Miyu Imai | Academics

Academic Work

Finding Inspiration in Neuroscience and Medicine

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Miyu Imai graduated with a Magna Cum Laude honors from Harvard University studying Neuroscience and Economics on a pre-medical track, while undertaking a dual degree at Berklee College of Music. Miyu's interdisciplinary studies have provided her with a unique perspective that combines diverse areas such as healthcare, media, and technology.

Throughout her college career, Miyu pursued a pre-medical track, conducting research, volunteering, and immersing herself in the intersection of healthcare media, technology, and economics. While this gave Miyu valuable insights into the world of interdisciplinary healthcare, her true passion lies in leveraging her background and skills to make a broader impact. Miyu loves combining her interests in healthcare, media, and economics.

Neuroscience Research

As a neuroscience researcher at Harvard University, Miyu has had extensive experience in both wet and dry lab work.

De Bivort Lab

Research on drosophila individuality, writing two papers for publication
Bayesian antennal lobe circuit analysis: Perform a Bayesian analysis to get the posteriors on different parameters, giving us insight into the ranges of parameter values that result in realistic antennal lobes.
Circuit correlates of trial-to-trial variability in odor preference: Build a fly-on-a-ball device, where the fly will express behavior (walking on a ball) in response to delivered odors, all while the brain is accessible for imaging. The device will measure neural activity and behavior simultaneously as a fly encounters odor zones.

Synesthesia Project

Leading member of a major experimental synesthesia project between Harvard University and Tokyo University
Led lab experiment at Tokyo University and Miraikan Science Museum
Involved in leading experiments to retrieve data and analyzing data. She has collaborated with leading scientists around the world, such as Takao Hensch from Harvard University, Daphne Maurer from McMaster University, Daphne Worker from UBC, Mingle Cai from University of Tokyo

Leadership and Work

Miyu actively founded and led organizations. Her leadership and professional endeavors reflect a dynamic commitment to driving positive change and making meaningful contributions. With roles ranging from educational leadership to financial management, Miyu showcases a versatile and impactful approach to addressing diverse challenges and fostering positive outcomes.

Harvard AR/VR Developers

Founder and executive board

Miyu is established Harvard's first AR/VR community and fostering over 50 collaboration projects within Harvard, MIT, corporations, hospitals, and the broader Boston network. She oversees multidisciplinary projects in healthcare and education, orchestrating monthly speaker events, hackathons, and socials. Miyu manages recruitment and steering project partnerships, committed to promoting the responsible and impactful use of emerging technologies.

Harvard Emerging

Technologies Group

Founder and executive board

Miyu addressed social challenges, emphasizing the positive impact of technology on education and sustainable development. Through leading the ETG's Global Education Initiative, Miyu worked with underserved students and grassroots education nonprofits, seeing the transformative effects of providing free emerging technology education, reinforcing her commitment to equitable access and digital literacy.

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Dunster House

Chair

Miyu oversaw the well-being and community dynamics of over 400 residents in Harvard's undergraduate housing. Beyond event planning and community building, she ensured the overall welfare of Dunster students. Miyu also served as the Treasurer for the All-House Committee, managing residential finances for all Harvard Undergraduate students. Through her leadership, Miyu actively contributes to the cohesive and supportive environment that defines Dunster House, and the overall Harvard Undergraduates.

Refresh Bolivia

Director of Finance, Director of Education

Miyu is instrumental in driving positive change for underprivileged communities in Bolivia. In her dual role, she manages the organization's finances and oversees educational programs. Miyu's leadership played a crucial role in establishing a vaccine center in Cochabamba, showcasing her commitment to addressing critical issues in healthcare and infrastructure challenges. She is commited to advancing education, promoting sustainable development, and making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need.

Honors

Yanai Tadashi Scholar

Grand scholar based on academic excellence and extracurricular achievements and potential to be global leaders. Awarded total of $440,000 for a four-year full merit scholarship to attend Harvard University.

Milken Scholar

Grand scholar based on the academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, leadership, and global excellence

Magna Cum Laude

High honors at Harvard University for her Neuroscience thesis

Dunster House Prize

Awarded annually to one or more members of the senior class whose contributions to the life of the House have been of a unique character. The prize recognizes individuals who have given freely of their time and talents to make an outstanding and memorable contribution to the life of the House as a whole.

The Berklee Spring Award

The most prestigious Berklee College of Music offers, whom division deans, department chairs, assistant chairs feel best embody the musical and academic qualities . Each nomination is an endorsement of that student’s potential to become a leader in tomorrow’s music industry.

Science Olympiad

Gold medal in remote sensing in Tri-State Tournament

New Horizons Fellowship

Merit-based full-scholarship at the prestigious Aspen Music Festival, at the age of 17

Grand Prize

Grand Prize at the prestigious Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, from her performance in Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center

Thesis

Individuality in Phototactic Preference in Tethered Adult Drosophila melanogaster

Individuals, even when inbred and raised in similar environments, have variable behaviors. This thesis investigates individuality in Drosophila melanogaster by studying tethered flies walking on a ball.

Thesis Paper

Academic Work

Finding Inspiration in Neuroscience and Medicine

Neuroscience Research

De Bivort Lab

Synesthesia Project

Leadership and Work

Founder and executive board

Founder and executive board

Chair

Director of Finance, Director of Education

Honors

Yanai Tadashi Scholar

Milken Scholar

Magna Cum Laude

Dunster House Prize

The Berklee Spring Award

Science Olympiad

New Horizons Fellowship

Grand Prize

Thesis

Individuality in Phototactic Preference in Tethered Adult Drosophila melanogaster

Individuals, even when inbred and raised in similar environments, have variable behaviors. This thesis investigates individuality in Drosophila melanogaster by studying tethered flies walking on a ball.

Contact

@miyuimaimusic

contact@miyuimai.com

www.miyuimai.com

www.linkedin.com/in/miyu-imai/