Sophia Tsai

Student Affairs Officer II, Research Scholarships Coordinator at UC San Diego

Sophia J. Tsai Neri is a Student Affairs Officer II and Research Scholarships Coordinator at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).1 She has been in this role since April 2015, working in the Greater San Diego Area.1

Professional Responsibilities

In her current position, Sophia oversees several key programs and initiatives:

Structured Research Programs: She manages programs within the Undergraduate Research Hub (URH), formerly known as Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP).1
Scholarship Coordination: Sophia oversees the Genentech Scholars Program and Undergraduate Research Scholarships (URS), handling the recruitment, application, and review processes for over 100 students annually.1
NACME Scholarship Program: She manages the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) scholarship program, which supports underrepresented students in engineering.1
Prestigious Scholarships: Sophia provides guidance and support for students applying to prestigious scholarships such as the Schwarzman, Goldwater, Beinecke, and Strauss scholarships.1
Research Opportunities: As part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Council (UROC), she works to increase research opportunities for undergraduate students, with a focus on underrepresented populations.1

Previous Roles at UCSD

Before her current position, Sophia held the following roles at UCSD:

Student Affairs Officer II, Program Coordinator and Scholarships Officer (May 2013 - March 2015)1
Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Research Scholarships (December 2012 - May 2013)1

In these roles, she administered various research programs and scholarships, including the AMGEN Scholars Program, NACME, and CSEMS.1

Focus Areas

Throughout her career at UCSD, Sophia has consistently worked towards:

Preparing students for success beyond their Bachelor's Degree
Supporting underrepresented students in STEM fields
Matching students with research mentors
Encouraging career development
Increasing research opportunities for undergraduate students

Sophia J. Tsai Neri's work at UCSD demonstrates a strong commitment to student success, particularly in research and scholarship opportunities for undergraduates in STEM fields.