ESP Biography



SHREYA RAVIKUMAR, MIT sophomore studying Computer Science and AI.




Major: 6-4

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2025

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Past Classes

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C15942: AI and Science: An Introduction to AI and its Applications in Modern Research in HSSP Spring 2024 (Mar. 02, 2024)
Have you ever wondered what all the buzz about AI is about? In this course, we will learn about what artificial intelligence is and how it is being used in the world today. We will give you an opportunity to explore current research surrounding AI and how AI is used in various fields of science through a series of engaging lectures given by various teachers. No prior background in AI is needed - we hope to see you there!


E15797: Engineers Without Borders: Projects in Global Development in Splash 2023 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2023)
Learn about the exciting work MIT Engineers Without Borders is doing in global development! In this class, you'll get an overview the projects we're working on - renovating a healthcare clinic and building a fully-irrigated garden - and the engineering and social challenges that come along with it. Afterwards, we'll be doing hands-on activities in health, sanitation, and irrigation, so you can experience the work we do.


C15856: From Sexist Recruiting Tools to Biased Sentencing Algorithms - Why we Need Ethics in AI in Splash 2023 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2023)
From personalized TikTok feeds to smart chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our lives. However, it’s not always been for the better. In this class, you will learn about times when AI went wrong, such as sexist recruiting tools and biased criminal sentencing algorithms, and the importance of considering societal and ethical implications of AI. Find out with us in this awesome course - no prior background in AI is needed - we hope to see you there!


C15482: AI and Science: An Introduction to AI and its Applications in Modern Research in HSSP Spring 2023 (Feb. 25, 2023)
Have you ever wondered what all the buzz about AI is about? In this course, we will learn about what artificial intelligence is and how it is being used in the world today. We will give you an opportunity to explore current research surrounding AI and how AI is used in various fields of science through a series of engaging lectures given by various teachers. No prior background in AI is needed - we hope to see you there!


C15276: Racist Chatbots, Sexist Recruiting Tools and Flawed Facial Recognition - AI Gone Wrong and How to (try to) Fix It in Splash 2022 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2022)
From personalized TikTok feeds to smart assistants to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our lives. However, it’s not always been for the better. In this class, you will learn not only about times when AI went wrong, such as racist chatbots and sexist recruiting tools, but also how to try to mitigate this risk through safe and ethical AI practices. Find out with us in this awesome course - no prior background in AI is needed - we hope to see you there!