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    Name:Elijah Thornton
    Initial:ET
    Email:elijah.thornton@unc.edu
    Phone:+1 (919) 555-0312
    Location:Chapel Hill, NC
    Summary:

    First-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Philosophy. Completed 7 AP courses in high school with an average score of 4.86. Currently maintaining a 4.0 GPA in first semester. Applying for the UNC Honors Carolina Program to engage in interdisciplinary seminars, undergraduate research, and community-focused scholarship.

    Educations

    2
    B.S. Physics (Minor: Philosophy of Science) — GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
    Aug 2025 - May 2029 (Expected)

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    High School Diploma — Weighted GPA: 4.78 | Class Rank: 2 / 298
    Aug 2021 - Jun 2025

    Durham School of the Arts

    Experiences

    4
    Physics Lab Assistant (Volunteer)
    Sep 2025 - Present

    UNC Department of Physics & Astronomy

    • -Assist graduate students in preparing apparatus for optics and mechanics lab sections
    • -Help 20+ introductory lab students per week with measurement techniques and data analysis
    Math & Science Tutor
    Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

    Durham Public Library — Youth Learning Center

    • -Provided free weekly tutoring in Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and AP Physics to 15+ middle and high school students
    • -Designed a visual 'Physics in Everyday Life' worksheet series adopted by 2 local teachers
    Co-Founder & President — Philosophy & Ethics Club
    Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

    Durham School of the Arts

    • -Founded club with 40+ active members; organized monthly Socratic seminar discussions
    • -Hosted a student-led symposium on AI ethics attended by 120 students and 3 faculty members
    Summer Research Participant
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

    NC State University — Physics REU Program

    • -Investigated quantum dot fluorescence properties under Dr. Samuel Park's supervision
    • -Presented poster at NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium — Honorable Mention

    Skills

    6
    Python (SciPy, NumPy, Matplotlib)
    LaTeX — Scientific Writing
    Data Analysis & Statistical Methods
    Critical Thinking & Philosophical Argumentation
    Public Speaking & Debate
    Arduino & Basic Circuit Design

    Certificates

    6
    AP Physics C: Mechanics — Score: 5
    AP Calculus BC — Score: 5
    AP Chemistry — Score: 5
    AP English Language — Score: 5
    AP US History — Score: 4
    National Merit Scholarship Finalist 2025

    Languages

    3
    English
    Spanish
    Mandarin Chinese

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