Makai Lee Allbert

Co-founder & Chair of Grammar, Aeterna Institute

New York, NY

Writer at the Epoch Times, and interdisciplinary scholar

Professional Experience

Aeterna Institute Jan 2025 - Present
Co-founder & Chair of Grammar
Remote

Leading the grammatical foundations of classical education and developing comprehensive language programs at Aeterna Institute.

  • Developing innovative grammar curricula for classical languages
  • Researching the cognitive foundations of grammatical structures
  • Teaching advanced grammatical analysis to students of classical studies
Fei Tian College Jan 2024 - May 2024
Adjunct Professor
Middletown, NY

Teaching Academic Writing and Biomedical Ethics courses.

  • Teaching two 3-credit courses: Academic Writing and Biomedical Ethics
  • Developed comprehensive course materials and assessments
  • Mentored students in academic and ethical reasoning
The Epoch Times Dec 2022 - Present
Feature Health Writer and Managing Editor
New York City, NY

Writing in-depth health articles and managing editorial team.

  • Writing in-depth health articles on psychoneuroimmunology, technology use, and consciousness
  • Managing a 5-person editorial team and ensuring stakeholder output
  • Coordinating editorial assignments and publication schedules
University of Maryland Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Molecular & Cell Biology Research Intern
College Park, MD

Conducted NIH-funded bioelectrics research on BCBL-1 cells.

  • Spearheaded novel NIH-funded bioelectrics research on BCBL-1 cells
  • Conducted cell viability research using cell culturing, nanopulsation, and electroporation
  • Produced, analyzed, and reported experimental data to principal investigators
NASA Triullium Learning Dec 2019 - May 2020
Data Analytics Apprentice
Middletown, NY

Collected, analyzed, and presented data in collaborations with NASA, NOAA, and international organizations.

  • Collaborated on projects with NASA, NOAA, United Nations, and international student groups
  • Collected, analyzed, and presented complex datasets
  • Developed data visualization and reporting skills

Selected Projects

🌍 Non-profit organization established to share the benefits of Falun Gong, a traditional Chinese meditation practice focused on truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance.

Executive Board Member since October 2019
Hosted, presented, and organized large-scale international conferences
Presented at the International Religious Freedom Summit
Created social media content and hosted movie screenings and discussions
Collaborated with grassroots human rights organizations

🍽️ Founded and operated a restaurant in Valle De Bravo, Mexico, combining culinary arts with business management.

Established new restaurant from concept to operation
Designed menu, sourced ingredients, and prepared culinary products
Hired and managed staff, handled overall business operations
Successfully ran business for nearly a year