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Turning Passion Into Innovation: Stephanie Sicilian男女操逼视频软件檚 Path to Seidenberg and AI
Stephanie Sicilian (MS in Information Systems 男女操逼视频软件26), began her Pace journey as an undergraduate Biology major and a student-athlete on the women男女操逼视频软件檚 volleyball team on Pace男女操逼视频软件檚 Pleasantville campus. Being a curious and driven person both on and off the court, after Stephanie found her passion for technology, she transferred into the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems and graduated with a BA in Computer Science, along with a minor in Business. Today, she is a student leader pursuing her Master男女操逼视频软件檚 in Information Systems with a concentration in Data Science at Pace男女操逼视频软件檚 New York City campus, and constantly setting standards both in the classroom and in all the research projects she is involved in男女操逼视频软件攁s you are about to find out from this interview with her.
At Seidenberg, Stephanie was able to finally find the opportunities that her passion for technology always wanted to explore, but was never able to in her high school surroundings.
Seidenberg男女操逼视频软件檚 accredited programs, cutting-edge facilities, and hands-on learning opportunities gave me the foundation I needed to succeed.
While she had a general interest in tech and computer science when she enrolled into Seidenberg, Stephanie continued to say that 男女操逼视频软件渢he rapid growth of artificial intelligence across industries inspired me to deepen my understanding of this groundbreaking field. This is why I chose to stay at Seidenberg for my master男女操逼视频软件檚 degree男女操逼视频软件攂ecause of the incredible support I男女操逼视频软件檝e received from faculty and peers across both campuses.男女操逼视频软件
In the first semester of her master男女操逼视频软件檚 program, the Information Systems Principles course set the stage for some of Stephanie男女操逼视频软件檚 most impactful experiences. In that class, she had an opportunity to write a conference paper and develop a full-stack working prototype. Under the guidance of Dr. Youngsoo Shin, she worked with her peers Himanish Nellutla and Dundi Vyshnavi Durga Majji as the team leader to successfully develop an AI-powered stock investment risk calculator, designed to help novice investors make more informed financial decisions. For Stephanie, one of the most important lessons she learned 男女操逼视频软件渨as the importance of delivering a quality user experience.男女操逼视频软件 The team男女操逼视频软件檚 research heavily focused on understanding the needs of end users, so they conducted voluntary surveys with Pace students to collect critical feedback that shaped the tool男女操逼视频软件檚 accessibility and usability.
This project, combining research, technical development, and leadership while solving real-world problems in a user-focused way, only reinforced Stephanie男女操逼视频软件檚 passion for tech. 男女操逼视频软件淭he experience taught me how to balance technical work with leadership responsibilities, but also deepened my appreciation for user-centered design. Writing the conference paper taught me how to present technical ideas for an academic audience, while leading the team allowed me to develop project management and teamwork skills.男女操逼视频软件
But, Stephanie男女操逼视频软件檚 passion for innovation extends far beyond the classroom. As a graduate assistant to Dr. Christelle Scharff, she has been instrumental in the development of the new Pace AI Lab. In this role, she has worked on building machine learning models, training convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and developing Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). Her technical contributions have helped shape the lab into a resource for students eager to explore artificial intelligence.
Beyond technical contributions, Stephanie has continued to take on leadership. She has expanded the lab男女操逼视频软件檚 presence on campus by hosting events and collaborating with other student organizations to create joint workshops. For example, Stephanie mentioned that 男女操逼视频软件渁s the Communications Lead for the Google Developer Group on campus, I took the initiative to reach out to certified Google Developer Experts and invited them to speak at our club events. One of the highlights of this role was bringing in tech prodigy Tanmay Bakshi, an AI software architect at IBM, to share his expertise with our community.男女操逼视频软件 Another great opportunity was attending the NYC Google Developer Fest 2024, where she engaged closely with event panelists and got to discuss the importance of inclusivity in emerging technologies.
Stephanie also shared that a standout event for her was hosting the AI Show and Tool workshop in collaboration with the AI Lab, where she and her fellow club members presented AI-driven academic tools to help students enhance their learning. 男女操逼视频软件淲hat made this event truly special was the overwhelming turnout of students who came not only to learn, but to present their own tools as well. The room was fully engaged, with lively discussions and an incredible exchange of ideas that showcased the impact of AI on academic and personal productivity.男女操逼视频软件
The collaborative environment, access to advanced tools, and opportunities for innovation make Seidenberg the ideal place to prepare for a future in AI and technology.
If all this hunger for innovation wasn男女操逼视频软件檛 impressive enough, Stephanie has also stayed connected to her athletic background by returning to her high school as a volunteer coach for the girls男女操逼视频软件 volleyball team. 男女操逼视频软件淎s a former captain who led the program to its first state championship title, it was incredibly fulfilling to give back to the team and program that shaped my foundation in teamwork and leadership. Coaching allowed me to mentor and help young athletes in my community grow in the sport. It also provided a meaningful balance to my academic and technical work, serving as a reminder of the importance of discipline, teamwork, and resilience男女操逼视频软件攓ualities that have been essential in both my athletic and professional pursuits.男女操逼视频软件
To wrap up our conversation, we asked Stephanie to name three things that she believes would describe the Seidenberg school. She said that, 男女操逼视频软件淔irst, the supportive community at Seidenberg truly stands out. I was immediately welcomed by faculty, staff, and peers who were eager to help me succeed. This sense of belonging made the transition from another major seamless and inspired me to fully embrace the opportunities available within the field and deepen my passion for learning.男女操逼视频软件
Secondly, Stephanie pointed out Seidenberg男女操逼视频软件檚 emphasis on hands-on learning. Putting in succinctly, Stephanie went on to mention that 男女操逼视频软件渇rom developing machine learning models in the AI Lab to building full-stack prototypes in class, I男女操逼视频软件檝e gained practical experience that bridges the gap between theory and application. Seidenberg男女操逼视频软件檚 computing resources, including access to high-performance computing systems and state-of-the-art labs, have been crucial in supporting my technical projects and research endeavors.男女操逼视频软件
And finally, Stephanie pointed out that 男女操逼视频软件淪eidenberg provides incredible opportunities for growth and innovation The school fosters an environment where students can explore cutting-edge technology, network with industry professionals, and showcase their creativity.男女操逼视频软件
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