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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, MI
04-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
05-2023

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
Siqi Yang