Harrison Xu
Founder at Youth Research Institute- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Youth Research Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Nov 2021 - Present
Founded YRI, recruited core team members and established efficient teamwork model. Initiated connections with researchers and institutes through extensive and intensive communications. Lead various initiatives. Performed podcase interviews, etc. YRI, a non-profit organization, aims to establish direct link between research-minded high school students and researchers and institutes. Website: https://youthresearchinstitute.org Founded YRI, recruited core team members and established efficient teamwork model. Initiated connections with researchers and institutes through extensive and intensive communications. Lead various initiatives. Performed podcase interviews, etc. YRI, a non-profit organization, aims to establish direct link between research-minded high school students and researchers and institutes. Website: https://youthresearchinstitute.org
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Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP)
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United States
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Organic Chemistry Researcher
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Sep 2021 - Present
• Researcher in the andrographolide group: create analogs of andrographolide to test against cancer cells • Researcher in the neuroscience group: create analogs of compounds rivastigmine and vinpocetine to test effectiveness Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatment • Researcher in the total synthesis group: create a more accessible pathway of synthesizing the cyclotripeptide Psychrophilin E • Researcher in the ADCs group: make antibody-drug conjugates with a variety of drugs in order to see their effectiveness in treating certain forms of cancers • Familiar with usages and specific techniques of instruments like NMRs, LCMSs, GCMSs, and HPLCs • Gained and utilized immense amount of organic chemistry knowledge
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DVHS Biology Club
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United States
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Treasurer
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Aug 2021 - Present
• Organized club meeting timeline and member communications • Lectured on biological concepts to help club members to prepare for their classes • Provided assistance to students who struggle with certain concepts by Q&A and mini-tutor sessions • Club funds collection and management for biology competitions • Organized club meeting timeline and member communications • Lectured on biological concepts to help club members to prepare for their classes • Provided assistance to students who struggle with certain concepts by Q&A and mini-tutor sessions • Club funds collection and management for biology competitions
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Crementum Tutoring
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Education Administration Programs
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Vice President of School Division
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Jun 2021 - Present
• Built DVHS division of Crementum, organized and facilitated events together with nearby schools. • Created social media posts to increase awareness for mental health disorders and organized fundraisers with local businesses to help children with such disorders • Tutored many students and supported their course works during stressful times • Built DVHS division of Crementum, organized and facilitated events together with nearby schools. • Created social media posts to increase awareness for mental health disorders and organized fundraisers with local businesses to help children with such disorders • Tutored many students and supported their course works during stressful times
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National Speech & Debate Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Debate Fundamentals Coach for Dougherty Valley Speech and Debate
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May 2021 - Present
Teach new club members the foundational concepts of each form of debate and basic skills involved in speech and debate competition.
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Varsity Competitior
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Jan 2021 - Present
Ranked top 35 nationally in 2021-2022 by National Parliamentary Debate LeagueChampion in the Peninsula Invitational 2022
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TruthBeTold
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United States
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Algorithm Engineer
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Jan 2020 - Present
• Cooperated with multiple members to formulate an algorithm to detect false information in news and other forms of media through the usage of neural networks and computational logic • Facilitated cooperation by members and motivated them to work through hurdles • Pitched the TruthBeTold algorithm in competitions, including the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition • Cooperated with multiple members to formulate an algorithm to detect false information in news and other forms of media through the usage of neural networks and computational logic • Facilitated cooperation by members and motivated them to work through hurdles • Pitched the TruthBeTold algorithm in competitions, including the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition
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Education
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Dougherty Valley High School
High School Diploma, 11 -
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
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Michigan Math and Science Scholars