About me
Hello there! I graduated from Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a dual major in Biological Sciences and Philosophy. I worked as a Resident Assistant on the Busch campus, and I led the Rutgers Bioethics Society alongside a diverse team of student thinkers. In my spare time, I volunteer as an emergency medical technician for the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I was a 2016 Summer Intern for The Bioethics Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
I am also a 2017-18 Fulbright U.S. Student Finalist to Taiwan, where I will be serving as an Engish teaching assistant and cultural ambassador for the U.S.
When I am not responding to medical emergencies, traveling, or tackling ethical dilemmas, I enjoy playing the guitar, jamming out at concerts, and exploring the road less traveled.
And while I do all these things, I always say my ABCs: be ambitious, be benevolent, be curious!
Rutgers Residence Life
Hello residents! Have questions about housing, policies, submitting a maintenance request etc? Swing by my room, or visit: http://ruoncampus.rutgers.edu/.
My Resident Assistant Placements:
-2016-17 : Thomas Suites, Busch Campus
-2015-16 : Morrow Suites, Busch Campus
**Think you have what it takes to be a Resident Assistant?! Need a letter of recommendation from an RA? Shoot me message, and I'll see if I can help you out! Please ask me at least 2 weeks before the letter is due.
What is Bioethics???
As members of the Bioethics Society of Rutgers University, we hope to generate campus-wide awareness of some of the most current and pressing ethical issues in science and medicine. We pursue topics of bioethics both within the Rutgers community and at large in national debate competitions. We combine theoretical discussion with real-world applications to examine the moral considerations of a wide variety of topics and their implications in society. As an organization, we work to achieve an open environment for students looking to voice their opinions and tackle the ever challenging questions of bioethics.
We meet twice per month in Scott Hall (43 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901). Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bioethics.ru. You can also join our mailing list by contacting the administrator at rubioethics.soc@gmail.com.
Check out our website at: http://eden.rutgers.edu/~bioeth/about.html
Also, check out this article published in The Daily Targum featuring The Rutgers Bioethics Society!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you want to be featured in our NEW social media photo campaign aimed to spread awareness of current controversial topics in health & medicine! #RUBioethical
Taiwanese American Next Generation (TANG)
We are a Taiwanese American summer conference over July 4th weekend where three generations of Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans come together. There are four programs: Tiny Tots (ages 3-6), Juniors (ages 6-11), Junior High (ages 11-14), and High School (ages 14-18). To find out more, visit us at: http://tangeneration.org/
I served as a counselor and later Program Director for the Junior High Program.
Potpourri
I love listening to and reading/ talking about music. You can check out my old music blog here: http://tryingtotesselate.tumblr.com. Do let me know if you have any music recommendations!
Also, check out an article I wrote for The Neruoethics Blog here: Rethinking Irreversibility and Its Implications on Determining Death.
And an article I wrote for TuftScope: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Health, Ethics, & Policy here: Searching for Consciousness: A Neuroimaging Approach.
During the week, you can find me destressing at the gym and getting lost in New York City.
Let's Talk!
Want to check out my resume, transcript, etc? Want to get to know me better? Have an ethical dilemma you want to share?
You can reach me at alexlin251@gmail.com