Sri Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla

Sri Yash Tadimalla is a Ph.D. student in the College of Computing and Informatics at UNC Charlotte, where he is pursuing an interdisciplinary degree in Computer Science and Sociology under the guidance of Dr. Mary Lou Maher. Serving as the Technology Focal Point for the United Nations MGCY Science Policy Interface and the incumbent General Secretary of the World Student Platform for Engineering Education and Development (SPEED), he advocates for the equitable advancement of STEM education on a global scale, actively fostering youth participation in STEM initiatives through engagements with the United Nations Major Group and stakeholder mechanisms.  As an immigrant delving into technology access research, Yash offers nuanced insights into the intricate links between educational and technological accessibility and global food and health insecurities, all profoundly shaped by his research, personal journey, and professional experiences. At UNC Charlotte he is assisting various NSF research projects under the Center for Humane AI, the Center for Education Innovation (CEIR) Lab, and the Human-Centered Computing (HCC) Lab. He is the President of the Charlotte Human-centered Research Group and the Graduate and Professional Student Government at UNCC, serving on various Boards and Committees at Charlotte. His research agenda explores how an individual’s identity influences their interaction with and learning of technology, particularly in the domains of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science (CS) education. He has showcased his research at distinguished international conferences across diverse global locations including North America, South Africa, Western Europe, Australia, and South Asia.