PhD student earns major National Science Foundation fellowship
Livia Betti has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Fellowship Program award.Ìý
The NSF program supports outstanding grad students from across the country in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields who are pursuing research-based master’s or doctoral degree.
Betti, a computer science PhD student advised by Assistant Professor Esther Rolf, is advancing research at the intersection of data-centric AI and machine learning theory, with a focus on understanding what makes a dataset effective for model training.Ìý
"My latest project explores factors of dataset composition in geospatial applications. I'm really motivated by opportunities for my work to inform real-world decisions and policy, such as data collection and dataset design decisions. Ultimately, I aim to develop theoretical foundations that explain and guide these choices, to help bridge empirical insights with a formal understanding," Betti said.
GRFP awardees receive a $37,000 annual stipend and cost of education allowance for the next three years as well as professional development opportunities.