Qiuyan Wu
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Michael Levy
Qiuyan helped found the PKS Middle School program, bringing to our school her expertise as a STEM teacher, her incredible flexibility and perseverance, her strong work ethic and-- perhaps most importantly-- her passion for teaching and mentoring kids. Qiuyan worked on everything from curriculum design (helping us align our projects to Next Generation Science Standards) to lesson planning to teaching. She was an advisor to seven 6th graders, communicated frequently with parents, and chaperoned local and international trips. In particular, she designed long-term projects focused on the engineering design cycle. These projects gave students lot of autonomy and choice, while also supporting their individual needs and advancing their skills as young scientists. Qiuyan is an absolute gift to any school community. If not for the challenges of the American visa system, we would have kept her at PKS for ever!
Stuart Kohlhagen
Ms Wu has worked with me to help shape and deliver a wide range of STEM and active maths programs across Southern Asia. She has supported my work with teachers, academic and Science centres, providing insights, research support and reflective feedback on program designs and implementation. Her recent work with me on establishing a framework and pedagogy for the delivery of STEM and tinkering programs for diverse audiences has been of exceptional standard. She combines academic understanding, with practical experience in program design, community engagement and operational logistics. She is always diligent, professional and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes. Any team looking to understand STEM and tinkering projects combined with community engagement would benefit from her involvement and contributions.
Michael Levy
Qiuyan helped found the PKS Middle School program, bringing to our school her expertise as a STEM teacher, her incredible flexibility and perseverance, her strong work ethic and-- perhaps most importantly-- her passion for teaching and mentoring kids. Qiuyan worked on everything from curriculum design (helping us align our projects to Next Generation Science Standards) to lesson planning to teaching. She was an advisor to seven 6th graders, communicated frequently with parents, and chaperoned local and international trips. In particular, she designed long-term projects focused on the engineering design cycle. These projects gave students lot of autonomy and choice, while also supporting their individual needs and advancing their skills as young scientists. Qiuyan is an absolute gift to any school community. If not for the challenges of the American visa system, we would have kept her at PKS for ever!
Stuart Kohlhagen
Ms Wu has worked with me to help shape and deliver a wide range of STEM and active maths programs across Southern Asia. She has supported my work with teachers, academic and Science centres, providing insights, research support and reflective feedback on program designs and implementation. Her recent work with me on establishing a framework and pedagogy for the delivery of STEM and tinkering programs for diverse audiences has been of exceptional standard. She combines academic understanding, with practical experience in program design, community engagement and operational logistics. She is always diligent, professional and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes. Any team looking to understand STEM and tinkering projects combined with community engagement would benefit from her involvement and contributions.
Michael Levy
Qiuyan helped found the PKS Middle School program, bringing to our school her expertise as a STEM teacher, her incredible flexibility and perseverance, her strong work ethic and-- perhaps most importantly-- her passion for teaching and mentoring kids. Qiuyan worked on everything from curriculum design (helping us align our projects to Next Generation Science Standards) to lesson planning to teaching. She was an advisor to seven 6th graders, communicated frequently with parents, and chaperoned local and international trips. In particular, she designed long-term projects focused on the engineering design cycle. These projects gave students lot of autonomy and choice, while also supporting their individual needs and advancing their skills as young scientists. Qiuyan is an absolute gift to any school community. If not for the challenges of the American visa system, we would have kept her at PKS for ever!
Stuart Kohlhagen
Ms Wu has worked with me to help shape and deliver a wide range of STEM and active maths programs across Southern Asia. She has supported my work with teachers, academic and Science centres, providing insights, research support and reflective feedback on program designs and implementation. Her recent work with me on establishing a framework and pedagogy for the delivery of STEM and tinkering programs for diverse audiences has been of exceptional standard. She combines academic understanding, with practical experience in program design, community engagement and operational logistics. She is always diligent, professional and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes. Any team looking to understand STEM and tinkering projects combined with community engagement would benefit from her involvement and contributions.
Michael Levy
Qiuyan helped found the PKS Middle School program, bringing to our school her expertise as a STEM teacher, her incredible flexibility and perseverance, her strong work ethic and-- perhaps most importantly-- her passion for teaching and mentoring kids. Qiuyan worked on everything from curriculum design (helping us align our projects to Next Generation Science Standards) to lesson planning to teaching. She was an advisor to seven 6th graders, communicated frequently with parents, and chaperoned local and international trips. In particular, she designed long-term projects focused on the engineering design cycle. These projects gave students lot of autonomy and choice, while also supporting their individual needs and advancing their skills as young scientists. Qiuyan is an absolute gift to any school community. If not for the challenges of the American visa system, we would have kept her at PKS for ever!
