Staff

Hey, I’m Arya, one of the Education Leads of the I2 Intro Course! I took the intro course myself because I was interested in ML and ethics, and wanted to learn more, but didn’t know where to start. I really enjoyed the intro course, and since I love teaching, I was a TA for it. Now, I’m excited to co-lead it and work with the rest of leadership to make this the best quarter yet! I’m a CS student at UW, and outside of school, I like exploring new food spots, music, and trying new things.

Hey, I’m Misha, one of the Education Leads for the I2 Intro Course! I am a CS student at UW focused on machine learning and its applications in neuroscience. I became part of the I2 leadership because I really enjoy teaching and helping other students recognize their potential. Through my roles in the Intro Course and the Data Science Initiative, I aim to help more students learn practical skills in ML, AI, and neuroscience, and feel more confident in these subjects. Outside of college, I am a classical Indian dancer and write poetry. I love Bollywood (movies and music), playing ultimate frisbee, and traveling.

Hi all! I’m Ayushi! I took Intro to NeuroAI last Fall Quarter and found that my interest lies in understanding the relationship between AI and neuroscience and therefore, I’m super excited to be a TA for this course! I’m really fascinated with learning about using ML for understanding the brain and neuro-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. I am a junior at UW and really excited to learn more about NeuroAI from I2 and also help others realize why this field is so amazing! Besides school, some of my other interests are dancing, watching TV series, listening to music, traveling and obsessing over new things!

Hi, I’m Carter! I’m a CS student studying deep learning, primarily NLP. I’ve always had a childlike wonder with “intelligent computers” and I’m delighted I get to improve them with I2. Outside of school I love reading, biking, and being confused by puzzles!

I’m Chaytan. I guess the first thing to know about me is that I love rain, trees, fungi, and plants, and they’re what made me want to form this team. I think that technology has enabled humans to destroy ourselves and organisms around us, but I’m hoping that the right technology can also enable us to reevaluate how we think and act. To me this team is an environment about experimenting and discovering those technologies: codifying generally intelligent computation and environmental understanding through environmental interaction.

Hey there! My name is Varun. I have been working on this course for a while and with the help of some amazing people, it came together. I really believe in the power of education and teaching and how it can shape lives. I attribute my successes today to my teachers, peer or adult. With this course I aim to spark interest for Neuro/AI in college students around the world. My specialty within DL is Reinforcement Learning, and I hope to be able to continue research in that field. Apart from nerdy stuff, I enjoy guitar, skateboarding, and videogames. So basically more nerdy stuff.

Hey there, I’m Ameya! I took the intro course myself the first time it was run and absolutely loved it, so I decided to TA for it, and now I’m leading it! I am fortunate to be surrounded by intelligent, dedicated i2 leadership who share a common passion for Neuro/AI and are always happy to help. I really enjoyed this course as it provided me with a great starting point to further explore Neuro/AI and I hope it does the same for you. Outside of i2, I’m a junior in CS at UW, and I absolutely love solving puzzles, playing video games and am always down for a game of pool!

Hey, I’m Vibhav! I’m currently a junior here at UW in CS. I had been interested in learning ML since I came to the university, but was completely overwhelmed by where to start. The intro course was exactly what I needed! I liked the course enough to TA it the following quarter, and now I’m thrilled to be leading it with Ameya! In my free time I enjoy running and videogames among many other nerdy things.

Hey, I’m Chendur, and I am a 3rd-year CS undergrad! I took Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing last year, but I really want to hone in on those skills, so I’m super excited to help y’all with the Intro Course content. Feel free to chat with me chat about this course, tennis, working in the industry, and Rubik’s Cubes!

Hi, I’m Kanishka! I’m a currently a sophomore computer science major. I took the I2 Intro course last year without really knowing anything about AI, and was super interested in everything we learned. Since then, I’ve taken other AI-related coursework at UW and done related research/projects. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and Seattle sports-induced suffering. Looking forward to TA for this class!

Hey! I’m Nirav. I’m a first-year student intending on majoring in Computer Science, with a minor in math and business administration. Right now, I’m really interested in everything about ML and AI. I like to go to the gym and walk around campus. I had a lot of fun in the intro course this fall, so I’m excited to TA for this quarter!

Hi everyone! I’m Saad, a computer science major that’s interested in artificial intelligence and its impact on society. I took the intro I2 course last Autumn and I found the topics super interesting. As someone who loves helping other people out, I hope I’ll be a resourceful TA, and I also hope I’ll form new connections along the way. I look forward to seeing you guys!

Hello, I’m Sophie! I’m currently a sophomore studying Computer Science. I’ve always had a vague interest in Machine Learning and AI, so I had a lot of fun exploring all of its different specialized applications with the Intro course. In my free time, I play the piano, I love skiing, and I enjoy watching cdramas, anime, and sports.

