Honor Society® member
Guan Xi Liu
- Evolutionary Biology
- USA
Member since September 2026
About
I am a PhD student at Cornell University, studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I am curious about the genetic basis behind adaptation and phenotypic plasticity in insects, and how it can be influenced by various environmental factors. I graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Biology, with honors.
Education
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Cornell Univeristy
PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
2026 – Present
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McGill University
Bachelor's in Honours Computer Science and Biology
2022 – 2026
Honors and awards
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Cornell Fellowship
Full funding, including stipend and tuition
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Dean's Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research List
Awarded to students that have completed extensive research in at least two fields during their undergraduate degree
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J. W. McConnell Scholarship
Entrance scholarship, renewable
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CFUW St. Catharines Math and Science Award
Awarded to a female high school senior with the highest achievements in math and science in the Niagara Region
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Research (Academia)
- Graduate school interests
Ecology and evolutionary biology, developmental biology, molecular and cellular biology, computational biology, bioinformatics.
- Outside the classroom
Talk to me about bugs!
Experience
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Research Intern
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Apr 2025 – Jul 2025
Volunteering
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Peer Mentor
McGill University Peer Mentorship
Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
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VP Finance
McGill Biology Student Union
May 2025 – May 2026
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Science Outreach Volunteer
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
May 2025 – Aug 2025
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VP Competitions
McGill Fencing Club
Sep 2022 – Apr 2024
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- French (Canada) Advanced
- Chinese (Simplified) Advanced
