Computer Vision News Computer Vision News 22 presentations and eight poster presentations, all because of their hard work. It’s our opportunity to go out and present our research product and make sure that our voices are heard. Unfortunately, many of them have visa issues. They couldn’t come in person, so I’m responsible for a lot of the presentations because I could come in person! [she laughs] It’s a great opportunity for our research to be acknowledged by our colleagues and peers. Thank you, for finding the time to take this interview during such a busy conference. It’s my pleasure. Earlier, you told me you felt a bit embarrassed running a mentoring session. You’re successful, have a successful team, and have been asked to do it because the community greatly respects you and your work. You were in front of a cheering assembly of young students who would like to be in your place one day. What more would you need to feel at ease? [she laughs] I would say I’m flattered that I got invited to do this. I’m very happy I could make an influence or maybe help some of the younger researchers to find, hopefully, their career path if they’re struggling right now. But to be honest, there are so many great minds and people out there in academia, so I just feel very humble to be able to have this opportunity to just sit there and talk to people. Do you think that young female students now have the same imposter syndrome that you have had over the years, or do you think that has less power now? I can’t really say on behalf of the female researchers. Yeah, I think you’re probably hitting it right with the point that I should be more confident. What keeps you motivated now that you’re getting closer to the middle of your career? Are you still as motivated as you were when you were a PhD student? That’s a great question. What has always kept me going is my passion for how I can make a more tangible impact on the real world. As someone who’s passionate about research and passionate about doing something that was not possible previously, I hope I can really make an impact or make a difference. For example, my research is about trustworthy AI. As a human being, I’m concerned that I have to coexist with very intelligent machines. I want to make sure there is harmony. I want Women in Science
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