Second-year Computational Data Science student Katelyn Buechler is in the first-ever cohort of Ted Petrie Honors College Scholars at Michigan State University.
“Data science has always intrigued me ever since I’d discovered the concept of artificial intelligence,” she said. “Watching AI evolve in real time, especially in these past few years has been exciting.”
She noted her passion for artificial intelligence has existed for a long time.
“After discovering how AI can be used to help in the medical field, especially as a screening tool to treat and detect diseases, I knew immediately the positive change these machine learning tools could bring about in the world,” Buechler said.
She said that positive change is something she wants to be part of, but such a career trajectory often requires a graduate degree in data science.
“Pursuing higher education has always been a dream of mine, and through the opportunities presented by this scholarship that dream no longer feels so distant,” she said.
“I not only feel one step closer to continuing my academic aspirations, but also toward my career,” Buechler said. “Being one of the first MSU students to receive the Petrie Scholarship is something I will never forget — it is such an astounding honor and privilege. It will be life-changing to so many of us.”
Story courtesy of MSU Honors College.
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