Curious about how high school students can break into cutting-edge AI research? Join a Former Virginia Tech researcher and current UNC Charlotte professor as he shares how you can explore real-world topics in AI. You’ll learn how to shape a meaningful research question, approach hands-on projects in Computer Science and Engineering, and turn your interests into impactful work that stands out in college applications. Plus, Dr Siddharth has an open spot in his selective summer research group. Don’t miss the chance to learn what it takes to join and (maybe?) work directly with an AI scientist.
2017 Hunter Engineering
Dr. Siddharth Krishnan is former Researcher from Virginia Tech and currently a CS faculty member at UNC Charlotte with over a decade of research experience in AI, machine learning, and data analytics. He directs the Scalable Machine Research Lab, teaches AI and ML at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds a PhD from Virginia Tech. With 25+ publications and multiple Best Paper Awards, he also serves as the co-founder and Principal AI Scientist at SamvidAI, a startup focused on autonomous decision-making systems for enterprises.
.jpg)
Laila holds an AB in Social Studies with an emphasis on post-colonial theory and history from Harvard University, and an MM from the New England Conservatory in Jazz Voice. While in college, she held leadership roles on the Undergraduate Council, the Arts & Humanities Student Board, and a variety of activist organizations, including the Harvard Graduate Student Union.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a UNC Charlotte professor and gain expert guidance on getting started with AI research! Discover how to choose the right research question, build a meaningful project in computer science or engineering during high school, and use that experience to strengthen your college applications, especially for competitive STEM and tech programs.
