Jiayi (Evaine) Sun

Global Challenge: Advance Personalized Learning, Enhance Virtual Reality

Abstract:

During my time as a GLASS scholar, I focused on Quality Education, Emerging Media, and XR technologies to enhance cultural preservation and education. My experience spanned multiple global locations, including studying abroad at NYU Shanghai in 2023 and participating in the Leeds International Summer School in 2024. I took on leadership roles as a Site Ambassador and Study Away Program Assistant, honing my intercultural communication and event programming skills.
Beyond academics, I engaged in service work through alternative breaks in Sri Lanka and Peru, where I contributed to environmental conservation and educational justice. In Sri Lanka, I supported marine life sustainability through beach cleanups and turtle hatchery maintenance. In Peru, I assisted daycare schools by creating educational materials and improving learning spaces.

As a Teaching Assistant for the Digital Media Intellect VIP team, I facilitated communication and managed video production projects. My internship with Tianzige NGO in Shanghai allowed me to support rural education through design and website development. Additionally, attending HarvardXR 2024 deepened my understanding of AI and XR applications in education and heritage.
Through GLASS, I expanded my expertise in digital media, immersive technology, and global education, strengthening my passion for innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.

Bio:

Evaine is pursuing BS/MS in Integrated Design and Media with a minor in Anthropology, driven by a passion for digital heritage and the intersection of technology and culture. Her goal is to enhance accessibility, engagement, and effectiveness in cultural preservation and education through XR programs. In her free time, she enjoys travel photography and exploring museums and libraries.

As a GLASS scholar, she focuses on Quality Education and Emerging Media. She studied abroad at NYU Shanghai, served as a Site Ambassador and Study Away Program Assistant, and participated in global service projects in Sri Lanka and Peru. Her experience includes digital media, VFX, and photogrammetry, as well as exploring XR and AI applications through sessions at the HarvardXR Conference. Through internship at a non-profit organization and teaching assistant role at a Vertically Integrated Project, she focused on education and immersive technology to foster cross-cultural collaboration and accessibility in learning.

For her undergraduate senior project, she co-developed an immersive exhibition reimagining the Silk Road. By integrating virtual and physical elements, they aimed to create an interactive and engaging experience that connected audiences with artifacts and histories in new, meaningful ways.