Cindy Tran

Experience

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  Tran Dai Nghia High School For The Gifted, HCMC, Vietnam

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  Researcher

  Project : Plastic waste in Vietnam: their impacts on the environment and solutions- Conducted research on plastics waste and their ecological implications.- Analyzed a survey of 1,000+ students in Ho Chi Minh City to gauge awareness of plastic waste issues.- Delivered a comprehensive report to professionals during a seminar.

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  Tran Dai Nghia High School For The Gifted, HCMC, Vietnam

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

  Researcher

  Project: Idolization of celebrities among Vietnamese youth- Investigated celebrity idolization trends among youth from a psychological perspective.- Deduced predictions for idolization trend in the following ten years using Social Cognitive Theory.- Created an informative infographic addressing celebrity over-idolization for young readers.

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  THe Skimmers

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Translator

  - Specialized in translating book summaries from English to Vietnamese, making literature accessible and engaging for young learners.- Ensured each translation captures the essence of the original text while being relatable and comprehensible for young audiences, with a keen eye for cultural nuances and educational needs.

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  VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted

  Sept 2021 - now

  Student

  I am an English major student.

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  GMIF Biomedical Research Group - University of Science - Vietnam National University - HCMC

  Jul 2023 - Feb 2024

  Research Intern

  - Utilized bioinformatics tools and databases to analyze 4 strands of AHPND-causing Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria.- Derived conclusions from the analysis based on Biology principles.- Co-authored a comprehensive thesis on the findings for scientific journal publication.

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  Project in Mathematics and Applications

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Research Trainee

  - Acquired knowledge on Statistics, Linear Algebra, Dynamic Programming, and approach Single-Cell Research.- Performed experiment to remodel de novo assembly to construct a genome from a large number of DNA fragments.- Presented a research paper on experiment methodology and probability of recreating the correct original sequence.