Siqi Yang
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Leveraging R programming and qualitative research skills, I have conducted research into beavers, commons and sustainability. My proficiency in Mandarin and strategic use of social media platforms have significantly broadened research outreach and impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted an in-depth literature review of approximately 50 papers on commons and commoning, identifying key themes and trends.
- Analyzed relationships between commons and sustainability, societal transformation, power dynamics, and characteristics of successful commoning projects.
Intern Researcher
International Rice Research Institute
Los Baños, Philippines
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Compared arsenic contamination limits recommended by the FAO with national standards, analyzing policy implementation challenges.
- Discussed potential strategies that can be implemented in specific arsenic-affected regions to reduce and eliminate arsenic contamination (i.e., polish the rice, improve the water purifying system, and provide alternative water tubes to transmit water from clean wells).
Research Assistant
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Analyzed the Law Enforcement Management Information System dataset to identify the economic value of imported wildlife species for disease risk comparison.
- Cleaned and processed data in R Studio, focusing on repeated wildlife imports and their economic value for further analysis.
Intern
Powerchina Urban Planning & Design Institute co.
Guangzhou, China
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Designed interview questions and evaluation criteria for the Human Resources Department.
- Investigated and completed project reports for the company's technology management development plan.
Education
Master of Science - Environment And Sustainability
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL05-2023
Skills
- Literature reviews
- R programming
- Microsoft office
- Qualitative research
- Data analysis
- Social media platforms
Affiliations
“Our Gardens” Student Campaign
Accomplishments
- Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant ($1,500) - Awarded for 2024-2025
- Dean’s List - Awarded from 2020-2023
- IWU International Merit-Based Scholarship ($26,000/year) - Awarded from 2019-2023
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Michigan
11.2023 - 05.2024
Intern Researcher
International Rice Research Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Illinois Wesleyan University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intern
Powerchina Urban Planning & Design Institute co.
06.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Environment And Sustainability
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University
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