Christine Kim

Provenance: Tenafly New Jersey

How I got into science: Smithsonian children’s books and snap circuits I used to play with when I was a kid.

Favorite movie: The Imitation Game

Hobbies: Cooking/eating, arts and crafts, video games, and playing with my dog

Fun fact: I’m allergic to the cold!

Christine is majoring in the Biological Sciences at Rutgers. Prior to Rutgers, she was a research volunteer at NYU Environmental Labs where she studied secondhand effects of electronic cigarettes. She presented her work at the NJ Academy of Science Junior Academy Contest where she placed 2nd in environmental sciences.