Stuart Kohlhagen
Ms Wu has worked with me to help shape and deliver a wide range of STEM and active maths programs across Southern Asia. She has supported my work with teachers, academic and Science centres, providing insights, research support and reflective feedback on program designs and implementation. Her recent work with me on establishing a framework and pedagogy for the delivery of STEM and tinkering programs for diverse audiences has been of exceptional standard. She combines academic understanding, with practical experience in program design, community engagement and operational logistics. She is always diligent, professional and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes. Any team looking to understand STEM and tinkering projects combined with community engagement would benefit from her involvement and contributions.
Credentials
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Forestry Institute for Teachers Fellow
Forestry Institute for TeachersJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
National Geographic Certifed Educator
National GeographicJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Middle School Teacher Certificate
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of ChinaNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Counselling Certificate
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social SecurityFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Learning Sciences Research Institute
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Present
Provost's Graduate Research Award Partnerships for Impact is the common theme across the research projects I am working on. Two examples: - Circular Economy Convergence Research: the project involves 21 university researchers and 13 community partners. I conduct interviews and surveys with the team members. From analyzing the data, I visualize and make explicit the team’s progress in moving toward a convergence paradigm. I also use my findings to guide group discussions and reflections. - Research Experience for Teachers (RET): I designed a study embedded in a summer RET to investigate the collaboration between universities and school teachers. I collected data through interviews, surveys, and focus groups. The study aims to provide implications for strengthening partnerships between universities and school teachers in facilitating equitable STEM learning opportunities and outcomes.
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Kellware Pty Ltd.
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China, India, United States, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia...
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Senior STEM Education Consultant
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Apr 2017 - Present
- Consult with schools and informal educational organizations on STEM education and project-based learning. - Co-facilitate STEM workshops with students and educators from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. - Led ramping up the STEM project with the team at Petrosains, the Discovery Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Consult with schools and informal educational organizations on STEM education and project-based learning. - Co-facilitate STEM workshops with students and educators from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. - Led ramping up the STEM project with the team at Petrosains, the Discovery Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Presidio Knolls School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Founding Faculty | PBL/STEM Educator
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
- Mapped out the middle school STEM program in collaboration with two other middle school founding team members. - Designed and facilitated 6th-grade STEM learning projects with 14 students. - Co-designed the school’s Yunnan (China) program and coordinated with local partners in creating diverse and immersive cultural experiences for American kids. - Mapped out the middle school STEM program in collaboration with two other middle school founding team members. - Designed and facilitated 6th-grade STEM learning projects with 14 students. - Co-designed the school’s Yunnan (China) program and coordinated with local partners in creating diverse and immersive cultural experiences for American kids.
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China Soong Ching Ling Science & Culture Centre for Young People
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Beijing City, China
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STEM Education Project Manager
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
- Designed and administered the STEM learning center as part of the newly constructed center funded by the national government. - Tracked project timeframes and communicated the project progress with the leadership team. - Integrated the project within the center’s broader strategy and communicated it with senior directors. - Developed proposals for youth innovation projects and the daily operation of the learning center. - Built partnerships with industry professionals, university professors, educators, and adult makers to create a network of support and advocacy. - Researched, translated, and adapted the best STEM educational practices derived from around the world. - Recruited, built, and supported a 5-person team of STEM content creators. - Directed STEM content strategy and planning by providing training and organizing group learning.
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Chinese International School | 漢基國際學校
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Hong Kong
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Coach Mentor
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
- Coached and mentored a group of Y10 students, providing academic and emotional support through one-on-one conversations and guided group discussions. - Co-designed and facilitated ten project-based learning experiences for interdisciplinary learning and soft skill development. - Co-led a 6-day walking adventure to immerse students in mainland Chinese natural, social, and cultural landscapes. - Coached and mentored a group of Y10 students, providing academic and emotional support through one-on-one conversations and guided group discussions. - Co-designed and facilitated ten project-based learning experiences for interdisciplinary learning and soft skill development. - Co-led a 6-day walking adventure to immerse students in mainland Chinese natural, social, and cultural landscapes.
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美丽中国 Teach For China
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Award for Outstanding Teacher - Taught in a rural school sixth-grade mathematics and raised the average score of two classes from No.10 to No.2 and No.6 to No.1. - Engaged the local factories, small businesses, parents, and elders in supporting students’ community-based learning projects. - Provided support for the school in upgrading the library and organizing community-engaged events and extracurricular activities. Award for Outstanding Teacher - Taught in a rural school sixth-grade mathematics and raised the average score of two classes from No.10 to No.2 and No.6 to No.1. - Engaged the local factories, small businesses, parents, and elders in supporting students’ community-based learning projects. - Provided support for the school in upgrading the library and organizing community-engaged events and extracurricular activities.
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Education
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2020 - 2025
University of Illinois Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Learning Sciences -
2020 - 2022
University of Illinois Chicago
Certificate, Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, & Assessment -
2009 - 2012
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Master of Science - MS, Cognitive Neuroscience -
2005 - 2009
Shandong Jiaotong University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
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