I am Shubhi Thakuria, Research Associate in Information Systems department at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). Through my knowledge and experience (though limited), I believe science, information technology and spirituality if combined in right essence has the power to bring evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the life of people all around the globe. Therefore their inculcation in adequate composition in the education system is necessary. I want to contribute in transformation of Education system of the world. With an aim to learn skills focusing on research, exploration and application of varying aspects of education, I want to pursue masters in Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science at Carnegie Mellon University
I completed my education till high school from 5 different places being among top 5% students throughout. I enjoyed exploring the concepts of science and technology since school days. Since childhood along with excellence in academics, I participated actively in extracurricular activities. I won many prizes in debates, extempore, poetry and various other competitions at inter-intra school level.
Out of my interest I choose Information Technology for under graduation. Inborn zeal of learning, on the track of pursuing passion continued in college as well. Four years of rigorous and comprehensive curriculum in Information and Technology equipped me with strong fundamentals in Information technology, Cloud Computing, Networking, Database and Programming.
My exposure to research as an under graduate first took place while working at Microsoft I-Spark academy in my college. In one of the session on innovation in Technology, I presented a research proposal on the modification in designing ...
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...ly feel METAL at CMU would help me in doing that.
The work being carried at Human Computer Interaction Institute by Proff. Justine Cassell as well as by Proff. Albert Corbeet, Proff. Anind Dey and Proff. Jessica Hammer has significant consonance with my interest. I would welcome any chance to contribute in their research and work with them. I hope to gain a firm footing in the work offered by the faculty of Carnegie Mellon University.
I believe I possess the necessary skill and commitment to make valuable contribution in any team. In the long term I aspire to earn the distinction of being an authority in Educational Technology and play a lead role in its research and development. Thus, if I get an opportunity to pursue METAL, I completely feel sure, I will be able to connect the unconnected dots and hence to contribute in the transformation of education system.
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