Ian Kim
I'm a math and computer science student at UChicago with an interest in quantitative research, AI, and machine learning. I also love competitive programming, data analysis, high fantasy, and history.
I'm a math and computer science student at UChicago with an interest in quantitative research, AI, and machine learning. I also love competitive programming, data analysis, high fantasy, and history.
Researching large language model interpretability at the UCSC AIEA Laboratory by reproducing published experiments, analyzing neuron-level representations, and evaluating transformer models on NLI benchmarks.
Built an interactive location-planning MVP for food trucks and pop-up vendors, scoring candidate stops by weather, access, demand, competition, and permit readiness. Integrated Leaflet maps and the Weather.gov API to capture real coordinates, auto-score weather fit, generate route recommendations, and export reports.
Built an interactive historical mapping project that visualizes historical and geographic data using Mapbox and QGIS. The project involved collecting and organizing datasets, building map layers, and creating a web interface that lets users explore historical information spatially.
Korean-American Reunification Study
Original mixed-methods research paper examining generational differences in Korean-American perspectives on Korean reunification, using bilingual survey design and statistical analysis.
Built and maintained an academic planning spreadsheet on Google Sheets for over two years. The spreadsheet can model GPA outcomes, course schedules, degree requirements, and extracurricular opportunities.
Machine Learning Research Intern
VisitConducting research under Dr. Leilani Gilpin on LLM interpretability, reproducing published experiments, analyzing neuron-level representations with PyTorch and Hugging Face, and fine-tuning transformer models on NLI benchmarks using GPU computing and reproducible machine learning workflows.
School Chapter President
Founded the first student-led chapter, organized biweekly research projects, and coordinated regional collaborations with neighboring chapters.
Math Instructor
Taught 200+ K-12 students in small groups across arithmetic, algebra, and geometry while adapting explanations to different learning styles.
Independent Researcher
Authored a mixed-methods research paper on Korean-American perspectives on reunification, using bilingual survey design and statistical analysis in SPSS.
Business: What is it Good For? Seminar
Selected as 1 of 30 students for an all-expenses-paid business and economics seminar and produced a capstone on the moral purpose of business.
B.S. Computational & Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Specializing in machine learning and participating in the AI, CS, & Data Science Career Cohort and NYC Business CEW.
High School Diploma, GPA 4.86/4.0, SAT 1600
Relevant Coursework: Multivariable Calculus, Computer Science III: Data Structures, Elements of Data Science, AWS Advanced Cloud Computing, AP Computer Science A (5), AP Calculus BC (5), AP Statistics (5), AP Physics 1 (5)
University Scholar
Received a University of Chicago merit scholarship as an incoming undergraduate.
National Merit Finalist
Recognized nationally for academic achievement based on PSAT/NMSQT performance.
U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidate
Named a candidate for one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors.
AP Scholar with Distinction
Earned 5s on 13 AP exams and received AP Scholar with Distinction recognition.
Economics State Finalist
Placed 2nd in Economics at the Texas State FBLA competition after placing 1st in Economics at Texas Area V.
International History Olympiad Qualifier
Qualified three times for National History Bee and once for the International History Olympiad.
Academic Decathlon Awards
Earned 3rd Place in Art at Texas Frisco State and 3rd Place in Essay at Texas Region VII.
Quiz Bowl Recognition
Placed in the top 12% individually at the 2022 High School National Championship Tournament and earned 2nd Place at 2021 State.
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