Maya Ajit
Maya Ajit
Year in School
Sophomore
Major
CS
Resume
Year of Participation in STARS
- Fall 2024
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence Computers and Education Interactive Computing
Research Mentor
Koustuv Saha
Research/Engagement Experience
Interests
Interactive Computing, Computers and Education, Artificial Intelligence
Project Title
How did I get interested in Computer Science?
My first experience with Computer Science was through robotics in middle school and using block code to program small robots. However, I finally decided to pursue Computer Science after attending a summer web development camp called Kode with Klossy that was designed to encourage and give girls the skills to pursue Computer Science!
What social interests matter to me?
I'm passionate about racial and gender equality and increasing diversity in STEM. As someone who was one of only a few girls in my coding classes in high school, I want to encourage young girls to pursue Computer Science and show them all of the opportunities that the field can provide!
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?
My most impactful college experience was joining Women in Computer Science last year as a freshman! I was a member of the outreach committee and got to help plan events to introduce local middle and high school students to computer science. Through this RSO, I met so many other girls in my major and it helped me feel more supported and connected to UIUC and CS!
These are a few of my favorite things!
I love crocheting, listening to music, reading, and drinking tea!
Research Description
Biography
My name is Maya Ajit and I'm a sophomore studying Computer Science at UIUC. I'm originally from Durham, New Hampshire. My research interests include Interactive Computing, Computers and Education, and Artificial Intelligence. Apart from CS STARS, I'm involved in WCS. I'm passionate about racial and gender equality and increasing diversity in STEM.