Joey Wu

Experience

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  South Washington County Schools

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2019

  Licensed Swim Instructor

  Community Education offers a wide range of aquatic opportunities for the community and members of all ages, including swimming lessons, water exercise, etc. The Aquatics program is considered public education for the district/local governmentTaught Preschool, Beginner 1-3, Intermediate 1-2, Advanced, and Swimmer classes. Provided instruction/corrected form on strokes (front, back, breast, side, butterfly), flip turns, diving, and water survival skills (treading water, preserving heat, lifejacket function, ring buoy). Completed Basic Water Rescue training/started teaching in 8th grade Show less

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  Animal Humane Society

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Animal Technician

  Worked under animal care (feeding, cleaning, transport) for the shelter dogs, cats, critters. Assisted in animal transports across Minnesota, an overcrowding problem from a Texan shelter, and veterinary practices.

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  University of Pennsylvania

  May 2022 - now

  Supporting new residents at Stouffer College House through diverse programming, informational events, and wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional). Creating a diverse and aware community as a hand-picked representative of the Penn Engineering community to foster inclusivity in the newly admitted student populations. Student tutor for the Weingarten Learning Center. Worked as a notetaker to support other classmates. Worked in the Poethig Plant Transformation Lab. Created novel plasmids to propagate multi-generational growth in Arabidopsis plants while measuring the loss of function output for such genomic consequences. Utilized DNA extraction, trichrome identification, PCR, and gel electrophoresis techniques. Presented findings at the Frontiers of Energy Poster Session, winning best-designed poster. Gave a professional oral presentation.

  • Resident Advisor

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Penn Engineering Student Ambassador

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Penn VIPER Student Ambassador

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Student Tutor, Notetaker

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Scientific Researcher

    May 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Waterroots

  Oct 2022 - now

  International Director, Founder

  Waterroots is an environmental education project that uses climate storytelling to showcase the multicultural dimensions of climate change. Climate literacy is a struggle in many marginalized communities, especially underfunded districts that face threatening climate impacts. Waterroots is building a global journal of water stories to combat water insecurity. With a deeper understanding of how other cultures are impacted by diminishing water resources, a foundational respect will encourage unity and bring sidelined voices to the spotlight.Through global surveys, grassroots education, and multimedia advocacy, Waterroots leverages local partnerships to foster sustainable water approaches. With elementary school education, curriculum development, ambassador programs, and changemaker networks, Waterroots builds compelling narratives through diverse lived experiences. By creating avenues for accessible water information, the project supports youth activism and builds the next community of knowledgeable environmental leaders. With awareness movements, Waterroots unifies environmental initiatives between scientists, nonprofits, youth leaders, businesses, and politicians for water justice. Show less

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  Climate Cardinals

  Mar 2023 - May 2024

  Deputy Director of Research

  Selected from hundreds of applicants for a leadership position in this global nonprofit

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  Clinton Global Initiative

  Mar 2023 - now

  Clinton Global Initiative Scholar

  Working with global leaders to develop PFAS filtration and awareness campaigns to support low-income urban populations. Through mentorship, professional scaling, and impactful connections, the creation of innovative water solutions is underway.

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  Drexel University College of Engineering

  Mar 2023 - May 2023

  Scientific Researcher

  PFAS Researcher developing chemical treatment using supercharged plasma. Working on optimizing the removal process of 'forever chemicals' alongside the prestigious Sales Laboratory based in the Environmental Engineering department.

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  國立臺灣大學

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Independent Researcher - Cheng Lab

  Working on transgenic Arabidopsis to influence Apyrase levels in the plant. Through overexpression and knock-out genomic lines, I used polysome profiling techniques to characterize a diminished response to saline stress. In essence, I created salt-resistant plants that resumed their original growth in high-stress conditions.

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  ToxiSense

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  Special Projects Head

  Endotoxin testing is expensive and killing the global ecosystems. ToxiSense's mission is to use genetically-engineered plants to change that. As the Special Projects Head, I apply to scientific challenges, find grants, work on developing social impact plans, and spread awareness of this wonderful organization.Biopharmaceutical products and drinking water must be tested for endotoxins, the sickness-causing molecule from bacteria. The current method relies on expensive horseshoe crab blood and is environmentally damaging. ToxiSense genetically engineered the Arabidopsis plant to luminesce based on the endotoxin concentration applied to it, serving as a sustainable, cost-effective solution. Show less

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  MillenniumFellowship_FUTMinna_Ng

  Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

  Millennium Fellow (Class of 2023)

  United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Now in its eighth year, the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022 drew 31,000+ applicants from 2,400+ universities. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host over 3,000 Millennium Fellows this year.

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  삼성E&A

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  TUNZA Eco-generation Regional Ambassador

  Selected in the 31st cohort of eco-generational regional scholars from a rigorous global application. With other fellows from Azerbaijan, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe, this international cohort is seeking to use youth leadership/engagement to enhance climate awareness in local communities.

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  Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 2024 - now

  Researcher - McBride Lab (Nanotechnology, Plant Microfluidics)

  Plant specialist for a root-microfluidics lab. We are investigating how plant roots (Iroko tree) lead to direct mineralization (carbon capture) to an inorganic form. This project promotes environmental sustainability and sustainable agriculture