Blog & Talks
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My Ph.D. was Pointless, Noisy, and Exploitative–and I would do it again.
A systems-level look at a California-based STEM Ph.D. An honest reflection on exploitation, noise, and uncertainty in academia—and why I'd still do it again.
18 May 2022 -
[Video] Design Out Helplessness: AI Interventions for Game Inclusivity
My PhD dissertation defense on using AI techniques to make games more accessible and inclusive, covering diagnostic taxonomy of failure, dynamic tutorials, and reinforcement learning-powered assistance methods.
26 Mar 2022 -
So You Want to Get a PhD?
Things I wish I had known before starting my PhD. A guide for those considering the academic path, covering the decision, the search, and the application process.
10 Nov 2018