Women in Engineering Day Spotlight Luncheon
This year's theme is Engaging More Women in AI and 4IR Technologies. Join distinguished panelists for a discussion in AI and robotics at Southwest Research Institute. Registration is open to the public.
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- 1223 Martin Goland Ave
- San Antonio, Texas
- United States 78238
- Building: 263
- Room Number: Presentation Room
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- Co-sponsored by Southwest Research Institute Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE ERG)
- Starts 06 June 2024 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 28 June 2024 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Lynne Randolph of Southwest Research Institute
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Lynne Randolph is an Institute Engineer at Southwest Research Institute, with expertise in intelligent transportation systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital infrastructure, and AI strategy. She is a key driver of SwRI's research and development efforts to integrate Large Language Models (LLM) across various domains and has developed a strategic roadmap for advanced robotic operations in austere environments. Her leadership and technical expertise are pivotal in guiding interdisciplinary teams toward innovative solutions.
As a system architect for advanced traffic management software, Ms. Randolph has designed critical components that significantly enhance statewide traffic operations. Her ongoing contributions drive technological advancements, significantly improving the safety and efficiency of modern transportation systems and other complex infrastructures. Additionally, she actively engages in national standards groups, readily sharing her expertise to advance AI, digital infrastructure, and transportation data sharing.
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Prativa Hartnett of Southwest Research Institute
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Prativa Hartnett is a Research Computer Scientist at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). She has experience managing internal research and development (IR&D) projects related to cognitive load using third-generation neural networks, Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs), and investigating the relationship between environmental exposures and health outcomes. In the future, she intends to work on creating decision support tools for healthcare applications.
Apart from her project management role, Prativa has contributed to the open-source Advanced Locomotive Technology and Rail Infrastructure Optimization System (ALTRIOS) train simulation platform as a full-stack developer, has been a machine learning consultant for AI applications, worked on automated neuron tracking, and is a team member of the Artificial Intelligence for Mass Spectrometry (AIMS) group working on a cheminformatics decision support tool using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry.
Prativa pursued graduate studies in Statistics and Data Science, specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. For her undergraduate education, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature while simultaneously studying biology and philosophy as minors. This diverse academic background allowed her to develop strong interdisciplinary skills that she now uses in her primary focus area: applying AI to improve healthcare technologies.
Beyond her professional work, Prativa has an artistic side; she writes poetry, oil paints, and enjoys quality time with her husband and their 17-year-old corgi mix named Oscar.
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Mariafernanda Amaya of Plus One Robotics
Mariafernanda Amaya graduated in 2021 from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a degree in Electrical Engineering. During her time at the university, she was highly involved in her department, serving as a College of Engineering Ambassador, the president of IEEE, and earning the award of Ms. Engineering.
Her career journey began five years ago with an internship at Plus One Robotics, a startup specializing in robotic and automated material handling solutions that emphasize human-robot collaboration. Following her internship, she secured a full-time position as a Systems Integration Engineer and has been a valuable team member ever since. At Plus One Robotics, Mariafernanda has honed her robotics programming skills, becoming certified in Fanuc programming, and has successfully led multiple projects from design to field acceptance testing. She has been recognized for her excellent client support, which underscores her commitment to delivering top-notch solutions.
Mariafernanda is a passionate advocate for women in engineering. She actively participates in various communities aimed at supporting and empowering women in the field. She mentors a group of college girls as part of the Ingeniera Foundation, a national Latina engineer community, helping to guide the next generation of female engineers.
Outside of work, Mariafernanda believes strongly in the power of networking both within and beyond her field. She engages in her hobbies, such as fashion and entertainment, by attending events and connecting with new people, always expanding her community and fostering relationships.
Agenda
11:30 AM - Lunch Served
11:45 AM - Panel Begins
12:30 PM - Q&A