Ashley Hua
Year of Participation in STARS
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence Data and Information Systems Interactive Computing
Research Mentor
Sharifa Sultana
Research/Engagement Experience
High School, Undergraduate academic year research experience, Industry/Internship Research
Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Information Systems, Interactive Computing
How did I get interested in Computer Science?
I've been interested in Computer Science since I first took CS classes in middle school and realized I was interested in coding! I also joined CS clubs and it was so interesting to see how CS can be applied to so many areas to solve so many problems.
What social interests matter to me?
Sustainability, Equality in education
What is my most impactful college experience?
Exploring different spots on campus and various clubs with my friends!
These are a few of my favorite things!
Photography, listening to music, and trying new cafes/foods with friends!
Biography
Ashley is a sophomore studying Computer Science + Mathematics. She became interested in computer science after taking a CS course in school, and participated in various clubs that allowed her to explore different aspects of CS. In high school, Ashley also worked on research projects that allowed her to explore applying CS to social science topics such as depression detection. In CS STARS, she is excited to learn more about CS, especially in AI.