Speaker Biography:   Dr. Xiuju Liu is a geoscientist & Business Development Manager with Ellington Geological Services. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Beyond geoscience, she is also a marketer and web designer, blending professional expertise with creative work. Originally from Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, near the Sanxingdui site, Xiuju draws inspiration from her cultural roots. She is a docent at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and enjoys history, travel, archaeology, and sharing her passion through presentations on China’s remarkable lost legacy.