Tammy Xu

Tammy Xu is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in writing, editing, fact-checking, software development, and research.

She holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry from Northwestern University, and has studied at Naperville North High School.

Tammy has a wealth of experience working across various organizations. She has served as a Staff Writer at Built In, a Contributing Editor, Director of Fact-Checking, and Fact-Checker at South Side Weekly.

In addition to her editorial roles, Tammy also has a strong technical background, having worked as a Software Developer at The Dow Chemical Company and as an Information Research Intern there.

Her academic journey includes roles such as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an Undergraduate Research Student at the Physical Organic Chemistry Lab, and a Research Assistant at the Environmental Engineering Lab.

With a passion for writing, an analytical mindset, and a solid foundation in both computer science and chemistry, Tammy Xu is a multifaceted professional who brings a unique perspective to her work.