Emma Drobina
Graduate Assistant
Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Top SchoolEmma Drobina is a PhD candidate in Human-Centered Computing at the University of Florida with a decade of experience bridging machine learning, HCI, and the ethics and policy implications of data-driven technologies. As a long-term Graduate Assistant at the UF HXR Lab and former intern at national labs including Pacific Northwest, Los Alamos, and Lawrence Livermore, she combines rigorous research with applied problem-solving in high-stakes environments. Her work explores how ML systems interact with people and institutions, and she actively seeks research opportunities that span technical innovation and responsible deployment. Emma’s background in computer science and sustained lab experience gives her a practical edge in translating theoretical ideas into experimentable systems and policy-relevant insights. An often-overlooked strength is her track record of sustained collaborations across government labs and academia, signaling both technical depth and adaptability.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Alumni, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Alumni at University of South Carolina-ColumbiaDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human-Centered Computing, Fourth year, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human-Centered Computing, Fourth year at University of FloridaProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (4)
edrobina/nddav_nbextension
Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
Contributions:21 pushes in 1 month
edrobina/SmartHome
Nov 2015 - Nov 2015
Contributions:6 pushes, 1 branch in 6 days
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