Activities
I have been motivated and inspired by my dearest mother, mentors, and professors to become the ally and voice for every student. To me, everyone should be embraced in the STEM field regardless of their social identities. More generally, no one should be discouraged to pursue their career goals because of their social identities. To address this, I have been passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in my everyday community as a resident advisor (RA), the student ambassador of the Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA), and an active volunteer at the Association of Women in Math (AWM).
With deep gratitude, I have been awarded multiple recognitions for my advocacy work.
Fred S Bailey Scholarship, Recognition of leadership in service and activism (June 2022)
Dr. John E. Collins Community Excellence Award (April 2022)
Fred S Bailey Scholarship, Recognition of leadership in service and activism (April 2021)
Diversity and Social Justice Education Award, Honorable Award in Outstanding Undergraduate (April 2021)
Activities
Gender Minority in Mathematics - GeMM Colloquium and Professional Development Committee (Sep. 2023-Present)
Organized the 2023 GeMM colloquim
Association Women in Math - Student Volunteer (Aug. 2020-Present)
Volunteered as data collectors and mathematician biography writers for AWM 50th anniversary projects
Selected as the student participant in 2020 & 2021 Graduate Research Opportunities of Women (GROW)
Participated in the 2021 Math for America (MfA) AWM student essay contest
University of Illinois Residence Hall - Resident Advisor (RA) (Aug. 2020- Dec. 2022)
Coordinate academic and social programs for 60 residents when counseling each individual students' needs
Cooperate with other RAs to advocate inclusivity and social justice for over 1200 residents
Office of Minority Student Association - Student Ambassador (Aug. 2020-Dec. 2022)
Promote OMSA initiatives with interpersonal techniques to engage peers, visitors, and campus partners
Plan and execute OMSA outreach events such as major info sessions and mentor network program
YouTube video: Finding Research Opportunities: OMSA Student Success Kit
Fulbright Taiwan - Foundation for Scholar Exchange - Intern (Jun. 2020-Aug. 2020)
Organized meetings and supported administrative duties of Fulbright Taiwan
Developed and updated the Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistant website
Illinois Geometry Lab Outreach - Active Participant (Jan. 2020-Aug. 2021)
Plan, execute, and foster math activities in the Urbana-Champaign community
Promote math involvement to students from preschool to high school
Krannert Center of Performing Arts - Krannert Center Ambassador (Aug. 2019-Aug. 2021)
Promote the arts through volunteering as an usher at the Krannert Center of Performing Arts
Executing and marketing arts events to foster students’ engagements