Alex Hu
About Alex Hu
Alex Hu is a Web Developer and Research Assistant at Yale University, specializing in the Humanities Program since 2018. He has a diverse educational background, including studies in Philosophy, Education Policy, and Chinese language, and has held various internships in political studies and public programs.
Work at Yale University
Alex Hu has been employed at Yale University since 2018, serving as a Web Developer and Research Assistant within the Humanities Program. In this role, Hu has conducted research focused on the history of the Humanities Program and the significance of liberal arts education. Hu has also developed expertise in using Drupal for web development, specifically contributing to the Yale Humanities Program webpage.
Education and Expertise
Alex Hu studied at Yale University from 2018 to 2023, earning a Certificate of Advanced Language Study in Chinese while focusing on Humanities. Prior to this, Hu attended Pepperdine University School of Public Policy from 2020 to 2021, where they studied Philosophy in Education Policy and Religion in Public Policy, achieving a Certificate of Completion. Hu also completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Richard Montgomery High School from 2014 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Yale University, Alex Hu held several positions. In 2019, Hu worked as a Political Studies Fellow at Hudson Institute Political Studies for two months in Georgetown, DC. From 2020 to 2021, Hu served as a National Security and International Affairs Intern at Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, for nine months. Additionally, in 2017, Hu interned at the Smithsonian Institution as a Public Programs Intern for two months at the Freer|Sackler Galleries.
Language Studies
In 2020, Alex Hu participated in the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University for eleven months. This program enhanced Hu's language skills and contributed to their academic focus on Chinese language and culture.