Hello World, I'm Joyce! 👋
I am a first-year PhD student at 
Stanford University, advised by Dora Demszky. My work is graciously supported by the 
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
My research lies at the intersection of HCI, AIED, and NLP. I study the translational and implementation science of AI systems to develop scalable and sustainable education measures through participatory design with teachers.
In May 2026, I received my Bachelor's with Honors in Computer Science, Statistics, and Digital Studies from 
Grinnell College. I was supported by the Founder's Scholarship (full-scholarship) and was also a recipient of the Henry and Theresa Walker Endowed Prize for Excellence in Computer Science. At Grinnell, I primarily worked with Sarah Purcell, Samuel Rebelsky, and William Rebelsky.
Previously, I interned at 
Carnegie Mellon University HCII with Paulo Carvalho, 
Columbia University with Brian Smith, and 3 startups. I also worked as a computer science instructor at the Grinnell Middle School.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, cafe-hopping, playing the harp, hiking, and spending time with my friends, family, and dog. Please feel free to reach out for any reason!
Cornell University (Information Science)
Northwestern University (Computer Science + Learning Sciences)
UC San Diego (Computer Science & Engineering)
