Claire Zhou

Dedicated McMaster student with strong research experience in computational psychology and data science. Currently engaged in independent and collaborative projects spanning music cognition, emotion, and prosocial behavior in infants. Proficient in scientific communication, data interpretation and technical writing. Seeking opportunities to expand research literacy, contribute to accessible knowledge translation, and build the foundations for graduate-level research in psychiatry and mental health.

988 Suicide Helpline Responder at Distress Centers of Greater Toronto

• Distress Centers of Greater Toronto aims to provide 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress and at risk of suicide.
• Helping to de-escalate situations involving suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and mental health struggles.
• Completed extensive training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention to provide compassionate, evidence-based emotional support.

McMaster Children's Hospital: Child Life Specialist Volunteer

• Working with Child Life Specialists to provide emotional support to families in the pediatric emergency room.
• Helping to restock medical supplies and ensure that items are sanitized.

Maccess Peer Support Volunteer

• Maccess is a peer support, advocacy, and community centre for students who experience disability, chronic illness, mental health concerns, or inaccessibility.
• Providing peer support for students navigating disability barriers at McMaster.

Event Coordinator at Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS)

• CAGIS is Canada's largest STEM club aiming to create representation for girls and gender diverse youth while sparking interests through interactive events
• Chemistry to Medicine event at Evonik Laboratories assisting students in making imitation lipids
• Presented at a educational neuroscience event at UBC with interactive activities to teach youth about neuroanatomy
• Presented at Wickfest about the science behind physiotherapy related to hockey players

• Zhou C. Exploring Emotional Expression in Music through MIR Tools: A MIDI-Based Feature Manipulation. Cornell Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Ithaca, New York. May 2025.
• Zhou C. Exploring Emotional Expression in Music through MIR Tools: A MIDI-Based Feature Manipulation. Psychology Graduate Students' Association Research Symposium, Toronto, Ontario. May 2025.

• AODA and Human Rights Code - (Current)
• Biosafety Training - (Current)
• WHMIS 2015 - (Current)
• SAFE Training - (Current)
• Due Diligence - (Current)
• Violence and Harassment Prevention - (Current)
• Worker Health and Safety Training Certificate - (Current)

• Proficient in molecular and cell biology techniques, including PCR, Western blotting and flow cytometry, with a strong focus on accuracy and reproducibility.
• Proficient in chemical laboratory techniques, including titrations, distillation, recrystallization, thin-layer-chromatography, mass spectrometry, melting point analysis, and more.
• Skilled in data analysis and visualization using various R and Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, Librosa, and Excel tools to interpret complex datasets and present accessible data insights.
• Experienced in maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for precise experimental results.
• Adept at technical writing and reporting, able to draft detailed research papers, posters, and presentations.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, fostering productive teamwork in multidisciplinary research environments.

• English - Native Proficiency
• Mandarin - Professional Working Proficiency
• French - Limited Working Proficiency