Listen "Anthropologist in the AI Age: Linda’s Unexpected Journey"
Episode Synopsis
Hosted by Tatyana, a 2023 Pioneer scholar and current undergraduate at Princeton University, this conversation features Linda, a 2015 Pioneer alum in anthropology, who now works at Microsoft UK as a program manager.Linda reflects on the twists and turns that brought her from Pomona College to a dual Master’s program at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, and finally into the world of gaming AI. She shares insights on navigating uncertainty, building meaningful mentorships, and using technology to support social impact.Whether you're exploring your own academic path or curious about where Pioneer research can take you, this episode offers both inspiration and practical advice.About Uncharted: the Pioneer Academics Alumni PodcastUncharted: the Pioneer alumni podcast is hosted and produced by alumni of the Pioneer Research Program, a virtual research institute for outstanding high school students. Widely respected for its high standards in selectivity and academic rigor, it is the only fully-accredited and college-credit bearing online research program. In Pioneer, students work one-on-one with university professors in advanced study and research of a topic of their interest ranging from physics to gender studies, culminating in a full-length, undergraduate-level research paper. Uncharted was featured by FeedSpot as a top alumni podcast! You can see the list of selected alumni podcasts here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/alumni_podcasts/ and in the “Top alumni podcasts” link in our bio on Instagram @Pioneer_Academics.
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