Sophia Lu
Clayton,Missouri
Summary
Motivated student with a proven track record at Washington University School of Medicine, specializing in research assistance and community engagement. Excelled in experimental design, significantly enhancing cognitive test analysis and water quality monitoring. Demonstrated leadership in advocating for health and education reforms, leveraging fundraising and data modeling skills to impact underserved communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Washington University School of Medicine
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Scored and performed statistical analysis on cognitive tests for stroke patients.
- Trained AI models for cognitive error detection among patients with Subjective Cognitive Decline
- Guided human-subject testing for study participants
- Contributed findings to researchers at biweekly discussion groups
Student Representative to the School Board
Clayton High School
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Advised Superintendent and School Board. Analyzed school wellness and state exams.
- Formed student committees at four schools and oversaw policy meetings.
- Lead weekly discussions with student advisory group board and student leadership committee to discuss community issues.
Researcher
Washington University, St. Louis
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Researched St. Louis community needs pertaining to water quality.
- Created low-cost water quality sensor for underserved groups.
- Prototyped digital cloud-based monitoring software.
Officer
Prevent-Ed
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Designed and placed prevention signage in alcohol suppliers.
- Educated students in the community
- Gave presentations on substance-issues amongst the underserved to legislators in the Missouri Capitol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2028
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
St. Louis, MO05-2024
Skills
- Research assistance
- Fundraising
- Community engagement
- Experimental design
- Coding and data modeling
Accomplishments
Conrad Spirit of Innovation Semifinalist
National Merit Semi-Finalist
Certification
Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Washington University School of Medicine
12.2022 - 03.2024
Student Representative to the School Board
Clayton High School
05.2021 - 06.2023
Researcher
Washington University, St. Louis
03.2021 - 01.2023
Officer
Prevent-Ed
01.2021 - 03.2022
Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science
Washington University in St Louis
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
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