Student Employment: Bailey Grant Research Assistant - School of Computing and Engineering AY 26-27

Position 1: AI-Powered Assistive System for Visual and Mobility Support

• Contribute to research that applies AI and software engineering to real-world challenges.
• Explore topics such as assistive technologies, computer vision, human–computer interaction, and virtual and augmented reality.
• Design and develop intelligent software tools that support accessibility, learning, and everyday activities.
• Review existing research, conduct experiments, and evaluate system performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with faculty and peers to develop ideas and build functional prototypes.
• Document findings and contribute to research publications, posters, and presentations.

• AI and Human Intelligence
• Human-AI Interaction and Trust
• AI Safety, Privacy, and Security
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Responsible and Ethical AI
• Ransomware and Cyber Defense
• AI for Social Good

• AI's Impact on Communication, Learning, and Decision-Making
• Human-Centered Cybersecurity

• Conduct research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Human-AI Interaction.
• Investigate the impact of AI on human intelligence, critical thinking, communication, trust, privacy, and society.
• Develop and evaluate AI/ML models and cybersecurity solutions.
• Analyze datasets, conduct experiments, surveys, and literature reviews.
• Contribute to research papers, technical reports, posters, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate on projects focused on responsible, secure, and human-centered AI.

• Participate in experimental work with electrolytic electroporation and pulsed electric field technologies being developed for applications such as cancer treatment and tissue engineering.
• Perform hands-on lab work, including testing and optimizing biomedical devices.
• Document experimental processes and results for analysis.
• Contribute to the creation of academic papers, reports, and presentations based on research outcomes.

• Attend regular meetings with faculty advisors to discuss progress and next steps.
• Maintain detailed records of research activities and findings.
• Uphold ethical research standards and follow safety protocols in the lab.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve research objectives.
• These roles provide a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to impactful projects under the mentorship of expert faculty.
• Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate student in the School of Computing and Engineering
• Less than 10 hrs per week
• Resume
• Cover letter addressing your research interests and how you would contribute to research efforts.