Siying (Olivia) Lu
La Cañada Flintridge
Summary
Interdisciplinary researcher with experience in conducting lab experiments and data analysis along with writing, journalism, and literature review. Experience with leading groups of both youths and children, organizing and facilitating events, and social media outreach. Committed and hardworking.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Journalist/Researcher
Self-employed
02.2026 - Current
- Creating a documentary to compare and contrast different perspectives of ASD research from scientists and individuals from the ASD community.
- Planning to interview and survey professionals, aspiring scientists in the ASD field and individuals from the ASD community.
Researcher
Self Employed
01.2026 - Current
- Developed interdisciplinary research connecting neuro-mechanisms to the concept of toxic positivity.
- Conducted literature review to identify key characteristics of toxic positivity and explanations of neuroscience.
Volunteer
Peer 1 on 1
Arcadia, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Participated as a volunteer that guides kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder through a series of therapeutic activity.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Participated in professional training of helping kids with ASD.
Volunteer
Partnership For Success
Pasadena, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Hosted bi-weekly meetings with a kid from public school for interest developments.
- Developed a curriculum for interest exploration.
Teacher's Assistant
Flintridge Preparatory School, Research Skills Program
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the Research Skills program by helping underclassmen develop research projects.
- Helped with designing research methodologies, experimental processes, data analysis and visualization.
- Gave constructive feedback to student presentations.
Volunteer
BC Children and Youth
Canada
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in outreach for participant recruitment for the International Youth Forum with the theme of mental health.
- Participated in facilitating the forum.
- Collaborated with team members to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Research Intern
Innobridge Institute
Cambridge, MA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted independent research on using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for determining the amount of pTau217, a biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease that exists in trace amounts.
- Prepared samples of proteins of different concentrations through serial dilution.
- Collected and analyzed Raman Spectroscopy data through Horiba Microscope and LabSpec6.
- Conducted linear regression analysis for the calibration curve for pTau217 through Python.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flintridge Preparatory School
La Cañada Flintridge, CA05-2027
Skills
- Scientific Writing
- Literature Review
- Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
- Outreach
- Medical Research
- Social media management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Journalist/Researcher
Self-employed
02.2026 - Current
Researcher
Self Employed
01.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Peer 1 on 1
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Partnership For Success
09.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Flintridge Preparatory School, Research Skills Program
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
BC Children and Youth
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Intern
Innobridge Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Flintridge Preparatory School