Yea-Wen Yang

yeawen@andrew.cmu.edu  

              Current Address: CMU SMC 3303 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412-862-3455                           Permanent Address: 14 Nottingham Rd Westboro, MA 01581 Phone: 508-898-9583 
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA

August 2000 – May 2004
n Currently a full time junior computer science major. Selected coursework:   Fundamentals of Data Structures & Algorithms, Intro to Computer Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Principles of Programming, Algorithms, Mathematical Foundations of CS, Discrete Math, Matrix Algebra.  QPA: 3.74                             
Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics & Science, Worcester MA   1998-2000
n Graduated in May 2000.  Member of the National Honors Society and in the top 10% of class.
EXPERIENCE
Intern @ IntraLearn Software Summer 2002
n Helped create and configure the knowledge base for e-support.  Worked with a team to update existing database schema.  Learned and used applications such as Visual SourceSafe, Microsoft SQL, and SupportWizard.    
Computer Consultant Fall 2001-2002
n Staffed CMU clusters and provided the users with a knowledgeable source of information on the hardware and software contained in the clusters. Good background with Macintosh, Windows 2000 or Unix operating system and various applications such as Windows 2000, CodeWarrior, Maple, Mathematica, etc.                   
Computer Science Teacher  Summer 2001
n Taught computer science class using MacOS at College Gate, a unique and exclusive summer enrichment program for bright and academically talented kids.  Instructed computer basics, MS Office, Internet Explorer & Netscape, email. Framingham, MA.
Library Assistant  Feb 2000-2001 
n Worked in the CMU E&S Library at the Interlibrary Loan office.  Experience in office work and excellent communication and organizational skills. 
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Advisor for Women@SCS  2000-present

  • Worked in a team to improve women's academic and personal development in the School of Computer Science.

  •  Coordinate with other advisors in organizing activities to foster community spirit such as the Big/Little Sister Program, “Girls, Technology & Education WOMEN@SCS”, and undergrad/grad social gatherings.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hasting Elementary School     1996–2000
n     Big sister and mentor to 1st and 2nd graders for 4 years at Westboro, MA.
YWCA 1998–2000
n     Counseled and worked with pre-school children at the local YWCA at Westboro, MA.
 Helped and organized the fundraiser at Chinese School.                                      1999
Helped to direct and organize a high school book drive     1998
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, & ACTIVITIES
Dean’s list for F’00, S’01, F’01 Advisory board member for Women@SCS Big Sister
National Honors Society National Merit Commended Student Cultural Council
3rd place in State Science Fair '99 3rd place in Regional Science Fair '99