Zoe Chau

Undergraduate Research Assistant in Lai Lab at University of Washington Bioengineering
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Sammamish, Washington, United States, US
Languages
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Japanese Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Human Subjects Learners
    CITI Program
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • University of Washington Bioengineering
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant in Lai Lab
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      • Synthesize smart polymer antibody conjugates for effective biomarker isolation/HIV diagnosis • Develop oligonucleotide hybridization reactions for breast-cancer specific exosomes isolation• Utilize temperature-responsive polymer-antibody conjugates in the development of a COVID-19 diagnostic device• Integrate laboratory skills (e.g., gel electrophoresis, protein purification, gel analysis, and spectroscopy)• Participate in weekly research literature meetings to learn current engineering techniques and progress Show less

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      • Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Assist professor in teaching Biochemical and Molecular Bioengineering (BIOEN 315)• Practice communication of academic content through office hours and grading student assignments

  • Biomedical Engineering Society at University of Washington
    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outreach Chair
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Cultivate students’ interests in bioengineering and higher education by organizing workshops for local Seattle schools and UW outreach events, with an emphasis on underrepresented populations in STEM • Develop inclusive, accessible, hands-on and age-appropriate learning modules • Manage Outreach committee of 10 students to achieve group’s on-going commitments to diversity and inclusion principles, increasing outreach to underrepresented populations, and program sustainability • 16 workshops with 4 schools/organization in 2 quarters; outreach to > 220 students Show less

  • UW Medicine
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scan Innovations in Pain Research Scholar
      • Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

      • Design and pilot study protocol for understanding movement-evoked pain in older populations with knee osteoarthritis • Develop accelerometer algorithms to trigger physical activity-based ecological momentary assessments • Utilize Stata in the analysis of knee buckling correlates in older adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis • Engage in weekly research literature meetings relating to current pain-related research • Undergo research ethics and health information training • Design and pilot study protocol for understanding movement-evoked pain in older populations with knee osteoarthritis • Develop accelerometer algorithms to trigger physical activity-based ecological momentary assessments • Utilize Stata in the analysis of knee buckling correlates in older adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis • Engage in weekly research literature meetings relating to current pain-related research • Undergo research ethics and health information training

  • University of Washington College of Engineering
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Engineering Peer Educator
      • Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Led a diverse cohort of 45 Engineering Peer Educators (EPEs) through a class that nurtured community building and emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of engineering and personal reflection• Worked in a team of 4 with a commitment towards building inclusive lesson plans, creating sustainable feedback systems, and elevating current and future student learning through the major placement process

    • Engineering Peer Educator
      • Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

      • Taught weekly classes (17-22 engineering freshmen) and encouraged student development through intentional engineering exploration, community-building, and meaning-making to prepare for the major placement process• Personalized class curriculum with an emphasis on inclusive teaching and learning strategies • Established and continued mentorship with students throughout their first year

  • University of Washington
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Observer
      • Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

      • Shadowed and interviewed ophthalmology and optometry physicians and residents as a part of “Bioengineering Nepal: Technology Development for Global Health” study abroad program, 52 hours• Explored engineering needs in a low-resource clinical setting with an emphasis on global health, community-based healthcare, and the role of technology in culture

    • Undergraduate Research Leader
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

      • Practice public speaking by promoting information and resources related to undergraduate research to 5-6 groups of 20-25 first year students during fall quarter• Engage in professional development workshops hosted by undergraduate research program staff• Network with students, faculty, and staff on campus

  • Japanese Language National Honor Society
    • Sammamish, Washington, United States
    • Club President
      • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Provided resources and 1-on-1 tutoring to all Skyline high school students studying Japanese (approx. 80 total students; 9th-12th grade) •Organized bi-weekly club meetings to 30+ club members and collaborated in the creation of engaging club content (cultural-specific presentations, hands-on activities, guest speakers) intended to allow students to learn and engage with Japanese culture • Provided resources and 1-on-1 tutoring to all Skyline high school students studying Japanese (approx. 80 total students; 9th-12th grade) •Organized bi-weekly club meetings to 30+ club members and collaborated in the creation of engaging club content (cultural-specific presentations, hands-on activities, guest speakers) intended to allow students to learn and engage with Japanese culture

Education

  • University of Washington College of Engineering
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    2019 - 2023
  • Skyline High School
    International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduate
    2015 - 2019

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