Jiayi (Evaine) Sun

  • B.S. in Integrated Digital Media

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Global Challenge: Emerging Media

Coming from a multicultural and multidisciplinary background, I believe in the power of every unique individual and hope to further practice my values in the fields of design and media."

 

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.