Thakia Waksanga

Penn World scholars
Class of 2027

Rwanda

Academic areas of interest

What are the ethics of the rise in emergence of artificial intelligence? Are we headed to a better destination with AI spearheading all our endeavors or is it a self-destruct button for all of us? What are the implications of AI on African lives? Should both large and startup companies prioritize AI technology? As a computer science major in the school of engineering .I want to use technology to build empathy and inclusion with a concentration in Artificial intelligence and machine learning. I hope to be equipped with skills in programming that I can use to code for a world that celebrates diversity.

Activities & Hobbies

I love nature and am constantly in awe of its beauty. I find solace in nature, especially when I take a walk to clear my mind. I am also interested in the ethics engineers use to design different projects, and I plan on doing research about the taxonomy of data privacy.

Future Plans

I envision myself working in a technology based company either as a software engineer or just a developer in general. I also want to initiate an automatic irrigation project using moisture sensors in Rwanda directly after my graduation from Penn, and hopefully in the future start my own tech company in Africa.