Prior to attending the Joint Program, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics at Cornell University, graduating magna cum laude. During my undergraduate studies, I focused on theoretical fluid dynamics, numerical modeling, and applied mathematics.
I am motivated by teaching and outreach. I was an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Cornell physics department, and I took the Teaching and Learning Physics class to gain more insight into teaching. I have also completed the MIT Graduate Teaching Development Track to gain a better understanding of the theories and practices of teaching. For outreach, I am a member of the Society of Physics Students, and I have organized several physics demo programs at local middle and high schools. Additionally, I gave several seminars on oceanography at middle schools in China and served as a mentor on several online platforms.