Mentorship & Outreach

In 2024, I was honored to be a recipient of the USC Viterbi Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award and EiS Excellence in Science Communication for Social Good Award.

Research Mentorship

Doing Cool Things with Emily

If you are a USC undergraduate, Masters’s student, or USC affiliate, please see this project interest form for open positions in my ongoing projects.

I encourage inquiries from students at all levels.

For general interest, check out our Melady lab-wide interest form.

Good Life Discussions

Asking big questions in a safe, supportive setting

I co-facilitate the Engineering in Society Good Life Discussions with a Philosphy PhD candidate.

We are expanding this series to more undergraduate and PhD students!

Google AI Community Project

Fostering curiosity & diversity in AI

I served as a mentor for USC’s Google AI Community Project and advisory board member for K-12 STEM Center AI initiatve in Spring 2024.

We designed and fasciliated learning activities at the LA Maker Fair, Black College Success STEAM Academy workshop series, Crenshaw YMCA Middle School workshop, and other LA community events!

Research & General Guidance

Exploring research & scholarships

I’m happy to chat about anything research- or academic-related.

If you are a UC Berkeley undergraduate, feel free to swing by my weekly advising drop-in office hours for Berkeley Undergraduate Research (listed here) or post on Ed OURS 101.

Engaging Girls in STEM

Empowering youth in STEM & technological careers

From 2023-2024, I was an ambassador for the Engaging Girls in STEM program.

I still occasionally assist with activities.

Reach out to Anthony at Quan_Anthony@lacoe.edu to learn more.