“Challenges are not barriers but opportunities for growth. By overcoming obstacles and staying determined, success becomes possible.
I learned resilience through gymnastics and research. My goal is to pursue medicine, focusing on birth defects, to improve children’s lives through science and medicine.
Awards
Regeneron Biomedical Science Award
Awarded for exceptional biomedical research and advancing scientific knowledge for the benefit of the community
2025
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Awarded for outstanding research for water science project
2025
Top 5 and National Nominee in NY Capital Region Chemistry Olympiad
Achieved a top 5 placement in the NY Capital Region Chemistry Olympiad and competed in the National Chemistry Olympiad
2024
2nd Place at NY State and 1st Place at Northeast Regional Gymnastics Competitions
Won 2nd place in New York State Gymnastics Competition and 1st place in Northeast Regional Gymnastics Competition
2024
Festival of Nations 3rd Place
Earned 3rd place for exemplary cultural ambassadorship and cultural promotion in NY Capital Region
2024
Women in STEM Award
Awarded for outstanding achievements in STEM
2025
Board of Education Scholastic Award × 2
Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and enthusiasm for learning
2023, 2025
Academic Excellence in College Physics
Awarded for top academic capability and exceptional performance in physics
2025
Publications
Wu, F. & Hsu, W.H. The Impact of Maternal Risk Factors and Drinking Water Contaminants on Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects. Journal of Emerging Investigators, to be published.
Wu, F. & Hsu, W.H. Trends and Associated Maternal Risk Factors for Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects from 2016 to 2022 in the United States. National High School Journal of Science, https://nhsjsreports/biology (2025).
Wu, F. & Hsu, W.H. The Impact of Maternal Risk Factors and Drinking Water Contaminants on Birth Defects. Journal of Student Research, 14, 1. https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v14i1.9100 (2025).
Activities
Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors
Featured and interviewed by the largest U.S.-based Chinese news station
Organized and led cultural events, United Nations visits, and community services
Assisted volunteer projects for 200+ hours a year
2024 - Present
Guilderland High School STEM representative
Presented at multiple STEM fairs
Coordinated school symposium
2022 - Present
Northeast Gymnastics Team
Won top 2 places in New York State Gymnastics Competition for three times
Helped team to win 1st place in Northeast Regional Competitions
Mentored 5+ younger teammates weekly for three years
2019 - Present
Independent Research
Researched birth defect causes and prevention
Published three first author research papers in multiple international high schools journals, including the Journal of Emerging Investigators, National High School Journal of Science, and Journal of Student Research
2023 - Present
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Engineering STEAMM Inventor's Studio
Led an interschool team to present a smart water bottle project to the Vice President of Research Operations at IBM to promote better hydration for children
2024
Math League
Led team to win 1st place in Albany county, New York
Increased membership by 80%
Tutored teammates for 2 years
2023 - Present
National Honor Society
Created and led a volunteer project at Albany Medical Center to provide patient support and clerical assistance
2024 - Present
Model United Nations
Selected as school representative for competition at Brown University
Debated on the implications of affirmative action and campus protests in colleges
2024 - Present
New York State Department of Health Youth Professional Development Day Certificate
Invited to the New York State Department of Health to discuss public health and leadership development.
2024
Band
Achieved New York State School Music Association Level 5 in percussion
Contributed to New York State School Music Association Silver Medal for school select band
2018 - 2023
Taiwanese American Association
Earned Taiwanese American Association Certificate of Appreciation for representing Taiwan at the Festival of Nations
Planned community services and gatherings for 11 years
2014 - Present
Scholarships
Rochester Institute of Technology Scholarship
Leadership and Services
President of Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors
Supported cultural events, organized United Nations visit, featured and interviewed by the largest U.S.-biased Chinese news station, assisted volunteer projects for 180+ hrs/yr for 2 yrs
Taiwanese American Association Certificate of Appreciation
2025
Vice President of Math League
Increased membership by 80%, mentored teammates, and led team to win 1st place in Albany county, New York
2025
Taiwanese American Association (TAA)
Earned a top 5 placement in the NY Capital Region Chemistry Olympiad.
2024
Presentation