Dmitri Leybman260-348-9103Leybman@uchicago.edu5454 South Shore Dr., Apt 1217Chicago, IL 60615
EDUCATIONTHE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
, Chicago, ILBachelors of Arts in Political Science and English Language and Literature, expected graduation date June 2009Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0; Political Science GPA: 3.82/4.0; English GPA: 3.70/4.0Honors BA Thesis in Political Science: “The Partisan Political Economy in the Age of Polarization”Dean’s List 2007, 2008, 2009
WRITING EXPERIENCE
The Midway Review, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Staff Writer
, 2007-Present
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Composed comprehensive reviews of contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction
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Engaged in analysis and criticism of emerging political and economic theories
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Contacted various publishers to establish a mutually beneficial book exchange between them and the Midway ReviewThe Triple Helix, International Magazine of Science Law and Society
Staff Writer
, 2007
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Conducted peer-reviewed analysis of topics pertaining to biology, medicine, and mental illness
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Published article derived from original research concerning the impact of seasonality on schizophrenia developmentThe Chicago Maroon, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Staff Writer
, 2005-Present
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Composed album reviews of numerous nationally-known musicians
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Publicized albums to expose the University of Chicago student body to emerging musical acts
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Chicago Undergraduate Research Symposium, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Presenter,
2009
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Presented original research derived from Honors BA Thesis regarding the political economy of income redistribution
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Selected out of more than 100 applicants to be one of ten speakers to present original research for academic scrutiny andadvicePolitical Science Department, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Research Assistant,
March 2007-present
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Obtained, evaluated, and graphed data in preparation for paper publication in a peer-reviewed journal
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Developed research protocol for understanding the formation of political parties in the Untied States
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Conducted regression analysis testing various political models of party behavior
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Neighborhood Schools Program, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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