HUSO-China
This year’s science competition hosted by Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad will be coming to Guangzhou, China!
Welcome to HUSO China
Our mission is to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and introduce young minds to the vast and interconnected world of STEM. Participants first begin with open-round examinations that challenges students to apply what they’ve learned in unique and interesting ways and encourages them to build a strong foundation across STEM. Qualifying candidates are then invited to a week-long STEM camp run by Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO). Through hands-on experiences, mentorship from experts, and exposure to cutting-edge topics they may have never encountered before, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the power of interdisciplinary science.
We are excited to host HUSO China 2026 together with High Leap Education ( 合励教育 ). Join us as we redefine the way students engage with STEM and cultivate the innovators of tomorrow.
Meet the Mentors
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Jonah Xu
Jonah is a junior at MIT studying Bioengineering and Anthropology. He loves learning about pathophysiology and biochemistry! He is a 2-time USABO National Finalist and a 3-time gold medalist in Anatomy and Physiology at the Science Olympiad National Tournament. When Jonah is not engrossed in biology, you can find him enjoying ramen with friends, exploring cities, and weaving stories with his stuffed clownfish.
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Annabel Tiong
Annabel is a junior at MIT majoring in Chemistry and Biology and minoring in Science, Technology, and Society. She is interested in research at the intersection of medicine and engineering. In high school, she was captain of her Science Olympiad team, presented research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, and the Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase, placed in the top 1% of USA Biology Olympiad test takers twice, and ranked 4th nationally in the USA Brain Bee. She enjoys teaching, reading, exploring cafés, and running along the Charles.
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Kathy Jia
Kathy is a sophomore at Harvard College studying CS and Math. She is a CA for Harvard's Math 22 series and a regular medalist for Science Olympiad and various Math competitions in high school. Outside of studying, she enjoys traveling and exploring new shops, restaurants, and cafes!
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Yufei Chen
Yufei Chen is a sophomore at MIT studying math and biochemistry. He competed in science related competitions in high school at the national and international level, placing at IBO and IChO in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Currently, he's focused on research into genetic screens of macrophages and computational modeling of antibiotic resistance.
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Daniel Choi
Daniel is a Freshman at Harvard College studying Physics and Math . He was part of the National Physics Training Camp in Canada (IPhO Training camp) 2024, placing in the top 15 in the nation for physics. He also won his State's Physics Olympics (Science Olympiad Equivalent) twice in ‘23 and ‘25 for the first time in his school’s history. He doesn’t just do physics, and participated in a wide variety of competitions, ranking 2nd in his State for math and 14th for chemistry. In his free time, he plays tennis and soccer, and loves to go out for food with friends.
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Bianca-Sofia Leahu
Bianca is a freshman at MIT studying chemical-biological engineering. In high school, Bianca competed in various olympiads in chemistry and biology, including IBO 2023 and 2024, as well as IChO 2023, 2024 and 2025, where she was a two-time silver medalist. She is passionate about how these fields can be applied to develop new therapies for human disease. When she’s not in class or in the lab, Bianca loves reading fantasy books and trying out new coffee shops with friends.
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Runyi Liu
Runyi is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. In high school, she competed in various STEM competitions, including HOSA, FIRST Robotics Competition, and Science Olympiad. As a US Presidential Scholar, Runyi has a passion for combining science education, advocacy, and human health, helping run numerous state-level science conferences in high school and continues to explore this intersection at Harvard through events like HUSO, HMChO, and HYSLC. In her free time, you can find her dancing or having fun with friends.
Subjects
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Biology
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Earth Science
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Mathematics