Engagements
This page highlights my active involvement in academic workshops, conferences, teaching roles, and mentorships throughout my career. Here, you’ll find an overview of my presentations, research contributions, teaching experience, and the students I’ve mentored—each reflecting a commitment to knowledge sharing, collaboration, and fostering academic growth within the field of computer science and human-robot interaction.
Workshops, Conferences, and Talks
Throughout my academic career, I have actively participated in various workshops, conferences, and talks, where I have had the opportunity to present my research, share insights, and engage with the broader academic community. These events have been instrumental in disseminating my work, receiving valuable feedback, and fostering collaborations. Below is a summary of my contributions and participations in these professional gatherings.
Teaching and Research Assistant Positions
In my role as a PhD candidate at Tufts University, I have had the opportunity to assist in teaching a variety of computer science courses and engage in funded research projects. These experiences have allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science, and the ability to share this knowledge with my students and colleagues. Below is a summary of the courses I have taught or assisted with, along with the research projects I have contributed to.
Course Name | Role | Instructor(s) | Institution | Period |
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CS-134: Computational Models in Cognitive Science | Graduate Teaching Assistant | J.P de Ruiter | Tufts University | Fall 2024, Fall 2023 |
ACE++ Mentorship Program | Graduate Fellow | Mafalda Gueta, Grace Caldara, Simone Nicholson, Kassandra Yee | Tufts University | Summer 2023, Summer 2024 |
CS-15: Data Structures | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Martin Allen | Tufts University | Spring 2024 |
CS-11: Introduction to Computer Science | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Anjum Biswas, Partha Biswas | Tufts University | Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 |
AFOSR Project | Research Assistant | Matthias Scheutz | Tufts University | Spring 2022 |
CS-105: Programming Languages | Graduate Teaching Fellow | Richard Townsend | Tufts University | Fall 2021 |
EN-1: Introduction to Computational Design | Teaching Assistant | Soha Hassoun | Tufts University | Fall 2018 |
Students Mentored
Over the years, I have had the honor of mentoring a dedicated group of undergraduate research assistants at Tufts University and beyond. These students have played a crucial role in various research projects, contributing their skills and insights to advance our understanding of complex topics in computer science and human-robot interaction. Below is a detailed list of all the students I have mentored, including their degrees, institutions, projects, and mentorship periods.
Student Name | Degree | Institution | Project | Mentorship Period |
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Grace Hustace | B.S in Cognitive Science | Tufts University | When Should LLMs Speak? | Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 |
Vivian (Yike) Li | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024 |
Hannah Shader | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 |
Sophie Clemens | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Summer 2024 |
Daniel Bergen | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Summer 2024 |
Eva Caro | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Summer 2024 |
Marti Zentmaier | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Summer 2024 |
Eva Galbraith | B.S in Cognitive Science | Tufts University | When Should LLMs Speak? | Fall 2023, Spring 2024 |
Claire Becker | B.S in Cognitive Science | Tufts University | When Should LLMs Speak? | Spring 2024 |
Erin Sarlak | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2024 |
Joanne Fan | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2024 |
Riddhi Sahni | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2024 |
Svenja Filthaut | B.S in Computational Linguistics | Heidelberg University | GailBot | Fall 2023 |
Lakshita Jain | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Fall 2023 |
Anya Bhatia | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Fall 2023 |
Jason Wu | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Summer 2023 |
Jacob Boyar | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Summer 2023 |
Siara Small | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Fall 2022, Spring 2023 |
Annika Tanner | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2022 |
Muyin Yao | B.S in Computer Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2022 |
Rosanna Vitiello | B.S in Cognitive Science | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2021 |
Eva Denman | B.S in Engineering Psychology | Tufts University | GailBot | Spring 2021 |