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Eira Wang

Boston,USA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Child Cognition Lab
09.2023 - Current
  • Transcribed more than 1000 lines of audio data into written form and meticulously coded raw data into categorized to facilitate analysis children from age 5 to age 8’s understanding of Evolution and vaccine
  • Facilitates hands-on experiment sessions with over 20 child participants aged 5-8 about their understanding in benevolent ableism
  • Ran more than 3,000 lines of coded data for testing (e.g., Paired t-test, chi-squared test, ANOVA)
  • Conductive comprehensive literature reviews to draft introductory research material for faculty member

Course and Laboratory Learning Assistant

Boston University Biology Department
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted laboratory sessions for introductory biology courses at Boston University with 50 students, providing hands-on demonstrations and addressing students’ questions to enhance comprehension and engagement with course material
  • Established and facilitated research paper assistance sessions aimed at supporting students in crafting their biology lab research papers, offering guidance and resources to enhance their academic writing skills and scientific inquiry abilities
  • Supervised biology examinations and in-lab assessments as a proctor for over 200 students, ensuring a fair and secure testing environment while adhering to academic integrity standards and exam protocol

Youth Advisory Board Member

International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAMPD)
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated with IAMPD leadership to organize community workshops, resulting in increased engagement and resource accessibility for underserved Asian youth experiencing premenstrual disorders
  • Led youth advocacy initiatives focused on PMDD awareness and support within Asian-American communities, collaborating with mental health professionals to develop culturally sensitive outreach materials

Volunteer

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Actively engaged in early adults peer support groups aimed at providing assistance and mutual aid for individuals facing daily distress and personal mental health issues
  • Contributed to fostering a supportive environment where members could share experiences, offer empathy, and exchange coping strategies

Education

Bachelor of Art - Psychology

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2026

Skills

  • R studio
  • Python
  • Java
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • MS office

Publications

  • Effect of Pain Medicine on Pain Sensitivity of Pain-Related Words (1st author; accepted by the 3rd International Conference on Modern Medicine and Global Health (ICMMGH 2025): Investigate how acetaminophen affects pain-related language perception. Further Support the embodied stimulation hypothesis in abstract pain domains.
  • Disability 2 Benevolent Ableism (1st author; poster accept in Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunity Symposium): Investigate in children (age 5-8) attitudes and beliefs about disabled individuals. Do children age five to eight exhibit benevolent ableism towards their peers with physical disabilities?

Timeline

Youth Advisory Board Member

International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAMPD)
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
03.2024 - 12.2024

Course and Laboratory Learning Assistant

Boston University Biology Department
01.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Child Cognition Lab
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Art - Psychology

Boston University
Eira Wang