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2024-25 MIT Women's Lightweight Crew Roster

Ashley Niu

  • Height 5-7
  • Class First Year
  • Hometown Hartsville, S.C.
  • High School Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
  • Major Biology and Chemistry

Biography

2024-25:
  • Rowed in the N4+ at the Knecht Cup Regatta, advancing to the Grand Final
  • Made collegiate debut in the 4 seat of the 2V8+ vs. Bates and Simmons
Before MIT:
  • Class Valedictorian
  • Ran cross country and track and played soccer
  • Varsity Cross Country Captain (2022 & 2023)
  • SC Girl's Region Runner of the Year (2022 & 2023)
  • Physics Tutoring Captain
  • Chemistry Tutor
  • Founder of Academic Assistance Organization
  • Treasurer of Asian Culture Club
  • SPARK! Math Leader
  • HOSA, GSSM Student Ambassador
  • Volunteer at McLeod Hospital
  • Research Scholars Program at German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
  • Brown University Research Program: Cancer Biology; 9th and 10th grade class president
  • USC Top Scholar, South Carolina Junior Academy of Science: Cell & Molecular Biology 3rd place
  • GSSM Junior Essay Writer Award
  • University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award
  • International Academic Competition Varsity Physics 1st place (National Champion) 11th (2023) and Varsity Chemistry 4th place
  • College Board AP Scholar with Distinction; College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program