Director of Academic Programming

Xinzhi (Bruce) Hou

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

He/Him/His

Programming Division

Bruce Hou is a second-year Master's student in Systems Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship programs. He received his bachelor's degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, majoring in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Business Management.

Tell us one sentence about what brought you to GAPSA

I received a lot of love and was never left behind when I had hard times. Now I wish to share the love, connect more people, and not leave anyone behind.

Give a brief blurb about your position and high-level goals for the year

The academic Programming division aims to host academic events, along with the education of Upenn, to help the students become global leaders in their fields of study. The goal of this year is to the foundation of the academic programming division by setting standards, a roadmap, and sustainable events.

If you have ideas or suggestions you would like to share about GAPSA, please do not hesitate to contact Bruce at
gapsa.academic.prog@gapsa.upenn.edu.