Hello World, I'm Joyce! πŸ‘‹

I am an incoming PhD student researching human-AI interaction, education, and NLP.

I am currently a senior at Grinnell College, pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, and Digital Studies (Expected May 2026). At Grinnell, I am mainly advised by Professors Samuel Rebelsky, Sarah Purcell, and William Rebelsky.

Previously, I interned at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute under Professor Paulo Carvalho, Columbia University under Professor Brian Smith, Amazon Science, and three startups.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, playing the harp, hiking, and spending time with my friends, family, and dog.

Always happy to chat for any reason. Please feel free to reach out!

News

Mar 2026

✈️ Traveling to Evanston, IL -> Palo Alto, CA -> Pittsburgh, PA -> Ithaca, NY -> San Diego, CA to attend PhD Visit Days

Feb 2026

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ Accepted to 5 PhD programs πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Feb 2026

πŸ† Awarded the NSF CRA Research Travel Grant (NSF Award No. 2335072)

Feb 2026

πŸ† Awarded the ACM SIGCSE TS SRC Travel Grant

Feb 2026

✈️ Traveled to St Louis, MO to present my first-author paper at ACM SIGCSE TS'26

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My work with the Grinnell Middle School reflects my lifelong passion for teaching, mentoring, and service. Under my leadership, what began as a volunteer effort with 5 students has grown into a thriving program serving over 40 students from Grades 4-8.