Sophia Tsai is an experienced professional in the field of undergraduate research development and career preparation for students. With a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California, a Certificate in Biofuels from the University of California, San Diego, and an MS in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics from USC, Sophia is well-versed in the world of research and biotechnology. Her expertise lies in Undergraduate Research Programs, Research Scholarships, and Networking roundtables. She has worked as a Student Affairs Officer II, Research Scholarships Coordinator at the University of California San Diego, where she has coordinated and executed many Alternative Career Panel Events and Career Development workshops. Sophia has an extensive history of research, including her work as a Postdoctoral Scholar at UCLA and a Staff Research Associate I at UCLA. She was also a Graduate Research Assistant at USC and a Graduate Student Intern at the National Institutes of Health. Overall, Sophia is a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting and mentoring the next generation of researchers.