About me
Vivian is a student researcher in applied physics and a global advocate for equitable STEM education worldwide. In Australia, she conducted research on asymmetric dark matter within neutron stars at the University of Queensland and served as a youth ambassador for the STEM Girl Power Initiative, running science workshops for primary schools statewide. Vivian also co-founded Sciencious, a global nonprofit joining the SDSN Youth Network, which innovates diverse STEM resources to underserved students through articles, a podcast (https://t.ly/iZ8dT), tutoring programs, competitions, and 30+ student-run chapters.
In the U.S., Vivian continued her passion for physics by shadowing a graduate student at CIERA in Northwestern University on expediting the simulation of binary star systems using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and neural networks. Additionally, her current interest in quantum mechanics led her to conduct research on non-equilibrium quantum systems, under a PhD candidate from the University of Oxford. She spoke at the American Chemical Society (ACS) and placed 2nd at the Gwinnett County Science and Engineering Fair, aiming to advance quantum technologies like sensors and cryptography.
Meanwhile, Vivian became an advocate for a more effective STEM education, drawing from her experiences in both Australian and American schools. She authored policy recommendations for the Board of Education on project-based learning and curriculum flexibility. As a UNICEF and MUN leader, she promotes child rights and public speaking at her school. Vivian was awarded George Bush’s Daily Point of Light Award and featured on London’s Financial Times for Women of the Future, 50 Rising Stars in ESG.