Bio

My work combines scientific research with social impact, applying technology to study and improve innovation in society. Long-term, I aim to democratize access to knowledge and scientific resources, creating more equitable innovation ecosystems.

Coming from a small town in Brazil, I overcame financial and logistical challenges to earn over 50 awards in science competitions. These achievements led me to the University of Richmond, where I received the institution's most prestigious merit scholarship and majored in Cognitive Science. During college, I also explored data science, innovation, and languages across the US and Europe.

I have conducted research at universities such as Carnegie Mellon and USC and interned at Amazon Alexa AI. Besides that, I’m also proud to have co-founded one of Brazil's largest high school science fairs, the Brazilian Fair of Young Scientists (FBJC), which has engaged over 2,000 participants and received over 1M website visits.

Contact

  • Academic
    verdi@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: Graduate School of Education Position: Graduate

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Current Research and Scholarly Interests

My research centers on science of science, human-centered AI, and social media, focusing on their societal aspects and impact. I study how information is produced and shared, designing and evaluating initiatives for (science) education, communication, and outreach.

Methodologically, I combine computational social science and human-computer interaction, using methods like natural language processing, social network analysis, and human-centered design.