Soe Yu Wadi

Majored in Biotechnology, Minored in Pre-Medicine; Honors Interdisc Studies;
James Madison University, Class of 2020
From Yangon, Myanmar

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology with Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and Excellence in Biotech Academic Award for achieving the highest cumulative GPA 3.843/4.0 in the graduating class of 2020.

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Education

James Madison University

Soe Yu in the News

Soe Wadi of Harrisonburg named to James Madison University dean's list

Harrisonburg, VA resident, Soe Wadi, has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the spring 2020 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded c...

June, 26 2020 - Verified by James Madison University

Soe Wadi of Harrisonburg named to JMU dean's list

Harrisonburg, VA resident, Soe Wadi, has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the fall 2019 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded cre...

February, 21 2020 - Verified by James Madison University

Soe Wadi of Harrisonburg named to JMU president's list

Harrisonburg, VA resident, Soe Wadi, has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the spring 2019 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 1...

June, 27 2019 - Verified by James Madison University

Soe Wadi named to JMU President's List

Soe Wadi, of Harrisonburg, VA has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the fall 2018 session. Students who earn president's list honors must be considered by the regi...

February, 05 2019 - Verified by James Madison University

Soe Wadi of Harrisonburg named to JMU dean's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the dean's list for the spring 2018 semester. Harrisonburg, VA resident, Soe Yu Wadi, has been named to the dean's list a...

June, 07 2018 - Verified by James Madison University

Soe Wadi of Harrisonburg named to JMU's president's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following student made the president's list for the fall 2017 semester. Harrisonburg, VA resident, Soe Yu Wadi, has been named to the president'...

January, 30 2018 - Verified by James Madison University

Soe Wadi of Harrisonburg enrolls at James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA resident, Soe Wadi, has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2017 semester. Wadi's selected major is Health Sciences - BS.

August, 16 2017 - Verified by James Madison University

Achievements Added by Soe Yu

Soe Yu Wadi was recognized for graduating

Bachelor of Science | Major in Biotechnology | Minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies

Spring 2020 - Added by Soe Yu

Soe Yu Wadi was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Distinction in Chemistry: Degree Honors designated for graduation with completion of an honors senior capstone project within the major field.

Spring 2019 - Spring 2020 - Added by Soe Yu

Soe Yu Wadi was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Honors Scholar: Degree Honors designated for completion of the course requirements of the Track Two Honors Scholars Program, i.e. at least 24 credit hours of honors coursework and receive a minor in honors interdisciplinary studies.

Fall 2017 - Spring 2020 - Added by Soe Yu

Soe Yu Wadi was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Magna Cum Laude: Degree Honors designated for graduating students with GPA 3.7 - 3.899

Fall 2016 - Spring 2020 - Added by Soe Yu

Activities

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society is the most prestigious academic honor society in the United States induct the most outstanding students of arts and sciences at American colleges and universities.

Spring 2019 - James Madison University

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JMU Alternative Break Program - Leadership Skills & Volunteer Experiences

Homelessness Issues | JMU Community Service Learning and ABP | Spring 2018: Led a group of 12 people for a week-long break to Georgia States. Rebuilt houses for lower-income families, in partnership with Fuller center, nonprofit organization. Environmental Issue | JMU Community Service Learning and ABP | Spring 2018: Led a group of 10 people for a weekend break to a Kiptopeke States Park. Picked up recyclable trash around the coastal area near the beach and hill sides. Homelessness Issues | JMU Community Service Learning and ABP | Summer 2019: Participated in a week-long break in New Orleans with other 50 JMU students. Partnered with a non-profit organization and rebuilt houses for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Spring 2018 - Summer 2019 - James Madison University

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Habitat for Humanity

Humanitarian Works: Joined James Madison University's Habitat for Humanity Club which helps in building houses for the public and founded own charitable group which helps children in Taung Zun in education and health affairs.

Fall 2016 - James Madison University

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International Student Association

Member of International Student and Scholar Services ISSS Engagement committed to working with student organizations to: Stress the importance of being globally engaged, better address their needs, advise them, address and advocate for the issues that globally-minded students face on this campus. We looked forward to connecting and collaborating with international students to find ways to bring individuals together and engage them in cultural-related awareness and exploration, and for student organization to feature their talents/cultures, or facilitate an activity.

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Work Experience

PASS Leader for Chemistry Students at James Madison University

Prepared worksheets beforehand, organized and led a one-hour study session for about 20-30 students twice a week.

May 2019 - May 2020

Chemistry 131 Tutor @ Chemistry Department & Science and Math Learning Centre at James Madison University

May 2018 - May 2020

Projects + Publications

Honors Capstone Research Project: Regeneration of used cooking oil and making Biodiesel

I collected four different types of used cooking oil samples from Myanmar during this summer. This 3 -semester long project mainly focusses on treating those used oil using green chemistry techniques, converting them to biodiesel.

May 2020 - Research Projects

Curriculum Vitae

Soe Yu Wadi - Biotech Resume

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