Hi — I'm Emily! I am currently pursuing my B.S. in Mathematics & M.S. in Computer Science at Stanford University.
I am a researcher in the Stanford Vision and Learning Lab (SVL), where I am
fortunate to conduct research on visual reasoning under Prof. Jiajun Wu.
In addition, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to work under Prof. Li Fei-Fei
and Prof. Tobias Gerstenberg on projects
that explore different aspects of visual intelligence and their intersections with cognitive science. My research
focuses on developing AI that understands the structure of the visual world and leverages this understanding to
reason with human-like flexibility.
Beyond research, I’m passionate about advancing diversity in tech and have dedicated myself to creating engaging CS experiences for underrepresented communities.
My research interests lie in machine learning and computer vision, with an emphasis on visual reasoning.
Inspired by human cognition, I aspire to develop machines that can perceive, understand, and reason
about the visual world with human-like flexibility and adaptability. In particular, I am interested in
learning representations and abstractions to capture the structure inherent in the visual world and
leveraging them to tackle complex, real-world reasoning tasks.
As a young woman in STEM, I am incredibly grateful for the diverse opportunities, inspiring mentors, and inclusive communities that have supported me over the years. These experiences fuel my passion for empowering others through teaching and outreach. Here are some of the most meaningful experiences I have had:
Stanford AI4ALL.
A summer program designed to ignite students' passion for AI by exposing them to cutting-edge advancements in the field —- just as it sparked my own interest when I attended it in high school.
Program Manager, 2020-Present.