Meet Amy Hsiao

Amy teaching a class at UPEI

Amy Hsiao has a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1996), Master of Science (1998) and Doctor of Philosophy (2002) in Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Business Administration, Memorial University of Newfoundland (2008). She currently works as a engineering professor at University of Prince Edward Island, first one hired in the program in 2015. In her spare time, Amy likes to hike, camp and make jewelry.

When did your love of STEM begin?: In elementary school, with memorable and inspiring women science teachers and being selected for an advanced studies class called "Challenge".

What is the best part about working in the field of STEM?: Applying my technical skills as a global citizen, using the application of math, chemistry, physics, biology to innovate, create, bring together, and improve Life for everyone.

What advice would you give young women interested in a career in STEM?: You can do it! Engineering solutions only get better and more relevant when the engineers at the table have a diversity of knowledge and experience and an open mind, are creative, cultured, relational, articulate, and empathetic.