Peixuan(Nancy) Xu

Peixuan(Nancy) Xu

she/her

Psychology & Data Science

About Me

Hi! I’m Peixuan Xu, a graduate student in the Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where I explore how behavioral data can be used to better understand human cognition, emotion, and social dynamics. With a strong foundation in psychology and growing expertise in data science, I’m passionate about combining research, analytics, and community outreach to address mental health and behavior-related questions.

🎓 Education

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison
    Master of Science in Psychology
    GPA: 3.50 | Expected: December 2025
    • Relevant Coursework: Programming for Human Behavioral Data Science, Design & Analysis of Psychological Experiments, Intro to Applied Machine Learning
    • Scholarship: Excellence in Data Science Scholarship
  • University of California, San Diego
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    GPA: 3.67 | Graduated: June 2023
    • Relevant Coursework: Psychological Disorders of Childhood, Clinical Assessment and Treatment, Interpersonal Relationship, Behavior Modification, Psychology and Law
  • Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
    Associate in Arts for Transfer in Psychology
    GPA: 3.78 | Graduated: May 2021
    • Award: International Student Program Awards
    • Relevant Coursework: Research in Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Development, Elementary Statistics

💼 Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Symposium Moderator
    University of Wisconsin–Madison (April 2025)
    • Introduced 15+ research presenters and moderated Q&A sessions
    • Supported smooth communication between 100+ attendees and presenters
  • Director of Social Services
    Life Skills Training and Educational Programs, Los Angeles (Oct 2023 – May 2024)
    • Developed and led 10+ mental health workshops for seniors in affordable housing
    • Improved mental health engagement among 50+ residents through activities and support services
  • Director of Public Affairs / Publicity Designer
    MOOD Psychology, UC San Diego (Jan 2022 – June 2023)
    • Coordinated meetings and DEI workshops; revised club constitution
    • Managed global peer mentoring programs and designed promotional materials
    • Increased club visibility by 300+ followers via social media and WeChat campaigns
  • Volunteer
    Odyssey of the Mind, Shanghai (Nov 2017)
    • Organized a 3-day creative problem-solving event for 300+ students
    • Supervised logistics and facilitated learning games

🧠 Skills & Tools

  • Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent)
  • Programming & Statistics: Python, R, SPSS, MATLAB, SQL, Machine Learning, Data Visualization
  • Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Xiumi, iMovie, Capcut
  • Other: Data Management, Research Communication, Workshop Facilitation

📬 Contact