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Research, Innovation, and AI Chatbot Projects
1. Mental Health AI Chatbot Project 2025
Project Topic: Mental Health AI Chatbot Project
Research Mentor: Prof. Ganesh Mani (Carnegie Mellon University)
- Exploring how AI chatbots can support adolescent mental health where access to care is limited.
- Using synthetic teen personas and standardized scenarios to safely test AI responses.
- Evaluating chatbots with a clinician-inspired rubric focusing on validation, guidance, and crisis-awareness.
- Developing a prototype AI chatbot to complement professional care and promote safe, inclusive support.
2. ICELERT – Innovation Prototype Project | Shad York 2025
Project: ICELERT – Innovation Prototype Project
- Developed a car-mounted thermal sensor + app to warn drivers about black ice in real time.
- Conducted market research with 100+ commuters to shape device features and pricing.
- Built hardware and app prototypes with expert guidance and planned AI-based testing.
- Created a business plan and pitch, presenting to industry professionals and integrating feedback.
Download Business Plan | Watch ICELERT Pitch
3. Social Science Research Project 2024
Project Topic: Cross-Cultural Education Methods and Adolescents’ Physical and Mental Health
Research Mentor: Dr. Tao Wang (Assistant Professor at the School of Information, University of Toronto)
- Studied how parenting in immigrant families impacts adolescents’ mental health and stress.
- Conducted 150+ teen–parent interviews across the GTA with cultural sensitivity.
- Built a Python workflow for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
- Created practical recommendations for schools and families to support adolescent well-being.
4. Brown University Pre-College Leadership Institute — Social Change & Leadership - Community Social Issue Project 2024
Project Topic: The Misrepresentation of Chinese Culture: A Youth Perspective on Anti-Asian Racism and Cultural Identity
- Tackled anti-Asian bias by creating actionable, student-led cultural learning initiatives.
- Developed a semester plan with workshops, mini-lessons, and storytelling circles for cross-cultural engagement.
- Built a toolkit and implementation guide with lesson outlines, outreach scripts, and timelines for easy adoption.
Download Action Plan Report | Presentation Video
Hi, I’m Tiffany — a dynamic student with a passion for research, leadership, and community engagement. I’ve trained in Ballet, Classical Chinese Dance, and Modern Dance for over 13 years and am currently pursuing certification through the Arts Unionville Dance Program at Unionville High School, Ontario. I enjoy using my dance skills to contribute to multicultural communities, blending tradition with storytelling, and performing at multicultural festivals and community events.
Beyond the arts, I actively engage in leadership roles within non-profit organizations. I have served as Sponsorship Coordinator and Outreach Executive, where I organized events, coordinated sponsor outreach, developed sponsorship packages, and secured financial and in-kind support to ensure successful programming. These experiences strengthened my skills in strategic planning, collaboration, and event management while allowing me to make a tangible impact on the community.
At school, I participate in the Model United Nations Club, representing countries at the Toronto Model UN Conference. These experiences have deepened my understanding of global issues, diplomacy, and negotiation, while enhancing my public speaking and critical thinking skills. I am also a member of the Mock Trial Club, where I participate in simulated courtroom trials, construct legal arguments, and role-play as attorneys and witnesses, building a solid foundation in legal processes, teamwork, and analytical reasoning.
I am an active member of the Dessert Club, leading weekly baking sessions and organizing bake sales. I instruct peers in foundational baking skills and Asian dessert techniques, and have successfully sold nearly 100 cookies per event, raising funds for school charities and community causes.
My research interests are central to my academic growth. I collaborated with Dr. Tao Wang (University of Toronto) on a project studying “Cross-Cultural Education Methods and Adolescents’ Physical and Mental Health,” assisting with literature reviews, survey design, and data analysis.
The student attended the Brown University Pre-College Program in Summer 2024, enrolling in the Social Change and Leadership course. During the program, the student completed a Community Social Issue Project, exploring topics related to cultural representation and youth engagement, and proposed actionable strategies to promote inclusion and cross-cultural understanding.
In Summer 2025, I was selected for Shad York, a national STEAM and leadership program, where I co-developed ICELERT, a prototype that detects icy road conditions to prevent accidents. I also played a key role in organizing and hosting Shad York’s Open Day Celebration and Evening Variety Show as one of the Masters of Ceremonies, demonstrating leadership, organization, and audience engagement skills.
Currently, I am working on the Mental Health AI Chatbot Project under Prof. Ganesh Mani (Carnegie Mellon University). This project explores whether accessible AI chatbots can credibly support adolescents facing mental health challenges due to social, cultural, or financial barriers. I am contributing to designing, testing, and evaluating AI solutions to provide empathetic and accessible mental health support for youth.
My academic interests span political science, psychology, economics, and law, with a long-term goal of understanding how human behavior and governance intersect to drive meaningful societal change. Through dance, research, and leadership, I aim to create impact, foster inclusion, and contribute to communities in tangible ways.
