Emilly died June 12, 2015, after a motor vehicle crash. She was 23.

Emilly was born in Japan, where she lived until age 3 before moving to the United States with her parents, Zongjian Zhu and Weiqin Jiang. Throughout childhood, her intelligence and creativity shone through all of the activities she pursued, including drawing, painting, volunteering, music, and Science Olympiad.

At Princeton, she was active in campus groups such as the Princeton Student Events Committee and the Chinese Students Association. She was an enthusiastic residential and engineering peer tutor. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biological engineering and certificates in computer science and sustainable energy, Emilly worked as a business-intelligence developer at Epic Systems Corp. in Madison, Wis. She contributed to the health-care industry with eagerness and dedication.

In every place that Emilly called home, she learned to love new things, found delight in new places and people, and gave joy in return. Her organ donations have saved lives, and she will continue to make the world better. Emilly is survived by her parents and her friends.

Contributions in Emilly’s memory can be made to Colorado American and Chinese Professional Association (CAACPA), designate Emilly Zhu, 4025 Automation Way, Suite F-4, Fort Collins, CO 80525.

Undergraduate Class of 2013