My name is Abdelaziz Abdelrhman, and I am from the streets of Brooklyn, New York. I like to read Greek mythologies and fantasy fictions as well as enjoy numerous physical activities. In the long run, I plan to become a CEO of a new solar panel/power manufacturing company that will provide sustainable energy on an international level. My interest in AI is figuring out how it can be used to assist in systemic testing and check for validity/accuracy of sources.

Hi!! My name is Carina Curiel Alaniz, I grew up in San Bernadino California. I love music and video games! I play guitar and bass and have played in mariachi, funk, jazz, and rock bands. I plan on using tech to help others! I'm interested in the use of AI in education, and how it can be used to help underrepresented communities gain access to better educational tools. (I wanted to have a picture of me and my cat but she didn't want to cooperate so here's a poorly pasted picture of me and her :)) 

HEL-LO, my name is Christian Glover, and I'm from Southfield Michigan. For hobbies, I enjoy watching anime, listening to music, playing video games, and hanging with friends. I plan to be a software engineer in potential front end development, and or a Software Developer for  games and media projects that provide mental wellness through media entertainment. My interests about AI are teaching its ethicalities, and introducing it as a tool for students that wish to spice up their study habits and build a foundation of proper studying before college!  

My name is Josiah Hickman, I grew up in St.Louis, Missouri. I am in love with everything rockets and space, and I spent a lot of my time at USC helping out with the Rocket Propulsion Lab and working in the RoboLAND lab. Outside of my extracurricular commitments, I am really interested in fashion and designing clothes, and I want to start a clothing brand. I also plan on launching a private space exploration company that focuses on the technology for autonomously navigating extraterrestrial terrain. My interest in AI largely lies in its use in autonomous vehicles and robots.

My name is Luis Diaz, I grew up in Bell Gardens. I love to be surrounded by nature and provide care for our world at every park, beach, or neighborhood that my life takes me. I aspire to become an autonomous spacecraft developer who utilizes GIS to promote a sustainable space industry. My interest in AI is learning how space exploration can incorporate AI applications to advance sustainable goals in orbital mechanics.

My name is Mya Beathley . I am from Baton Rouge, Lousiana. In my free time I love to travel to the beach and spend quality time with my friends. After completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, my career goal is to be a spacecraft engineer within a prominent aerospace company. My specific area of interest in artificial intelligence involves leveraging historical data from prior aerospace missions to discern recurring trajectory patterns, ultimately minimizing the reliance on human intervention.

Hey! My name is Valentina, and I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I love reading books, watching movies, trying new foods, and spending time with friends & family. As of right now, I’m in the process of discovering my true passions within the field of computer science. However, I hope my future career allows me to give back to my community. Personally, I'm interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cultural heritage. I am passionate about leveraging AI to preserve and enrich cultural heritage, encompassing various aspects such as songs, language, and art.

HI! I'm Viri Del Pesce Avila and I’m from Seattle, Washington. In my free time, I find joy in hiking, volunteering, and taking walks with my dogs. Looking ahead, my career aspirations involve developing robots that can foster natural interactions by accurately replicating physical touch in human-robot relationships. I envision a future where these robots can create meaningful connections, such as in a restaurant setting where human-robot pairs express emotions and connect with customers. What captivates me about AI is its potential in revolutionizing human-robot interaction and enhancing the way we experience technology in our daily lives.

My name is Angelly Cabrera and I am an electrical and computer engineering student with a specialization in artificial intelligence applications. I am a research assistant at USC's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, where I explore the applications of machine learning in healthcare and media. Currently, I am interested in leveraging AI to address environmental challenges, such as making sustainable technology attainable for those disproportionately affected by climate change.

Hi! I'm Jesse, a PhD student working on robotics and reinforcement learning with professors Erdem Biyik, Jesse Thomason, and Joseph J. Lim. 

I'm interested in enabling robots to autonomously learn new tasks in new environments.

Hello, I’m Emily. I’m a PhD student advised by Dr. Yan Liu at the Melady Lab, and am really enjoying it! My research interests are in multimodal AI: building machine learning systems for the real-world with applications in health, healthcare, and sustainability. Prior to USC, I did my BA in computer science at UC Berkeley. 

I’m an avid figure skater and like flower arranging, sunset walks around campus, and frequent visits to my hometown in San Diego. I look forward to learning with everyone!