Rich Qian

Rich Qian

Co-Concertmaster, Co-Principal and Assistant Principal Second Violins of Youth Orchestra

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pre-Med Student at USC

  • Education

    • Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS)

      2015 - 2021
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Founder and Co-head of Photography Club, Senior Leadership Group, Debate Team, Science Olympiad.

    • University of Southern California

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      Bachelor's degree Cognitive Science

      Activities and Societies: Delta Omicron Zeta, SCOUT (Science Outreach at USC) Minors: Healthcare Studies | Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

  • Experience

    • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

      Aug 2013 - Jul 2021
      Co-Concertmaster, Co-Principal and Assistant Principal Second Violins of Youth Orchestra
    • Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS)

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2021
      Founder and President of MICDS Photography Club
    • Kumon North America, Inc.

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
      Tutor and Early Learning Specialist

      Tutored and helped students (usually between the ages of 7-14) with their math and reading studies.

    • Complete Eye Care Inc.

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Patient Service Representative
    • Panera Bread

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Retail Associate
    • Washington University in St. Louis

      May 2022 - now
      Data Research Assistant

      Data Research Assistant at WashU Healthy Mind Lab

    • SC Healthcare Consulting Group

      Aug 2023 - now
      Consultant

      - Conducted market and competitor research in collaboration with a team of 4 to identify potential expansion markets for MARAbio’s Autism Diagnostic Test- Presented final deliverable to executives, highlighting key findings and actionable insights

    • Brain and Creativity Institute

      Aug 2023 - now
      Research Assistant At USC Brain and Music Lab

      - Collect and analyze quality of life and cognitive evaluation data for 60+ participants to determine feasibility and effectiveness of personalized music created by LUCID’s Emotion AI algorithm in reducing anxiety and agitation in cognitive impaired older adults- Collaborate with research team to streamline data collection and improve participant engagement

    • Beta Rho Chi (BPX)

      Aug 2023 - now
      Director of Finance and Fundraising

      - Develop and execute comprehensive financial budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiently allocating resources to fund professional development and networking events for a new cohort of 40+ members - Spearheaded successful fundraising campaigns, resulting in a $5000 increase in semesterly funds raised

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Biomedical Research Investigators and Key personnel

      CITI Program
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research

      CITI Program
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      2020 Questbridge College Prep Scholar Questbridge Aug 2020 Being a Questbridge College Prep Scholar "is a notable distinction that shows our 42 college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission".
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Presidential Service Award- Bronze The White House Apr 2020 Received the Presidential Service Award in recognition and appreciation for my "commitment to strengthening our nation and communities through volunteer service".
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Featured Webster Groves University Beginnings: Annual High School Photography Exhibition Webster Groves University Nov 2019 Multiple photos of mine were featured in the May Gallery at Webster Groves University
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Honorable Mention of St. Louis Public Radio's Photojournalism Competition St. Louis Public Radio Nov 2019
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      1st Place Winner Strings Division in Missouri National Federation of Music Clubs State Concerto Competition National Federation of Music Clubs Apr 2019 Won the Missouri NFMC Concerto Competition, performing Saint Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor Mvmt 1.
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      1st Place Winner Strings Division in St. Louis National Federation of Music Clubs District Concerto Competition. National Federation of Music Clubs Mar 2019
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      2nd Place Great Composer International Violin Competition in the “Best Saint Saens” Performance Great Composers Competition Jan 2019
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Finalist of St. Louis Post Dispatch Travel Photo Contest St. Louis Post Dispatch 2019
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Finalist of The 45th Annual Fischoff Chamber Group Competition Fischoff National Chamber Music Association May 2018 Finalist at the 45th Annual Fischoff Chamber Group Competition performing works by Haydn, Smetana, Kodály and Ravel with the Meraki Quartet.
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Honorable Mention at the Math Counts Chapter Competition Math Counts Foundation Nov 2017
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      Featured Young Artist with the Gateway Festival Orchestra The Gateway Festival Orchestra of St. Louis Jul 2017 Performed the Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor with the Gateway Festival Orchestra under the direction of Dr. James Richards as the featured young artist.
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      2nd Place in Best Wieniawski Performance Great Composers International Violin Competition Great Composers Competition 2017
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      3rd Place ENKOR International Music Competition ENKOR International Music Competition 2017
    • Awarded to Rich Qian
      2020 Questbridge National College Match Finalist Questbridge
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Session Leader

      Issued by Science Outreach on Jan 2023
      Science OutreachAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Patient Care Volunteer

      Issued by Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children on Aug 2023
      Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for ChildrenAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Hospital Volunteer

      Issued by SSM Health St. Louis on Jun 2019
      SSM Health St. LouisAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Blood Donor Ambassador

      Issued by American Red Cross on Jun 2020
      American Red CrossAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Violin Teacher

      Issued by Aerovate on Jun 2020
      AerovateAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Camp Counselor

      Issued by Camp Rainbow Foundation on Jun 2020
      Camp Rainbow FoundationAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Group Mission Trips on Jul 2019
      Group Mission TripsAssociated with Rich Qian
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Envoys on Jun 2018
      EnvoysAssociated with Rich Qian