Dennis Song
Editor in Chief at Perennial: The Undergraduate Environmental Journal of Berkeley- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Polish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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IBDP
International BaccalaureateMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Babysitting & Child Care
Canadian Red Cross -
Flute; Harmony; Music History
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Experience
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Perennial: The Undergraduate Environmental Journal of Berkeley
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor in Chief
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Senior Editor
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Editor
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Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
- Research and, with the support and approval of a Senior Editor, select topics for articles - Write news articles and opinion pieces - Edit for spelling, punctuation, and grammar - Verify facts and determine if an article is ready for publication - Review and edit articles submitted by non-staff writers - Coordinate with the Design Department on publishing articles
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UC Berkeley, Rausser College of Natural Resources
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Researcher on Antler Trade
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Jun 2023 - Present
Project Outcomes Summary of historical, cultural, and economic importance of antler material collected from wild ungulates used in China and trends in its use and popularity. Better understanding of importance of a Chinese market for antler material collected in GYE Comprehensive overview of antler trade as it relates to key international players, including Russia, China, and the US. Consolidated economic data (sales transactions, international trade/shipments) as it relates to shed… Show more Project Outcomes Summary of historical, cultural, and economic importance of antler material collected from wild ungulates used in China and trends in its use and popularity. Better understanding of importance of a Chinese market for antler material collected in GYE Comprehensive overview of antler trade as it relates to key international players, including Russia, China, and the US. Consolidated economic data (sales transactions, international trade/shipments) as it relates to shed antlers in China
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Undergraduate Research Assistant under Professor Kurt Spreyer
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Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
- Reviewing existing materials on the history of the Department and the College; - Interviewing faculty members, staff, and others; - Drafting a revised “ESPM History” web page that will be submitted to the ESPM Council for approval and posting on the Department website.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant under Professor Peter Nelson
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
- employed archeological investigations on obsidian fragments to uncover Native American tool-making - data-based flora and fauna in first hand interviewed oral history of Californian Native American; accumulated 200+ entries
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World Wildlife Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Workplace Psychology and Environmentalism Intern
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Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
Researched on causes for food waste in Chinese hospitality industry through literature reviews and interviews with purchasing clerks, waiters/waitresses, chefs, HRs, after services workers, and sanitary workers Connected with global institutions, ranging from the Chinese Academy of Science to Zero Waste Scotland, to gather effective cognitive methods (ex. green gamification) in reducing waste in the hospitality industry Invented training slides and trivia to push for… Show more Researched on causes for food waste in Chinese hospitality industry through literature reviews and interviews with purchasing clerks, waiters/waitresses, chefs, HRs, after services workers, and sanitary workers Connected with global institutions, ranging from the Chinese Academy of Science to Zero Waste Scotland, to gather effective cognitive methods (ex. green gamification) in reducing waste in the hospitality industry Invented training slides and trivia to push for environmentalism on cognitive levels with goal to train 350 hospitality workers to reduce at least 10% of food waste in 50 small to medium sized restaurant/hotel by 2024 Show less Researched on causes for food waste in Chinese hospitality industry through literature reviews and interviews with purchasing clerks, waiters/waitresses, chefs, HRs, after services workers, and sanitary workers Connected with global institutions, ranging from the Chinese Academy of Science to Zero Waste Scotland, to gather effective cognitive methods (ex. green gamification) in reducing waste in the hospitality industry Invented training slides and trivia to push for… Show more Researched on causes for food waste in Chinese hospitality industry through literature reviews and interviews with purchasing clerks, waiters/waitresses, chefs, HRs, after services workers, and sanitary workers Connected with global institutions, ranging from the Chinese Academy of Science to Zero Waste Scotland, to gather effective cognitive methods (ex. green gamification) in reducing waste in the hospitality industry Invented training slides and trivia to push for environmentalism on cognitive levels with goal to train 350 hospitality workers to reduce at least 10% of food waste in 50 small to medium sized restaurant/hotel by 2024 Show less
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Sep 2022
- Voter Education - Volunteer recruitment and outreach - Database maintenance - Office support - Voter Education - Volunteer recruitment and outreach - Database maintenance - Office support
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The Root Solutions
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project & Research Assistant
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Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
Assisted projects on cognitive environmental changes. - investigated listservs for campaign outreach - invented creative informative training slides to accommodate chapter on “Association” of the book “Making Shift Happen” - researched the differences between cognitive processes between collectivist and individualist cultures and how that relate to environmental actions Assisted projects on cognitive environmental changes. - investigated listservs for campaign outreach - invented creative informative training slides to accommodate chapter on “Association” of the book “Making Shift Happen” - researched the differences between cognitive processes between collectivist and individualist cultures and how that relate to environmental actions
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Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MINAE), Gobierno de Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Researcher
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May 2022 - May 2022
Volunteered at Ostinal, Guanacaste to take data on olive ridley and green sea turtles. Data are reported to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to determine endangered status of species. Volunteered at Ostinal, Guanacaste to take data on olive ridley and green sea turtles. Data are reported to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to determine endangered status of species.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant Under Cooperative Extension Specialist Christy Getz
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
- Researched under supervision of Cooperative Extension Specialist Christy Getz’s project on Local government, control, and equity in CA agriculture. - Investigated documents related to contemporary agricultural policy developments including: local newspaper articles, county reports and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, local agriculture group Facebook and website posts, and public agency publications. - Participated in the production of key deliverables like policy timelines… Show more - Researched under supervision of Cooperative Extension Specialist Christy Getz’s project on Local government, control, and equity in CA agriculture. - Investigated documents related to contemporary agricultural policy developments including: local newspaper articles, county reports and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, local agriculture group Facebook and website posts, and public agency publications. - Participated in the production of key deliverables like policy timelines, infographics, and reports to the state of California Show less - Researched under supervision of Cooperative Extension Specialist Christy Getz’s project on Local government, control, and equity in CA agriculture. - Investigated documents related to contemporary agricultural policy developments including: local newspaper articles, county reports and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, local agriculture group Facebook and website posts, and public agency publications. - Participated in the production of key deliverables like policy timelines… Show more - Researched under supervision of Cooperative Extension Specialist Christy Getz’s project on Local government, control, and equity in CA agriculture. - Investigated documents related to contemporary agricultural policy developments including: local newspaper articles, county reports and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, local agriculture group Facebook and website posts, and public agency publications. - Participated in the production of key deliverables like policy timelines, infographics, and reports to the state of California Show less
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Bartender/Waiter
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
- Boba making - Chinese festival pastry baker (ex.moon cakes) - Waiter - Boba making - Chinese festival pastry baker (ex.moon cakes) - Waiter
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Education
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UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Rhetoric -
UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science
Minor in History -
UC Berkeley, Rausser College of Natural Resources
Bachelor of Science - BS, Conservation & Resource Studies -
Richmond Secondary School
British Columbia Dogwood Diploma; International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Southpointe Academy