Honors & Awards

  • High Honors in East Asian Studies, Emory University (05/12/2024)
  • Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma (05/01/2024)

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, Emory University, East Asian Studies; Film and Media Studies (2024)

Contact

  • Academic
    yiyigu@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: East Asian Studies Position: Graduate

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 6165

Work Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Emory University (June 1, 2024 - Present)

    Location

    1599 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

  • Journalist and Editor, Shanghai Education Television Station (June 1, 2023 - August 10, 2023)

    Organized the rare disease exhibition held in ChengShiFa Museum, designed charity merchandise, and raised public awareness of rare diseases;
    Participated in undercover investigation of medication pricing issue in Shanghai local pharmacies and edited video clips that emphasized the excessive price increase on daily medicines;
    Interviewed and participated in live broadcasting with victims of domestic violence and edited video clips centered on anti-violence;
    Interviewed a social media influencer during the Chinese college entrance test season and edited video clips that promoted the importance of education;
    Interviewed various elder social media influencers and edited video clips to show their uniqueness and promoted the vibrant and energetic retired life.Organized the rare disease exhibition held in ChengShiFa Museum, designed charity merchandise, and raised public awareness of rare diseases; Participated in undercover investigation of medication pricing issue in Shanghai local pharmacies and edited video clips that emphasized the excessive price increase on daily medicines; Interviewed and participated in live broadcasting with victims of domestic violence and edited video clips centered on anti-violence; Interviewed a social media influencer during the Chinese college entrance test season and edited video clips that promoted the importance of education; Interviewed various elder social media influencers and edited video clips to show their uniqueness and promoted the vibrant and energetic retired life.

    Location

    Siping road, Hongkou district, Shanghai, China

  • Production Staff and Translator, Emory University (August 24, 2022 - May 16, 2023)

    Assisted with the adaptation of the traditional drama Our Town into a multilingual version by translating lines into Chinese and designing supertitles with three languages (English, Chinese and Spanish);
    Assisted with the production of seasonal dramas including The Park, Transmissions, and Our Town;
    Applied stagecraft skills, including scenic design, stage machinery, lighting, sound, costume design.

    Location

    Fishburne Dr, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

  • Teaching Assistant, Oxford College of Emory University (August 24, 2021 - December 16, 2021)

    Worked as teaching assistant in CHN101 (Elementary Chinese I) and CHN103 (Elementary Chinese for Heritage Speakers);
    Promoted Chinese culture and language by teaching Chinese to local U.S. students;
    Shared Chinese culture and history to students, bridged intercultural connections with China;
    Continuously improved presentation skills and interpersonal skills.

    Location

    Whatcoat street, Oxford, Georgia, USA

  • Teaching Assistant, Oxford College of Emory University (August 24, 2021 - December 16, 2021)

    Assisted in organizing the screening session of FILM204 (History of Documentary);
    Arranged screening material and maintained class order.

    Location

    Whatcoat street, Oxford, Georgia, USA

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Emory University (May 3, 2021 - June 28, 2021)

    Translated multilingual dialogues (Korean, Chinese and English) used in Korean language class discussion into plain English scripts for further research;
    Transcribed and coded 12 scripts into specific linguistic motivations using CLANc (computerized language analysis software);
    Shared insights with advisor and provided advise on research purposes, practical tools, and analysis;
    Gained practical skills in translating, transcribing, coding, and conducting linguistic research.

    Location

    1599 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

  • Director Assistant, Shanghai Education Television Station (December 17, 2020 - 1/10/2021)

    Directed 2 episodes of an education series on Chinese intangible cultural heritage;
    Assisted with the production of 22 episodes of a Chinese intangible cultural heritage series and 1 episode of an antique authentication show;
    Learned to write program outlines and scripts, interviewed program guests, and edited video tracks.

    Location

    Siping road, Hongkou district, Shanghai, China