Her World Through Code
鈥淭echnology is the language through which I understand the world,鈥� says graduate computer science student Neethu Thalappan Koroth. 鈥淸Computer science] is constantly evolving, and I thrive in environments where curiosity and innovation shape what鈥檚 possible.鈥�
Naturally drawn to problem-solving, logical thinking, and understanding how things work, Thalappan Koroth earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from the Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, a technical school in her native India. During her undergraduate years, she learned about algorithms, software development, and computational systems; her graduate studies on 色界吧鈥檚 New York City campus build on this foundational knowledge as she focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and human-computer interaction.
Thalappan Koroth quickly became involved in projects to deepen her expertise. The fall 2025 semester was a busy one as she engaged in multiple AI-driven projects, combining education, finance, and intelligent agent systems. Driving these efforts is an overarching goal to 鈥渓everage AI to create meaningful, practical, and culturally aware solutions,鈥� she explains.
Such initiatives included: designing interactive AI chatbots and AI videos based on historical figures from the Lewis and Clark expedition, so young students may have a more immersive learning experience; creating an AI-powered financial analyst system to provide real-time stock insights, technical analysis, and predictive forecasting; and a capstone project through Google鈥檚 5-Day AI Agents Intensive Course that tasked Thalappan Koroth with using specific resources to demonstrate how real-world problems may be solved through advanced AI agent concepts.
The five-day Google course was not her first experience with the tech giant. In November, she participated in Google Developer Fest 2025, an immersive community developer event in New York City that empowered her to explore the latest in AI capabilities through hands-on workshops, presentations, and networking with industry experts.
Thalappan Koroth鈥檚 latest undertaking is her AI/CS (computer science) internship with Adjunct Associate Professor of Humanities Lynn Rogoff, M.F.A., which started in September. She says the position marks a turning point in her graduate journey as it provides an outlet to 鈥渉onor indigenous voices, responsibly amplify history, and show how AI can be used ethically and creatively.鈥�
Alongside her peers, M.B.A. students Soumya Sri Perepu (M.S. 鈥�23) and Chelimela Shrinidhi鈥攚ho works on the project as a technical writer and social media and design intern鈥擳halappan Koroth鈥檚 responsibilities extend beyond the historically accurate AI chatbot project she worked on. For a film component, Bird Woman: Sacajawea, she provides AI-supported production workflows, maintains documentation for marketing purposes, scouts for funding opportunities, and ensures the involved technology supports rather than overshadows the project鈥檚 narrative.
This work, as well as her other projects this semester, 鈥渂ridge the gap between what I鈥檝e learned in the classroom and how those skills are applied in the real world,鈥� she says. 鈥淚t has also helped me understand what aspects of [computer science] I鈥檓 most passionate about and where I want to focus my growth.鈥�
For spring 2026, Thalappan Koroth is exploring several academic and research opportunities that will shape the direction of her master鈥檚 thesis. These include joining a biomedical signal and image processing research group, taking on research assistantships and teaching assistant roles, and preparing for her graduate research project.
Thalappan Koroth鈥檚 anticipated graduation is in spring 2027, but she has already mapped out her future. She plans to earn an M.B.A. to further strengthen her leadership, strategic thinking, and business management capabilities. With that complement to her technical background, she will feel better prepared to chase her career goal: leading teams that develop cutting-edge software and AI-driven applications.
鈥淚 aspire to bridge technical expertise with strategic vision,鈥� she says. 鈥淚 want to combine my skills, experience, and leadership to make a meaningful impact in the field and help shape the future of technology.鈥�
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