Editing
● Basic Chinese and Spanish
● AP level Javascript, HTML, CSS
● Fluent in Microsoft Office