About Me
Grace Jiang
Jingyi Jiang (born August, 2008) is a researcher, science enthusiast, and visual artist. She is a student at Johns Creek High School in Georgia, where she balances leadership, scientific inquiry, and artistic practice. In 2025, she participated in the University of Chicago’s Research in the Biological Sciences program, where she conducted experiments on gene regulation in nematodes. She has also pursued independent research in cancer biology and immunotherapies under the mentorship of a Harvard University professor, producing a paper on the future of CAR-T cell programming.
Jiang is a decorated competitor in the Science Olympiad, earning top placements at regional, state, and international levels in entomology, forensics, ecology, and biology. Her achievements include a High Distinction Award in the Australian Science Olympiad.
As an artist, she has studied at C&H Art Studio for several years, working with pastel, charcoal, and watercolor. Her pieces range from self-portraits to landscapes and have earned national recognition, including a Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Beyond academics and art, Jiang is dedicated to service and leadership. She has taught CPR and first aid to students through her school club, organized reading and English programs for underserved communities as International Reading Director of ASLA, and raised awareness on drug prevention as part of the Council of Youth Anti-Drug.
In the future, she aspires to integrate her passions for science and art, exploring the world through research while capturing meaning through her creative work.