Gaoxiang Fan
Kingston,ON
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Research Focus: Conducted a comprehensive analysis of Canada's immigration policies, examining how the "skills" discourse(Policy narratives that prioritize specific skills to align the labor market with the needs of the economy) has shaped middle-class nation building
- Analyzed over 50 government policy documents and reports to assess the effects on various immigrant streams, including economic, family, and refugee categories.Key Areas of Study: Traced the historical shift from racial exclusion to skills-based immigration, focusing on the evolution of the point system and policies such as Express Entry and the Global Skills Strategy, impacting over 300,000 immigrants annually.Sociopolitical Impacts: Investigated the effects of skills-based policies on employment outcomes, revealing a 15% earnings gap for immigrants in non-economic streams, alongside higher unemployment rates for family and refugee groups
- Data & Theoretical Frameworks: Used the "Floating Signifier" concept to analyze how the ambiguous "skills" narrative in policy discourse reinforces middle-class nation-building, based on interviews with policy experts in immigration and labor marketsPolicy Recommendations: Proposed actionable reforms to enhance the inclusivity of the immigration system, advocating for better recognition of foreign qualifications and valuing broader contributions.
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Literature Review & Survey Design: Examined sociological literature on rural structure, social capital, and governance; conducted surveys and interviews to analyze social networks in agricultural poverty alleviation.Field Research: Led a six-week field study in Shouguang, interviewing farmers, cooperatives, and officials to explore how social capital influences resource allocation and program participation.Data Analysis: Performed statistical analysis with SPSS and qualitative coding with NVivo to assess the impact of social networks on economic behaviors and policy outcomes.Case Studies & Policy Recommendations: Evaluated successful cases of agricultural
- Honors Thesis: Skills Discourse and Middle-Class Nation Building in Canada Supervised by Professor Rachel Laforest, Queen's University
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Program Evaluation: Analyzed graduate programs in political science, sociology, communication, and public administration across universities in the UK and US, identifying gaps in quantitative research methods within certain curricula
- Program Development: Contributed to an innovative program aimed at enhancing quantitative ability by designing new syllabi, creating training materials, and organizing seminars and workshops on advanced quantitative research methods
- Quantitative Research Training: Strengthened a profound understanding of theoretical foundations through lecturesAdvanced Techniques Instruction: Taught advanced techniques including causal inference analysis and machine learning using RStudio
- Enabled students to progress from foundational skills to independently conducting complex data analysis through detailed case studies and projects
- Independent Study on Poverty Alleviation in Shandong Province Shandong Supervisor: Prof.Lijing Gao
Research Intern, Research Assistant , Kinsgton Advisor
Queen's Political Journal, Karl Huang, Northwestern University
Kingston, ON
10.2022 - 04.2022
- Article Curation and Editing: Curated and edited 20 analytical articles on international relations, public policy, and political theory, ensuring accuracy, depth, and academic rigor
- Seminar and Symposium Organization: Organized thematic seminars and symposiums, incorporating diverse perspectives/Notably organized a seminar on democratization in emerging markets, featuring historians, economists, and cultural experts
- Expert Interviews: Conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 renowned experts in geopolitics, international relations, and global economic development, focusing on theoretical frameworks and practical insights Team Leadership and Coordination: Led weekly editorial meetings, coordinating cross-departmental efforts to ensure timely and high-quality journal releases
- Fostered teamwork and trust through regular team-building activities
- Impact on Readership: Increased the visibility of the academic journal, growing readership by 10% through the publication of high-quality analytical articles
- Quantitative research methods in the social sciences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
Queen‘s University
Kingston, Canada04.2025
Skills
- Skills and Others
- Professional writing expertise: Specialized in writing clear, persuasive, and informative texts, ranging from policy briefs, research reports, to analytical articles Paid meticulous attention to detail and constructed coherent arguments, adapted writing styles to suit different audiences and objectives, ensuring effective communication on complex issues
- Sophisticated literature search and research skills: Navigated academic databases and library catalogs to conduct thorough literature searches across disciplinary areas, and utilized reference management tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote to organize and evaluate research materials for academic writing and project management
- Advanced software proficiency
- Proficient in R and Python, intermediate in SPSS, and experienced in qualitative analysis using NVivo
Interests
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES , Volunteer, Model United Nations (UN) May 2019-June 2019 Crafted comprehensive position papers on the DPRK's stances for Model UN, pivotal in alliance formation, proposal shaping, and debate strategy.Enhanced rich in detail on social, human rights, and humanitarian issues, informed discourse and negotiation efforts. Served as the DPRK representative in the Model United Nations' Third Committee, focusing on social, human rights, and humanitarian concerns.
Languages
Additional Information
- , Sourced and analyzed information on the DPRK's policies and international stance from a variety of academic journals, official documents, and expert analyses to ensure a nuanced and accurate portrayal at conferences. This process involved synthesizing data and insights to form a cohesive understanding of North Korea's positions on key issues.
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Timeline
09.2024 - 04.2025
05.2024 - 09.2024
01.2024 - 04.2024
Research Intern, Research Assistant , Kinsgton Advisor
Queen's Political Journal, Karl Huang, Northwestern University
10.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
Queen‘s University
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