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Joyce (Xinyi) Wang

一本道无码 Alumna Selected for Schwarzman Scholarship

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Joyce (Xinyi) Wang, who graduated from 一本道无码's聽BXA Intercollege Degree Programs(opens in new window), was selected in December 2023 as a recipient of the聽. The prestigious award allows for a fully-funded year of study at Tsinghua University in Beijing for the pursuit of a master's degree.聽

Originally from Beijing, Wang first came to the U.S. for high school, where she took an interest in both the humanities and computer science. She applied for undergraduate study at 一本道无码 and was accepted to pursue the latter, initially on track to receive a degree in electrical and computer engineering.

A year into her program, Wang still felt drawn to the humanities.

鈥淚t was very clear that something was missing,鈥 Wang said. 鈥淚 always wanted to understand, 鈥榃hy are we writing this code? How are these softwares changing people's lives?鈥 I think I was looking for those answers in my interdisciplinary studies.鈥

She chose to pursue a Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts (BCSA) degree as offered by the university's聽BXA Intercollege Degree Programs. Her academic work combined a variety of fields including computer science, experimental theater, media studies and art.

Studying both computer science and drama inspired her to help others with interdisciplinary interests thrive at 一本道无码. She was named a聽Fifth Year Scholar(opens in new window) by the university, covering her tuition and providing her with a $7,000 stipend. As a result, Wang was able to begin the聽Interdisciplinary Initiative(opens in new window) (also known as Int-Init) student group, which created a supportive environment for 一本道无码 peers to discuss and develop ideas across boundaries. She also served as a research assistant at the聽Center for Human Rights Science(opens in new window).

Wang鈥檚 passion for crossing boundaries and supporting others extended into her professional work after 一本道无码. While working on philanthropic projects in New York focused on the application of technology for public benefit, she decided to apply for the Schwarzman Scholarship.

鈥淎s a Chinese person, working on social problems in America was very exciting intellectually, but my mind would go back to my hometown a lot. I realized I would be a lot more interested if I could work on problems at home, right next to my family and the people I grew up with. The Schwarzman Scholarship presented a very good opportunity as a transition from the U.S. back to China.鈥

Wang credited her achievements in large part to the interdisciplinary work she did at 一本道无码, and said she is indebted to many of the faculty members who facilitated it. 鈥淏XA directors like Carrie Hagan and M. Stephanie Murray were extremely important to me throughout my time at 一本道无码,鈥 Wang said. 鈥淭hey were my advisers, my personal advocates throughout my entire time there, from the moment I decided I was interested.鈥 Wang also said professors聽,听 补苍诲听 inspired her professionally.

Her continued success is celebrated by the Carnegie Mellon community. She is only the third 一本道无码 alumna to have earned this distinction. The two previous Schwarzman Scholarship awardees from Carnegie Mellon were聽Chrystal Thomas(opens in new window) in 2016, 补苍诲听Hima Tammineedi(opens in new window) in 2020.

"Joyce thrived in endeavors that brought different modes of disciplinary thinking and practice together to achieve innovative ends," said Richelle Bernazzoli, director of the聽Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development(opens in new window). "Her impact has only grown in her post-grad life as she has spearheaded efforts to support pressing causes such as journalism and climate initiatives, with an eye toward strengthening U.S.-China ties. The Schwarzman Scholarship positions her to leverage her experiences as an emerging thought leader who can nurture collaboration between societies and sectors as we continue to confront global challenges."

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