Carlin Hsueh, Ph.D.

Experience

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  UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2011

  Graduate Student Researcher

  PhD candidate, James Gimzewski Laboratory. Inaugural research team at the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) nano/pico lab.• Researched applications of nanotechnology in biotechnology as an alternative tool for personalized diagnostics; Broad scientific knowledge as well as cross-disciplinary connections with researchers in diverse fields, including medical, engineering, computer science, and material science.• Established collaborations with NYU, Bristol University, IBM Research, and Colgate-Palmolive Co.; provided marketing material for launch of new Colgate® ProReliefTM Toothpaste. • Presented national and international talks and presentations and published papers in peer-reviewed journals.• Founding instructor in a first-of-its-kind art science summer program for high school students hosted at CNSI. Show less

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  National Institute for Material Sciences

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2008

  International Center for Young Scientist (ICYS) Research Fellow

  Led 3 innovative research projects on quantum visualization and nanoscale manipulation of DNA in collaboration with international scientists at NIMS in Tsukuba, Japan.

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  NHK Japan & Bravo TV

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Television Science Consultant

  • Featured on NHK, Japan's public broadcasting network, for nanotechnology research. Airdate: 1/31/2010 (Japan)• Consulted and appeared on Top Chef Masters episode "Blinded by Science". Airdate: 6/1/2011 (USA)

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  National Science Foundation (NSF)

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  GK-12 STEM Fellow

  Awarded a Science Communication Fellowship to connect LAUSD science curriculum to cutting-edge research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and energy impacting hundreds of middle school students.

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  Aquarium of the Pacific

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Multimedia & Education Specialist

  • Designed and produced an engaging audiovisual installation showcasing the aquarium’s new habitat exhibit for its annual gala event.• Translated complex marine conservation topics into engaging presentations.• Created training materials on shark technology to enhance volunteer programs.

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  LeapFrog

  May 2012 - May 2012

  Science Content Consultant

  Consulted on science education content for digital LeapPad learning product.

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  Chabot Space & Science Center

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2014

  Lead member of the education team developing classroom curriculum, professional development, and public outreach programs.• Managed partnerships with community and university leaders on local and federal grant-funded projects.• Optimized space science outreach program and led professional development workshops. • Created a large public program as a new source of revenue and oversaw the support team. • Developed NGSS-aligned curriculum to help students build valuable and relevant career STEM skills for the aerospace and space science fields.• Managed the GLOBE-CAP project with a University of California, Berkeley research group communicating complex research on atmospheric and analytical chemistry to students and the public.• Developed curriculum for a grant-funded online college course that trains informal educators on science and the public interface.

  • Science Education Lead

    May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Science Instructor

    Sept 2012 - May 2014
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  Association of Science-Technology Centers

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2018

  Project Manager

  Spearheaded project management of the multi-year, international World Biotech Tour project. • Oversaw a $1.5 M budget and reported on program outcomes. • Established and maintained partnerships with Biogen and the Biogen Foundation. • Reguarly interacted with cross-functional managers and executives from 16 mid-large size insitutions representing 13 countries on program execution, including planning large-scale international events.

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  Life Science Cares

  May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Program Manager

  Life Science Cares is a collective effort of the life science industry to help address the impact of poverty on our neighbors in the greater Philadelphia, Boston, and San Diego areas. • Led the launch of the Life Science Cares affiliate in San Diego, collaborating with the Board Chair and the national Life Science Cares team to ensure mission alignment, establish operations in the region, and support the executive director search.• Partnered with the executive director to develop a comprehensive communication strategy, establish the Life Science Cares San Diego online presence, and develop program logistics.• Developed and prototyped a nationwide career mentorship program, establishing one-to-one connections between nearly 30 college students and corporate volunteers. Show less

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  Helping Hands Community

  May 2020 - Mar 2021

  Outreach and Partnerships

  Helping Hands Community was started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by a group of volunteers united by a shared purpose: to provide universal access to food through better technology. After 77,000 home deliveries and 2,000,000 meals delivered, we migrated our home delivery services to other partners and open sourced our technology.• Executed partnerships and field operations strategies, working closely with the Product and Engineering teams to successfully launch a new technology platform in real-time, directly in the field with strategic partners Uber and Lyft.• Spearheaded a virtual company culture initiative to foster connection and collaboration in a startup environment.• Notable event includes supporting a large-scale event with the LA Dodgers Foundation that delivered 22,000 meals in a single day. Show less

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  Thrive Scholars

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Surpassed a $2.2M revenue goal by 160%, expanding Thrive's largest and most strategic partnerships into multi-year agreements with annual investment growth of 20%-600%.• Managed Fortune 500 enterprise accounts across fintech, technology, aerospace engineering, and biotech sectors, including Citadel and Citadel Securities, Takeda, Google, and Deloitte.• Achieved a 90% client satisfaction rate and recognized for a Distinguished Service Award for exceptional dedication to fostering strong partnerships both externally and internally. Show less

  • Director of National STEM Accounts

    Mar 2023 - now

  • STEM Business Development

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2023