Edwin Wu

Interdisciplinary Student & Writer

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Ellicott City, HowardMember since August 20, 2023

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About

Edwin is a multidisciplinary writer and student born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in suburban Maryland. In his works, he aims to explore topics pertaining to identity, sexuality, and race. Authors like Eckhart Tolle and Octavia E. Butler heavily influence the narrative behind his work, along with his thoughts on cultural heritage. He is presently pursuing his social science associate's degree at Howard Community College along with his high school diploma.

Experience

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD

Research Assistant, CoLLAB 06/2022- Current

PI: Dr. Mirela Cengher, PhD

Assists with the Set Size study for children with ASD
Collects and extracts data through video-based research observation
Determine experimental integrity

St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore, MD

Volunteer 06/2021- 07/2022

Transported patients to their appointment around the hospital
Scheduled and reminding patients of their appointment
Conducted general wellness check calls

Hope Works Columbia, MD

Volunteer 08/2022 - Current

Provides supervision for children while parents receive medical care and organize food pantry
Create promotional marketing materials regarding sexual, physical, and psychological violence

Robinson Nature Center Columbia, MD

Volunteer 07/2023-Current