Emily Liu

Resume

EDUCATION

The Bishop Strachan School — Toronto, ON

High School Diploma (expected graduation June 2027)

Expected graduation: June 2027

  • AP Coursework: AP English Language (92), AP Psychology (96), AP Seminar (92), AP Statistics (94), AP English Literature, AP Research, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB
  • Standardized Tests: SAT Superscore 1530
  • Head’s List every year since Grade 9, 250+ cumulative community service hours
  • Intended path: Pre-Medicine

 

Center for Translational AI & Digital Health, University at Buffalo (SUNY) — Buffalo, NY

2025 – Present

Student Researcher — mRehab Home-Rehabilitation Project (Lead Student Author)

  • First-authored “mRehab 2.0,” an upgrade to a smartphone-based home stroke-rehabilitation system; designed and ran a structured 10-scenario usability evaluation that resolved 4 of 4 assessable legacy user pain points (17 coded findings, 8 positive).
  • Reviewed published mRehab literature, analyzed and interpreted user-feedback and usability data, produced figures, and authored the conference abstract.
  • Leading development of a voice-first, AI-guided version (conversational coaching, voice commands, and in-app Q&A) to reduce reliance on an occluded touchscreen during home rehabilitation.

Buffalo Innovation and Research Academia (BIRA), University at Buffalo (SUNY) — Buffalo, NY

2025 – 2026

Student Researcher — Motor Coordination & Behavior in Children with Autism (Co-author)

  • Co-authored a cross-sectional study (n = 29 children with ASD, ages 6–15) examining the correlation between motor coordination (DCDQ’07) and behavior (ABC), using Spearman correlation, age-adjusted regression, and FDR-corrected subscale analyses.
  • Contributed to data interpretation, figure preparation, and abstract writing; connected quantitative findings to firsthand observations from weekly one-on-one work with autistic children.
  • Liu E, Yang H. “mRehab 2.0: A Voice-Guided, Intelligent System for Home Stroke Rehabilitation.” Oral presentation (accepted), Future Scientist Session, International Conference on Intelligent Biology and Medicine (ICIBM) 2026. — First author
  • Yang H, Liu E. “Correlation Between Motor Coordination and Behavior in Children with Autism: A Cross-Sectional Study.” Oral presentation (accepted), Future Scientist Session, ICIBM 2026. — Co-author
  • Liu E, et al. “An AI-Driven mRehab System for Home Rehabilitation.” Manuscript in preparation — demonstration paper targeting ACM MobiCom 2026.
  • Liu E, et al. “Community Engagement Study: Voice-Command and Q&A Needs in the mRehab Home-Rehabilitation System.” Manuscript in preparation — targeting ACM HumanSys 2026.

Luna Medicine Primary Care — Buffalo, NY

Summer 2026

Clinical Intern / Physician Shadow

  • Shadowed Dr. Hongbiao Liu over a three-week clinical placement, observing patient encounters, diagnostic reasoning, and physician–patient communication in a primary-care setting. Supported patient administration and gained exposure to clinical workflow and care coordination.

Audiology Clinic, University at Buffalo — Buffalo, NY

Summer 2026

Volunteer

  • Volunteered in a university audiology clinic, assisting with patient-facing activities and observing hearing- and communication-focused clinical care.

North Star Special Needs Foundation — BUDDY UP Program

Mar 2025 – Present

Group Team Leader + Volunteer

  • Commit 2+ hours weekly to building one-on-one relationships with children with autism; lead and coordinate a group of volunteers.
  • Plan and run activities that strengthen social, communication, and interpersonal skills (arts and crafts, games, homework help).

After Care Program, Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2024 – Present

Student Volunteer

  • Support elementary-aged children through weekly supervision and mentorship.
  • Plan and lead educational and creative activities — reading circles, arts and crafts, and group games.

Costa Rica Service Trip, Bishop Strachan School

Mar 2025

Volunteer

  • Completed a 9-day service trip (34 hours) supporting community sustainability projects.
  • Restored fencing at a community soccer field, cleaned a local ravine and community center, and helped create a local produce garden.

Service Council, Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2025 – May 2026

Member

  • Create promotional videos and social-media campaigns to increase engagement in school-wide service initiatives.
  • Support fundraising campaigns and help plan community-service events (charity sales, Kindness Walk).

Academic Council, Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2023 – May 2024

Member

  • Organized peer study sessions and workshops on study strategies (Pomodoro technique, time-management planning).

HOSA (Future Health Professionals), Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025

Member

  • Took part in weekly discussions on healthcare and medical topics; prepared for a forensic-science competition.

THC Lawyers

Jun 2024

Student Intern

  • Assisted with research on business-law topics and general office tasks; observed client meetings and mediation sessions to learn how professionals communicate and handle cases.

School Newspaper, Spectrum

Jan 2024 – Present

Volunteer

  • Completed a 9-day service trip (34 hours) supporting community sustainability projects.
  • Restored fencing at a community soccer field, cleaned a local ravine and community center, and helped create a local produce garden.

Mock Trial, Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2025 – Present

Core Team Member

  • Prepared for OJEN competition; developed skills in public speaking, legal reasoning, and teamwork.

Yearbook Council, Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2024 – May 2025

Graphic Team Member

  • Designed page layouts and visual elements for the school yearbook.

Visual Arts

Nov 2020 – Present

Student Artist

  • Completing AP 2D Drawing portfolio, building on several years of weekly studio practice.

Senior Strings, Bishop Strachan School

Sep 2023 – Jun 2024

Violinist

  • Performed with the school orchestra at ceremonies and major school events.

Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trillium Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy

Nov 2017 – Jun 2025

National-Level Athlete

  • Trained up to 24 hours per week at the national junior and senior level.
  • Competed in individual and group events at national competitions; volunteered at competitions (music, registration, announcements, awards).
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics — Junior Group, Team Canada (2023): Elite Canada & Canada Eastern Regional Champions; Junior World Championships participant & Canadian Champion; Pan American Championships, 4th place.
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award: Silver (2026), Bronze (2024).
  • Royal Conservatory of Music — Piano: Level 8 Practical & Level 8 Theory Certificates (2023).