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Explainable AI, machine learning insights, and research updates

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Education

Teaching methods, curriculum design, and educational innovation

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Leadership

Community building, mentorship, and growth experiences

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Culture

International experiences, bridge-building, and personal growth

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AI RESEARCH
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Making AI Explainable: Why Black Boxes Need Glass Doors

As AI systems become more powerful and pervasive, the need for explainability becomes critical. This post explores why transparency in AI isn't just nice to have—it's essential for building trust, ensuring fairness, and enabling effective human-AI collaboration.

Explainable AI Research
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EDUCATION
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Teaching CS to 8-Year-Olds: Lessons from COMPSCI 0.10

What I learned from teaching computer science to 350+ elementary school students. From turning algorithms into playground games to making abstraction concrete, here are the key insights that made complex concepts accessible to young minds.

Teaching Curriculum
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Culture 7 min read

From Xi'an to Berkeley and Back: Building Bridges Across Cultures

My journey between Eastern and Western educational systems taught me that the best learning happens when we build bridges between different perspectives. Here's how cultural diversity became my superpower in both research and teaching.

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Leadership 5 min read

Perfect Scores and Imperfect Journeys: Reflections on ACSL Success

Achieving a perfect 12/12 score in ACSL wasn't just about getting the answers right—it was about learning to help others find their own paths to success. Sometimes the most valuable lessons come from teaching, not winning.

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AI Research 9 min read

AI for Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities in Sentiment Analysis

Mental health applications of AI require unique considerations around privacy, bias, and ethical deployment. This post explores the technical and human challenges of building AI systems that can genuinely help people's emotional wellbeing.

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