Xiaolu Sui

Experience

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  Smith College

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  International Student Pre-Orientation Leader

  • Assisted in the move-in and transition of incoming international students during the week-long International Student Pre-Orientation • Organized activities for smaller groups of incoming international students to ensure a smooth transition to Smith academic culture and life in America, including all-campus scavenger hunt and trip to the Beneski Museum of Natural History.

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  Smith College

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Topic: How Visible and Invisible Disabilities Interact with Student Academic ExperiencesI led a team of seven student researchers in Anthropology and was responsible for mentoring, organizing, and guiding ANT200 students during the ethnographic research process consisting of participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups; served as a liaison between the instructor (Professor Caroline Melly) and students by co-teaching an 80-minute class every week; and helped to analyze, write up, and present our research findings to the broader Smith community. Show less Topic: The Relationship between Culture, Space, and Technology at Smith College• Performed qualitative research including participant observation, archival research, structured and semi-structured interviews and focus group on user experience research team to study the relationship between culture, space, and technology at the College• Research insights contributed to the design of “SmithScape” wayfinding app for information on individual and group study spaces during the construction of the Neilson Library Show less

  • Team Leader: ANT200 Research Methods in Anthropology

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Student blogger for Admissions (@smithbysmithies)

    Oct 2016 - May 2019

  • UX Research Team Member: ANT200 Research Methods in Anthropology

    Jan 2017 - May 2017
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  Smith Club of China

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  Co-Founder

  Major responsibilities included connecting Smith College Alumnae and current students residing in China through writing, editing and curating social media contents for the Wechat social media platform (@smithiesinchina) as well as hosting offline events. In addition, I conducted interviews with alumnae and drafted subsequent articles featuring their stories both at Smith and beyond. I also managed the Alipay account for reimbursement for events and online panels.

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  Harvard University Archives

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  Collection Development/Record Management Services Student Worker

  • Created inventory of incoming collections to the University Archives including manuscripts and publications by Nobel Laureates and Harvard's twenty-sixth President: Neil L. Rudenstine, Ph.D. • Recorded the Harvard Art Museum Website using website recording software• Received on-the-job training on collection development and record management

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  Harvard University Graduate School of Education

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Summer Research Intern

  • Produced a 25-page report on adaptation and thematic differences in cross-media platforms and effects on adolescent socio-emotional learning for Hunger Games, now used in a 300-level graduate school class• Designed an Educator’s Resource Guide for cross-cultural socio-emotional learning for R.J. Palacio’s Wonder with a graduate student in the Human Development and Psychology Division• Re-designed X-Media Lab’s website using HTML to help connect collaborators and donations to the Lab’s research agenda Show less

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  University Innovation Fellows

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to define needs and scope “Innovation Playground” and “Creatives in Our Neighborhood” panel at the April 13th Pioneer Valley Mini Maker Faire for approx. 500 guests• Invited to the Silicon Valley Meet-up and attended workshops at Google and Stanford d. School. Engaged in design-thinking and machine learning activities focused on empathy, prototyping, and iteration with over 300 Fellows and presented “Innovation Playground” project plan to the UIF program co-founder• Underwent a six-week online training on design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship Show less

  • Team Coach (UIGuide)

    May 2019 - Mar 2020

  • University Innovation Fellow

    Oct 2018 - May 2019
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  EF Education First

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Edtech Summer Intern

  • Developed system of maintaining user privacy now used for research projects, resulting in positive recognition from management• Designed and implemented product research in multiple consumer environments, analyzing user behavior data through surveys, field visits, observations, and semi-structured interviews • Delivered research insights through written reports and presentations to inform product decisions• Doubled the amount of research findings from each field visit

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  University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Graduate Assistant

  • Composed 30+ weekly career newsletter, catering to student interests and career needs• Organized career development events (e.g. Coffee Chat with Education Policy Alumni, Ed Policy Career Workshops) for a cohort of 35+ students, meeting budget and time constraints • Initiated and hosted weekly Virtual Study Hall in response to remote learning• Advised Education Policy students one-on-one and directed them to relevant career resources

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  Harvard Radcliffe Institute

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  Program Coordinator

  Dates of employment: September 14th, 2020 to July 30th, 2021 One-year contract position created due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • Worked closely with the Executive Director to coordinate the annual portfolio of Academic Ventures and Engagement programs and provided support from program design through development and delivery• Facilitated pilot program on student multidisciplinary research for 18 unique private programs supporting early-stage research projects led by Radcliffe Fellows or Harvard professors• Drafted process documents, correspondence, and reports as needed• Assisted in planning private and public program offerings including coordinating arrangements and disseminating materials for professors, Fellows, and students.• Supported records and data management including a tracker for Radcliffe Engaged focus area "Law, Education, and Justice," archive of private programming, and tracker for program impact Show less