Min Zhou

Graduate student in Public Policy with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, specializing in Chinese education and urban policy. Experienced in policy evaluation and survey-based research through internships and fieldwork across government, academic, and nonprofit sectors. Proficient in STATA, R, and Tableau, with a track record of delivering policy-relevant insights, and data visualizations.

Independent Thesis

Urbanization and Educational Attainment in Chinese Cities

Georgetown University

08/2024 - 04/2025

• Analyzed panel data for 297 cities (2005–2020) using STATA to examine non-linear effects of urbanization on years of schooling.
• Got A's in both semesters.

Research Assistant

Research on the Psychology of Political Parties among Chinese University Students

Beijing Normal University, China

03/2023 - 05/2023

• Co-designed survey instruments to measure political attitudes of university students.
• Assisted in data cleaning and qualitative coding for over 600 responses.
• Selected as one of the annual National Social Science Foundation programs.

Field Researcher

Revolutionary Memory and Public Awareness

Henan Province, China

01/2022 - 03/2022

• Interviewed museum curators and descendants of historical figures to assess local historical narratives.
• Authored a field report linking public memory with civic identity.