Hi! I’m Maiya Yu.

Curriculum Vitae (as of 8/10/2022)

I am a PhD student in the Structural Biology department at Stanford University. Currently, I am a member of Bill Weis’ group. I am currently serving on the Internal subcommittee of the Structural Biology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

Before my PhD, I worked as an undergraduate research assistant in the Tall lab in the Department of Pharmacology. I graduated in May 2021 from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where I majored in biochemistry and pure mathematics, and minored in computer science. I tutor privately and worked in the Math Lab. I also served an MWrite Fellow for 3 semesters for Chem 216 with the Sweetland Writing Center and Prof. Shultz.

I spent two years as the Executive Director of the University of Michigan Science Olympiad. UMSO hosts middle and high school students on our campus for our annual Invitational tournament. I spent two years on Board as Human Resources before transitioning to the role for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons. I was involved with Science Olympiad in middle school and high school and I love giving back to the organization that inspired my scientific aspirations whenever possible. I’ve served as an Event Supervisor for many tournaments and have more information (including some tests!) on my page.

As of August 2020, I am also a member of the Michigan Science Olympiad Board of Directors, and as of June 2021, I serve as the Communications Director, managing social media and website for the organization along with supporting collegiate chapters in the state of Michigan.

I also served on leadership with InterVarsity Multi-Ethnic at the University of Michigan as the Outreach Coordinator.

Outside of my assorted academic affiliations, I am an avid folder of paper – I helped with the University of Michigan Museum of Art Family Art Studio in June 2020 to guide people through a virtual exploration of origami, and returned for a second session in June 2021! I am a passionate coffee aficionado and amateur barista – I am always looking to improve my latte art skills and perfect my Chemex pouring. I am a frequent baker and dinner party host during non-pandemic times. I love creating and I am an amateur photographer, watercolorist, embroiderer, crocheter, and all-around creative dilettante.