Tia Kashyap

Year in School
Sophomore

Major
CS

Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence Data and Information Systems

Research Mentor
Yongjoo Park

Research/Engagement Experience

Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Information Systems

Project Title

How did I get interested in Computer Science?
I started programming in middle school by taking a robotics class, where I also did Hour of Code. I liked coding so much that I took computer science classes in high school and developed a love for the field!

What social interests matter to me?
Ethical computing, diversity in computer science, and education for all.

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 being part of the Outreach Committee for WCS. By volunteering at Outreach events (ChicTech, Admitted Women's Day, etc.) and helping plan the logistics for some, I gained confidence in my ability to impact others positively. In WCS, I found not only friendships and connections but also a sense of belonging at Illinois and in computer science!

These are a few of my favorite things!
Coffee, dance, K-Pop music, martial arts!

Research Description

Biography
Tia Kashyap is a sophomore in Statistics & Computer Science from Plano, Texas, and has been in CS STARS since Spring 2024. She is passionate about data science, and hopes to pursue research in data mining, big data, and data management systems. On campus, she is an Outreach Co-Chair for WCS, where she plans long-day events such as ChicTech and Admitted Womens' Day.