Dr. Tze-Ying Wu is an Associate Professor of Viola and String Education at the University of Kentucky and director of the UK String Project. In 2024, she was honored with the Outstanding Educator Award by the Kentucky Chapter of the American String Teachers Association for her contributions to music education. She earned her Doctor of Music and Master of Music degrees in viola performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music under Professor Atar Arad and worked closely with Mimi Zweig and Dr. Brenda Brenner at the IU String Academy. Dr. Wu has performed with orchestras such as the Lexington Philharmonic, Arkansas Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, and Singapore Symphony. A dedicated chamber musician, she performs extensively with the Formosa Trio, which recently completed a U.S. tour in 2024, featuring concerts at major universities and arts venues.