Hello! I’m Abel, a first year who intends to major in some variation of applied math and neuroscience with a minor in philosophy and bioethics. Before taking the intro course, I was really interested in approaches to machine learning and how neuroscience inspired them. AI is clearly revolutionizing everyday sectors, and I find it important to consider, and help others consider, the intuition and fundamental mechanics behind it all. Academia aside, I play more than a handful ball sports; I enjoy biking, going on walks, spending time with friends; and other activities I can’t immediately think of!

Hey! I’m Emma. I am a freshman intending to major in Psychology & Informatics. I took the intro course because I was interested in the links between neuroscience and computer science! I wanted to be a TA to further my understanding. Outside of school, I love going to the gym, reading, and cooking!

Hello! I’m an intended Computer Science major with an interest in machine learning. In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, go on walks, and eat food. I really enjoyed taking the I2 course so I decided to TA for it!

Hello! I’m Adam, and I am a current third year student studying Informatics: Data Science and minoring in Statistics. Outside of education, I like games, music, and movies!

Hi! I’m Ankit, and I am a current second year studying Computer Science with an interest in computational biology and things of that nature. Outside of academics, I really enjoy nature, hiking, skiing, and playing tennis. I look forward to meeting everyone!

Hello! I’m a 3rd-year double majoring in CS and MATH. I am interested in and would like to learn more about many things!

Hey, I’m Anupritaa! I’m a sophomore at UW intending to major in Computer Science or ACMS. I really enjoyed taking the Intro Course and learning about the interconnections between neuroscience and AI, so I decided to become a TA. Outside of school, I like reading, working out and playing piano!

Hello! I’m an intended Computer Science major with an interest in machine learning. In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, go on walks, and eat food. I really enjoyed taking the I2 course so I decided to TA for it!

Hi, I’m Prayug! I’m currently a sophomore at UW studying computer science. In my free time, I like going to the gym, watching football, and listening to music.

Hey, I’m Arya. I really enjoyed the intro course due to my interest in the intersection of ethics and applied machine learning, and since I’m passionate about teaching, I wanted to TA! I’m a CS student at UW, and outside of school, I like exploring new food spots, reading, and trying new things.

I’m Jeffrey J, a second year, and I’m interested in I2 because of AI & ML, as I plan to use it to eventually take over the world. Other than that, I’m still learning, and am also interested in how it can make education more accessible and personalized. Outside of I2, I have a lot of other interests that change semi-frequently. Right now, I’m into cardistry/magic and Roblox game development.

Hi, I’m Pushpesh! I’m majoring in CS and am interested in AI. I took the i2 intro course and gained a lot of foundational knowledge about AI because of it. In my spare time, I love to play the piano and pretty much any sport (watching sports is an also a hobby).

Hi I’m Shey! I’m a junior majoring in computer science, and I’m interested in how AI can contribute to healthcare. I found the I2 Intro Neuro/AI course to be a good starting point for developing interest and exploring more outside of class. One more cool thing I want to explore is freestyle skiing, feel free to reach out if you’re interested as well!

Hi, I am Shravani, and I am a Computer Science major at UW. I enjoyed the Intro course because it gave me a basic knowledge of many subfields in AI. It was really interesting exploring the overlaps of neuroscience and AI. Outside academics, I enjoy traveling, watching movies, and Sudoku.

Hey, I’m Soham! I am a freshman majoring in computer science and very interested in AI and its applications in the medical field as well as AI ethics. I really enjoyed exploring and learning about these topics in the I2 Intro Course and that is why I wanted to TA for it. Outside of school, I like traveling, reading and playing tennis!

Hello, I’m Eric, and I joined this club mostly because I found the idea of intelligence really interesting. Is it something that is special and unique, or is it something that could be recreated? I’m leaning towards the latter due to the impressive recent advancements in AI. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and hiking, and I occasionally play tennis.

Hey, this is Frank. I’m a CS junior with a preference for AI and systems. I like learning and fiddling with complex stuff that I don’t understand. In my free time I like to play FPS with my friends while screaming, code some useless things, and read about new tech.

Hi, my name is Hongjian /xoŋtɕiɛn/, you can call me Jay for simplicity. I gained a lot from I2’s intro course and hope to help you learn as I did. I major in linguistics and cs. In my spare time I listen to a ton of j-pop and classical.

Hi, my name is Justin. I joined I2 to explore an interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and being apart of the intro course last year helped me do just that. My hobbies include volleyball, video games, and looking mysterious in libraries.

My name is Kelland. I read a lot of sci-fi as a kid, so I’ve been thinking about AI for a while. I2 has been a great place for me to explore these ideas, and I hope to give you the same experience. I also like electronic music and german poetry.