310 - Young Women in Research: Innovations Impacting Tomorrow

Sharon Chou, Ph.D. Candidate, Stanford University
Medha Ghatikesh, M.S. Software Management, Carnegie Mellon U/Silicon Valley
Lata Krishnamohan, Graduate Student, Carnegie Mellon U/Silicon Valley
Gladys Mercier, Director of Software Management, Carnegie Mellon U/Silicon Valley
Aditi Modak, Graduate Student, Carnegie Mellon U/Silicon Valley
Sheryl Root, Director/Assoc. Professor, Carnegie Mellon, President and CEO, RootAnalysis, and 2015 WITI Hall of Fame Honoree
Priya Sundararajan, Graduate Student, Carnegie Mellon U/Silicon Valley
Jia Zhang, Graduate Student, Carnegie Mellon U/Silicon Valley
June 4, 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Enterprising graduate students showcase their innovative thinking in technology research projects, including:

- Grabbing energy from the air to charge your cell phone
- Capturing both sunlight and heat for energy
- Dynamic storytelling for children
- Maximizing physical therapy while improving your golf swing
- Finding the path to pursue your passion
- Expanding your video viewing audience
- Securing your smartphone via user authentication

Following the presentations, poster exhibits of each project - accompanied by their researcher - will be on display in the Exhibit Hall for discussion and follow-up.