Fellow:Faith Ivy Owino
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Bio
I am a junior at Ithaca College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Data Science. Originally from Kenya, I spent two years in Singapore for my International Baccalaureate at United World College South East Asia. Grounded in the mission of making education a force for peace, unity, and a sustainable future, UWC has shaped and continues to shape my purpose today.
As a child, I always dreamed of becoming a lawyer to advocate for marginalized voices, give a voice to the voiceless. Over time, that drive to create change has continued to evolve and found new outlets like technology. Discovering programming has been a huge turning point for me. Watching how a few lines of code could build tools that change millions of lives will forever be an inspiration. That sense of possibility, of creating meaningful, scalable change has fueled a deep interest in ethical technology, human-centered design, emerging technologies like AI and ethical tech laws.
Across my experiences in research, teaching, IT, and marketing roles, I continuously explore how digital tools can be used to solve real-world problems. From a summer research with my professor on the ethics of Generative AI ,to my work as a student service desk consultant , I remain committed to using technology not just as a tool to innovate, but as a means to bridge societal gaps in an equitable, ethical and meaningful way.
Achievements
1st Runners-Up Great Debaters Contest
Recognized for strong research, argumentation, and public speaking at the national level.
Raise Your Game : Student Leadership Program Completed a leadership program focused on mentorship, self-awareness, and impact. Kenya Music Festival Choir Participated in Kenya’s Music Festival and got to the Nationals stage showcasing musical excellence. Mathematics Application and Interpretation Commendation Honored for outstanding performance in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation . Summer Research Scholar Researched Generative AI ethics under faculty mentorship and presented findings at the Summer Scholars Symposium.
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