Kelly (Keming) Fu
About Kelly (Keming) Fu
Kelly (Keming) Fu is a Graduate Research Assistant at Yale University, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Philosophy in History from the University of Cambridge and has extensive experience in research and curation at the Yale Center for British Art.
Graduate Research Assistant at Yale University
Kelly Fu has been serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Yale University since 2019. In this role, she engages in various research tasks and projects under the guidance of faculty members. Her current responsibilities include supporting Professor Carolyn Roberts with research related to her upcoming book. This position allows Fu to apply her academic background and research skills in a dynamic academic environment.
Educational Background at Yale University and University of Cambridge
Kelly Fu completed her Bachelor of Arts in History at Yale University from 2015 to 2019. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in History at the University of Cambridge from 2019 to 2020. This educational journey provided her with a solid foundation in historical research and analysis, which she continues to build upon in her current role.
Experience at Yale Center for British Art
Fu has extensive experience at the Yale Center for British Art, where she worked in various capacities from 2016 to 2019. She served as a Student Guide and Student Curator, and later as Head Guide for 11 months. Additionally, she held the position of Nancy Horton Bartels Research Intern for four months in 2017. In these roles, she contributed to educational programs and curated exhibitions, enhancing her skills in art history and public engagement.
Research Experience and Archival Work
In her research endeavors, Kelly Fu conducted archival research at The National Archives and the British Library. Her work focused on medical practices in the early modern global slave trade, where she was responsible for reading, recording, and annotating primary sources from the Royal African Company archive. This experience has equipped her with valuable skills in historical research methodologies.
Teaching Internship at Northfield Mount Hermon
In 2018, Kelly Fu completed a Teaching Internship at Northfield Mount Hermon for a duration of two months. This role involved assisting in educational activities and supporting faculty in classroom settings, contributing to her experience in teaching and educational support.