• Submitted paper: Lee J, Choi DB, Fang L, Grieco JP, Achee NL. (2018). Effect of the Topical Repellent para-Menthane-3,8-diol on Blood Feeding Behavior and Fecundity of the Dengue Virus Vector Aedes aegypti, Insects.• Paper presented: Lee J, Choi DB, Fang L, Grieco JP, Achee NL. (2018, April). Effect of Topical Repellent on Dengue Vector Behavior. Meeting of the Minds, Atlantic Coast Conference, Boston, MA.• Designed and completed a project that evaluated the effects of a topical repellent, PMD, on Dengue Fever vector behavior and fecundity by running two sets of experiments consisting of 40 trials, with a total sample size of 1800 mosquitoes• Trained two new members and delegated data collection tasks, investing approximately 20 hours per week• Researched relevant post-exposure behavior studies for the presentation and publication of research performed

• Generate and evaluate plan of action for weekly discussion sessions at the JJC, such as career and education paths, practice of virtues, and character development, by collaborating with a team of ten mentors• Educate and provide guidance on cycle of crime and imprisonment to minors, ages 12-18, leading small-group discussions

• Assess club budgets, accounting for predicted expenses and income, to maximize the fair distribution of funds• Selected as one of 18 students from the student body to allocate $300,000 of University funds to over 400 student clubs• Enhance communication between clubs, student government, and the administration for school-wide and private events

• Budget and record 15 events throughout the year, managing a total of approximately $10,000 in revenue and expenses• Plan events, such as Diversity in Medicine Panel and MCAT Trivia Night, by collaborating with a board of 10 officers

• Manage the club email of approximately 500 subscribers and generate summarized notes for weekly officer meetings• Create, teach, and learn hip-hop choreographies for performances, such as the PFresh Show which features 20+ performances by other dance clubs and individuals on campus

• Accelerate understanding of biology key concepts to a high school student to improve comprehension and test scores • Update parents on student progress weekly and recommend beneficial study habits that could be implemented at home

• Completed an intensive 8-week summer research program under the mentorship of physicians and scientists at the Center for Biomedical Science and Center for Bioelectronic Medicine. • Conducted experiments using transgenic mouse model, studying the neural regulation of immunity. • Abstract will be presented in June: Imperato GH, Gunasekaran M, Tsaava T, Grisoli AG, Lee J, Chavan SS, Tracey KJ. (2018). TRPV1-Expressing Neurons Control Antigen Presentation and Trafficking. The Shock Society, Phoenix, AZ.

• Optimized the data collection method to evaluate the blood-feeding behavior of the main Dengue Fever vector, Aedes aegypti, working approximately 40 hours per week for 10 weeks• Selected by faculty as the sole undergraduate fellow to conduct independent research in the lab

• Directed three student-athletes to develop independent learning and critical thinking skills by assisting with academic curriculum

• Assisted in decorating cakes, baking bread, making batter, and served customers meals, bussed tables, and cleaned all area• Handled the organization of online, in-store and over-the-phone orders, up to fifty special occasion cakes per week• Refined the packaging method for cakes that does not fit standardized boxes, reducing time, ~5 min/cake, and material

• Appointed as the first intern with full responsibilities of a Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club counselor• Managed and directed the daily activities and well-being of a group of up to fifteen underprivileged 7-8 year-olds