# @sarforre on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DC-Gc6FyuIl
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-29T21:26:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sarah Forrest (@sarforre) — https://gondola.cc/sarforre

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#phd update: I’ve spent hours writing and revising written materials for my Ph.D applications and reminding myself not to panic.

I am pursuing a #PhD to explore the intersection of technology and humanity. 

Research Interests:
> Advancing Human-Computer Interaction to create more intuitive and accessible technologies.
> Investigating Societal Computing's impact on communities and organizations.
> Exploring Information Sciences to better understand how we process and share knowledge in the digital age.
> Examining the Future of Work and its implications for society.

I'm excited to potentially join the research communities at institutions like #Cornell, #Carnegie Mellon, #UPenn, #Harvard, #MIT, #Northeastern, and #UMass Amherst and more... 

#Thankful for all of the support and direction I have received so far!

The first paragraph of my SOP: (paraphrased) 
Technological breakthroughs often remain confined within industry circles, raising a critical question: How do we effectively bridge the gap between advancements in AI and their practical applications in society? My intense contemplation about how to perceive the world, interact with it, and make a meaningful impact has been deeply intertwined with my fascination with computers—devices that extend the power of the human mind. As computers perform increasingly more intelligent tasks, I am captivated by the potential future where humans and machines think together to accomplish tasks and solve problems. In the past years, I have focused my research on identifying the pathways and barriers to technology adoption. 

#PhDJourney #HCI #FutureOfWork #AcademicLife #Innovation #ResearchCommunity #Gradschool #firstgeneration #relatable #staycurious #work #remotework #artificialintelligence

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