Originally from New York City, Wy Ming completed his Bachelor’s degree at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. During college, he participated in psychology research in a music cognition lab and studied abroad in Berlin, Germany, two experiences that eventually led to him to double major in Neuroscience & Behavior and German Studies. After graduation, Wy Ming was determined to put both majors to good use and decided to pursue graduate studies and research in Tübingen, Germany. There, he completed his Master’s in neuroscience and eventually a Doctorate in psychology.

Now, Wy Ming is working as a postdoctoral researcher in educational psychology in Tübingen, where he is investigating social interactions in the classroom using virtual reality. During all these academic endeavors, Wy Ming eagerly worked or volunteered in roles that allowed him to mentor fellow students, whether it was in the study abroad office at Wesleyan helping students decide where they should go or advising first-generation Bachelor’s and Master’s students in Tübingen about opportunities in academia.

In his free time, Wy Ming can be found running deep in the forests around Tübingen or propelling punting boats up and down the Neckar River.