Anisha Jog

Year in School
Senior

Major
CS

Research Interests
Computer Graphics and Vision

Research Mentor
Eric Shaffer

Research/Engagement Experience
Undergraduate academic year research experience

Interests
Computer Graphics and Vision

Project Title

How did I get interested in Computer Science?
I was always fascinated by how anything digital was put together, from video games I played to websites I used regularly. I took some online programming classes in middle school and enjoyed them, but it wasn't until I started robotics in high school that I realized I really like computer science. I approached it as a fun puzzle, and I wanted to keep learning about its applications and intersections with other fields.

What social interests matter to me?
I think it is important to expand inclusion and ease of access to quality-of-life improvements using technology. We develop more and more fascinating concepts and abilities each day to be able to help the everyday individual around the world, and I want not only for this environment to be welcoming to all but also for what we create to be available to anyone who is in need of it. Whether through educational tools, policy, or accessible spaces, new technology should be for everyone.

Why did you choose Illinois?

What are your passions outside of computing?

What has been one of your favorite experiences at Illinois that you would like to share with prospective students? (For Continuing UIUC Students)

What has been one of your favorite experiences as a CS STAR? (For Returning CS STARS)

What is my most impactful college experience?
Joining an improv comedy team for sure! I'd never done improv before but had seen some improv games, and I decided it would be fun to give it a shot. It paid off since I made the team, and it remains one of my best decisions to date! Practicing and performing improv scenes has made me much more confident both socially and professionally, and I have found a wonderful little family in my team.

These are a few of my favorite things!
Cats, writing, rock music, and art, all of which help the world go 'round.

Research Description

Biography
Anisha Jog is a senior studying Computer Science. Growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, the peace and quiet was so much for her that she started a robotics team in her basement to keep her parents up at all hours of the night. She loves to experiment with different applications, no matter how great or goofy, and some hobby projects include website templates for fake businesses, text adventures, 2D and 3D games, 3D modeling, and a sassy chatbot. In her spare time, she loves to read, write, draw, and play video games, and she runs her own short fiction blog on Wordpress.