Jun Park is a rising junior at Northwestern University, majoring in political science and international studies with a minor in environmental policy and culture. Originally from Pembroke Pines, Florida, Jun has developed an interest in urban politics, transportation policy, and sustainable development. With backgrounds in Korean, Spanish, and Italian, Jun brings a diverse cultural perspective to his research. This summer, Jun is researching the effectiveness of a single transportation authority in Chicago to help minorities, comparing this study with Singapore. His academic focus is on improving urban environments to create more livable and sustainable cities. He hopes to continue his studies at the PhD level, with a particular interest in comparative urban politics. Jun aims to contribute solutions to urban challenges by comparing different cities' approaches to governance and policy. In addition to his academic pursuits, Jun is actively involved in soccer as a referee, officiating games from youth leagues to semi-professional levels. His passion for travel complements his academic interests, allowing him to explore different cities and their approaches to urban planning and sustainability. Through his dedication and diverse experiences, Jun is committed to making cities better places to live.
Jun Park is a rising junior at Northwestern University, majoring in political science and international studies with a minor in environmental policy and culture. Originally from Pembroke Pines, Florida, Jun has developed an interest in urban politics, transportation policy, and sustainable development. With backgrounds in Korean, Spanish, and Italian, Jun brings a diverse cultural perspective to his research. This summer, Jun is researching the effectiveness of a single transportation authority in Chicago to help minorities, comparing this study with Singapore. His academic focus is on improving urban environments to create more livable and sustainable cities. He hopes to continue his studies at the PhD level, with a particular interest in comparative urban politics. Jun aims to contribute solutions to urban challenges by comparing different cities' approaches to governance and policy. In addition to his academic pursuits, Jun is actively involved in soccer as a referee, officiating games from youth leagues to semi-professional levels. His passion for travel complements his academic interests, allowing him to explore different cities and their approaches to urban planning and sustainability. Through his dedication and diverse experiences, Jun is committed to making cities better places to live.