Ashlyn Campbell

Ashlyn Campbell is a senior majoring in Computer Science and Sociology with a concentration in Data Science. Her research interests are at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Computing Education, and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and she aims to explore information literacy challenges in online communities.

She is the program coordinator for RISE in Computing Stars, a co-designed initiative supporting freshman Black women in computer science. In this role, she leads mentorship programs, organizes workshops, and creates opportunities for students to engage in diverse project experiences early in their academic journeys. Her ongoing honors thesis examines intersectionality in computing through theoretical research design and student narratives.

Ashlyn has extensive experience in research, software engineering, and data analysis. She has worked as a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) assistant at the Human & Technology Laboratory at Clemson University and is soon to start a graduate summer position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Additionally, she has held positions at Microsoft and Raytheon Technologies and has experience in the nonprofit sector. Beyond her research and professional endeavors, Ashlyn is actively involved in organizations that promote diversity in computing, including the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), and Black in AI.