Background

Grace is a PhD student in Computer Science. She graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University with a double major in Computer Science and English with a concentration in Creative Writing. She conducted research with Professor Lydia Chilton to develop writing tools to support STEM experts in communicating complex science topics on social media to engage a broader audience. She also worked with Professor Smaranda Muresan to understand the explanation capabilities of Large Language Models in conversational dialogues. Beyond her undergraduate research experiences, Grace co-designed and taught an after-school computer science and computing program for first and second-graders at PS 153. She also served as a Head Speaking Fellow at Barnad’s Writing and Speaking Center, empowering students to explore, question, and reflect on their speaking and listening skills. 

Research Interests

Grace’s research focuses on exploring the evolving relationship between humans and AI, specifically in the context of education and writing. She is interested in working with educators and students to understand the impacts of evolving technologies on classroom learning and how to support both educators and students navigate the advantages and drawbacks of new technologies.