Zora Zhang

Year in School
Junior

Major
Computer Science

Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence Interactive Computing

Research Mentor
Yongjoo Park

Research/Engagement Experience
During the past year at CS STARS, I worked on the on-device interaction mining project with Professor Ranjitha Kumar's Data-Driven Design Group. On campus, I was involved in Hack4Impact as a Tech Lead, engineering software products for non-profit organizations. Additionally, I have been a CA for CS225 and am presently working at Research Park.

Interests
Database and cloud platforms for AI

Project Title
Causal-relational data system (CARE)

How did I get interested in Computer Science?
I took an AI and Web Development Intro class in high school, through which I saw the potential of CS in bringing ideas into reality. I also enjoyed creating solutions to problems.

What social interests matter to me?
Gender equality

What is my most impactful college experience?
Developing software products for non-profit organizations at Hack4Impact

These are a few of my favorite things!
Cats, matcha latte, and Obsidian.md

Research Description
Detailed research project assignment TBD

Biography
Zora Zhang is a junior majoring in Computer Science. She is currently exploring her academic interests in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and database systems. She loves learning new things and enjoys the process of turning ideas into reality. She believes that the ultimate goal of technology and data is to serve communities for social good. In her free time, she is an amateur photographer, and she enjoys digital art.