Splash Biography



KEVIN LAM, Cornell COMM Student/ Aspiring MMJ




Major: Communication/ CALS

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: 2020

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Kevin Y. Lam is a rising junior pursuing a degree in Communication with a specialization in media communication at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

He is a Research Assistant for the Cornell Social Media Lab facilitating research on cyberbullying prevention; and the incoming executive board member for the department's student advisory board (CSAB). Kevin is also a News Writer and Video Producer for The Cornell Daily Sun independent student newspaper. He was also an Intern Producer for the award-winning Spectrum News Buffalo market.

Previously, Kevin attended the University at Buffalo for journalism and communication. There, he served as an Academic Resident Advisor, a Student Assistant for Career Services office and a Research Assistant for the Department of Communication.



Past Classes

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S415: Sexual Communication in Splash Spring 18 (Apr. 28, 2018)
Serves as an introductory level of scientific explanation in communication among human beings in sexual, interpersonal and romantic nature. Sexual Communication and its related studies is an innovative study in many prestigious national universities including University of Illinois-UC, University at Buffalo, University of Southern California, etc. Many of these courses are extremely popular (often a full class) for undergraduate and graduate students. Content of this course is based on actual published research, though many topics still require deeper and more inclusive investigation. Course topics including but not limited to: - Bio-physiological sexual communication - Kissing and its evolution - Sex and the internet - Sexual Health Communication Students with pre-enrollment concern should contact Splash! staff or email lecturer at yl595@cornell.edu.


?417: Everything For College Application in Splash Spring 18 (Apr. 28, 2018)
With two years of serving as an assistant for a HS college office, Kevin has tremendous experience in college application and financial aid as an independent college student. College-bound students with concerns in any of the following topics are highly encouraged to enroll in this class: - Public vs private university applications - Personal statement, resume, ECAs and supplemental materials. - Federal, state and financial aid; fee-wavier; scholarship - Specific knowledge in school in journalism, media and communication studies - Early decision, early action, etc - Transfer application - NYS EOP/ HEOP Programs - Personal tips (w/ experience of application to 27+ college applications) HS Juniors & Seniors: I could not weigh in on standardized testing and specific high school GPA questions, you may ask general questions. And I still highly encourage you to attend my session and connect with me.