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Chemistry · Biomedical science · Community

Anthony
Wang

I’m a Harvard student intrigued by the hidden rules that shape our world ranging from molecules to markets.

Portrait of Anthony Wang
Chemistry Research
Chess & Community

I’m curious about how chemistry, AI, and capital work together to advance scientific ideas and turn promising technologies into real solutions.

Education

Harvard University

Chemistry · Class of 2029

Selected Harvard coursework · Completed
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Biochemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry

Awards & Recognition

Gates ScholarNational scholarship · Leadership

Selected for a highly competitive, last-dollar scholarship supporting outstanding student leaders from low-income backgrounds. The program covers unmet cost of attendance and supports Scholars through college and into their careers.

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LEDA ScholarLeadership · College success

Chosen for LEDA’s long-term leadership and college-success community for exceptional students from under-resourced backgrounds, beginning with an intensive summer institute and continuing with guidance throughout college.

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Futures & Options ScholarCareer readiness · Mentorship

Selected for New York City career-development programming combining mentored professional experience with workshops in communication, interviewing, financial literacy, résumé writing, and professional networking.

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2022 World Amateur TeamChess · National tournament

Finished first with a perfect 6/6 score at the 2022 World Amateur Team tournament, competing among more than 1,000 players from across the country.

US Chess Senior Tournament DirectorTournament operations · National certification

Hold the Senior Tournament Director title through the U.S. Chess Federation, reflecting experience directing rated tournaments and applying US Chess rules.

FIDE School InstructorChess education · International title

Earned an international chess-education title through FIDE’s Preparation of Teachers pathway, focused on pedagogical methods, digital tools, and practical strategies for using chess as an educational tool.

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Research

Exploring change—from
molecules to society.

The Parasram Lab

Studying photoexcited nitroarenes and heteroatom transfer through synthetic organic chemistry.

  • TLC & GC-MS reaction monitoring
  • NMR compound characterization
PhotochemistryOrganic SynthesisNMR
R / 02

Experience

Analysis, operations
& leadership.

LearnPlayChess ↗2023–Present

Business Partner

Helped design chess lessons, plan business expansion, and host tournaments for students and families.

Lesson DesignBusiness GrowthTournament Operations
E / 01

Finance Intern

Reconciled 300+ contracts, identified 5,000+ potential duplicate vendors, and analyzed investment-account economics.

Financial AnalysisRiskProcess Design
E / 02

Chief Tournament Director

Led 15+ directors across 25 annual tournaments serving 300–600 student players.

LeadershipOperationsChess Education
E / 03

Projects

Building beyond
the classroom.

Expanding Chess in Greater Boston

Working with the Massachusetts Chess Association to promote chess through community events and tournaments at Harvard and the broader Boston area.

Event DevelopmentPartnershipsChess Community
P / 01

Building Community Through Chess

Founded a free Brooklyn chess club that grew to 100+ weekly attendees.

Community BuildingChess EducationLeadership
P / 02

Advocating for more inclusive cafeterias

Helped secure $250M in cafeteria renovations affecting 1.1 million NYC students.

Public AdvocacyCoalition BuildingStudent Voice
P / 03

Contact

Have an idea worth
exploring? I’d love to hear it.

anthonywang@college.harvard.edu
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