Name: Sofia Morris
Pronouns: she/her
Institution: California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo
Department: Computer Science
Biography:
I am Sofia Morris, a sophomore pursuing a computer science degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. My passion within the field of computer science lies in computer architecture and Human-Computer Interaction. Recently, I began working on a website that utilizes a Spotify API and React.js to take in keywords describing music and generate a personal playlist for the user. Recently, I initiated a project focused on utilizing the Spotify API and React.js to create personalized music playlists based on user-input keywords. My discovery of the SRP Program came about through my interaction with Professor Maria Pantoja. Intrigued by her research in parallel processing, I reached out to her, and she informed me of the project she is proposing to work on next summer, which investigates a newer architecture. This project aligns perfectly with my interests and I would be incredibly excited to contribute and learn in this dynamic research environment.
Academic Status: Undergraduate Student
Year in program: 2nd
Research Area/Department: Computer Science; Machine Learning/AI
Other, specify:
Major/Specialty: Computer Science
Degrees Earned or in Progress: Bachelors of Science
What courses or academic preparation have you completed to prepare for a summer internship experience?
Data Structures, Project Based Object Oriented Programming and Design, Intro to Computer Organization, Physics I, Linear Algebra, Calculus I-III
Have you published any research or worked on research/technical projects? No
Where has your research been published or where have you conducted research/technical projects?
Please describe your research/academic interests:
High Performance Computing and Machine Learning
Computational and Data Science Areas:
Computer Science; High-Performance Computing; Machine Learning and AI
Research Synergy:
I am interested in computational, AI/machine learning, and data science research due to their growing impact across all fields today. Whether medical, environmental, vehicular, etc, there are so many areas in this world with wide ranges for potential growth and efficiency that AI/machine learning and computation can bring. The DOE labs fall into these areas of growth due to their research focuses on energy, climate change, and national security, as my interests would allow for innovative ways to make energy-use or climate protection more efficient. I am striving to help the DOE solve complex problems and continue to grow alongside the technical world.
Motivation:
I am deeply passionate about computational research and am eager to collaborate with fellow students, professors, and DOE National Laboratory Scientists who share my interests, all with the goal of advancing DOE technology. As a college student, this represents a remarkable chance to enhance my computing skills while gaining invaluable experience within a supportive research environment. Moreover, joining the SRP would provide an excellent avenue for establishing meaningful connections with fellow computer scientists, fostering professional growth and collaboration opportunities.
Lightning Talk Title: Sofia Morris: High-Performance Computing and Deep Learning