Current Undergraduate 

I am a first year undergraduate student at UW-Madison, majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in Psychology. My academic interests focus on the intersections of machine learning, UI/UX design, and psychology, where I aim to bridge technology and human-centered design. With experience in UI/UX design and using machine learning to develop serious games, I want to bring a hands on approach to projects that address real-world challenges. 

Driven by personal experiences with healthcare neglect, I am passionate about enhancing healthcare inclusivity for Asians in the U.S. I hope to leverage machine learning and psychological insights in projects that promote visiblity and equity for Asians in the healthcare system, especially through the work at the Pain, Context, and Innovation Lab.

In my free time I like reading, exploring different cultures of foods with friends, swimming, and exploring different types of skincare. 

Junfeng Ma is a sophomore undergraduate student at UW-Madison, majoring in psychology. With strong skills in Excel and marketing, Junfeng is currently assisting Dr. Kim as a research assistant on a project that focuses on pain expression across various ethnic and linguistic minority groups. He also serves as a campus agent for the Ucircle app, where he applies his marketing skills practically. Junfeng plans to pursue a graduate or doctoral degree in counseling psychology to further his expertise in the field. 

Rita Dinh is a first-generation Vietnamese-American from Chicago, IL. She's a first-year undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Biology on a pre-medicine track and working towards certificates in Athlete Healthcare, Leadership, and Southeast Asian Studies. Rita hopes to become a doctor and is interested in specialties like sports medicine, psychiatry, and family medicine. Her goal is to help marginalized communities, like Asian minority groups, access reliable healthcare. Outside of her studies, Rita is a member of UW-Madison's Vietnamese Student Association and Vietnamese Traditional Dance. She enjoys swimming, crocheting, and exploring new food spots in Madison with her friends.

I’m an international student from China and currently in my second year at UW-Madison majoring in Psychology. My academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of Counseling Psychology and UI/UX design, with a focus on integrating AI into the field of psychology to help individuals address challenges in daily life. Specifically, I am passionate about supporting Asian immigrants who face unique challenges in cultural adaptation and benefit from counselors who understand their cultural backgrounds. I am also deeply interested in understanding how children experience, process, and overcome adversity and trauma. Childhood trauma not only affects individuals but also has a lasting impact on communities and society as a whole. My career goal is to become a counselor who understands the distinctive challenges and concerns of underrepresented groups, providing them with the support they need to thrive in difficult circumstances. I am excited to contribute to Dr. Kim’s lab by researching the barriers Asian immigrants face in obtaining accurate assessments and treatments, as well as identifying effective interventions to address these disparities. 

I am Luxuan Chang, an international student from Beijing, China. I am currently a second-year student at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. My major is psychology, and my minor is data science. My future goal is to use the skills and techniques that I learned in school to help Chinese students pursue better mental well-being. 

I am Chao Xiong, and I'm from Milwaukee, WI. I'm a 4th year student at UW-Madison, majoring in Global Health with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. My ultimate goal is to work in the healthcare & health system business and policy side, focusing on making healthcare more affordable and accessible. To pursue this passion, I co-founded a Non-Profit organization called Health Entrepreneurs and Leaders (HEAL) with some colleagues. HEAL aims to support and serve all students who are on the pre-health track. I am proud to be a founding member of the Bridging Wisconsin Project, initiated as a Wisconsin Idea fellowship project via the UW-Madison Morgridge Center for Public Services. Our mission is to offer resources, exposure, and exploration opportunities to Wisconsin scholars starting from elementary and high school through college with an emphasis on the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am committed to serving the Wisconsin community through leadership, public service, and education.