Ugwunna Ikpeowo_________________________________________________________________________
1312 N. Cleaver St., # 2 Phone: (773) 395-9542
Chicago, IL 60622
EDUCATION
1992-1996 Princeton University; Princeton, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology
Undergraduate thesis: "Computational Aspects of DNA Technology"
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
  • Captain, Princeton Track and Field
  • All-America honors in track and field
  • Three-time N.C.A.A. long jump qualifier
  • Eight-time first team All-Ivy selection in track and field
  • Founding member, AKWAABA (Princeton African students association)
EXPERIENCE
September 1996
- Present		 Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center; Chicago, IL
Princeton Project '55 Fellow
Assessing health needs of an economically depressed community. Analyzing community demographics and health profiles, surveying residents, and interviewing community leaders to develop disease prevention programs aimed at empowering residents towards enhanced self-care.

Summer 1995 Department of Molecular Biology-Princeton University; Princeton, NJ
Investigated the potential use of DNA in solving computational problems by quantifying the hybridization and extraction processes.

Summer 1994 Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital; Inglewood, CA
Re-organized and updated filing system containing hospital patient records.

1994-1996 Work-Study Program: Princeton University Library; Princeton, NJ
Assisted students and visitors with reference inquiries.

PERSONAL
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows '95, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access and html
  • Fluent in Igbo, an indigenous language of Nigeria
  • Mentor, Princeton in Chicago Schools (PICS)
  • Special interests include travel and developmental issues facing emerging African nations




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