Junyi Lu 

Undergraduate Student Researcher 

Junyi Lu is a Bachelor of Arts student at Boston University, pursuing a double degree in Music and Sociology. As an emerging researcher, Junyi has conducted independent studies on the preservation and inheritance of traditional, ethnic, and minor arts and cultures. Currently, she works with ArtsLab, an initiative affiliated with BU’s College of Fine Arts, as a program assistant and is involved in helping implement arts-based programs at Boston Medical Center and using the arts to promote community well-being and engagement. 

Her research interests span human and cultural development, social inequality, and musical cultures. As an international student, she brings a global perspective to her work, exploring the intersection of culture, society, and the transformative role of the arts in driving social change.