John Nguyen
Major: Computer Science
Research Department: Lyda Hill Department of Bioinformatics
Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Abstract: Encoding & Predicting 3D Genome Interactions with AI
Email: john.nguyen2@utdallas.edu
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​What does research mean to you?
Research is a constant state of asking questions and trying to test different approaches. I worked on an artificial intelligence project focused on extracting and predicting genomic data, so I worked primarily at a computer desk, reading through code, writing scripts on extracting DNA data, and tinkering with a machine learning algorithm. Similar to many other fellows, I often got stuck and had to redo lengthy procedures or look back on what might have gone wrong. Failure was part of the process.
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Tell us about your journey​!
I have always been a lifelong learner, and consequently was encouraged into the world of research by my partner. I started with a summer REU at Rice University, where I worked with ML to accelerate hardware. However, the experience was completely virtual and I was not able to learn much. I decided to give research another shot by applying to the Green Fellows program. At first, I was a little apprehensive about applying because it seemed more catered toward students pursuing health and medical sciences. But I reached out to a former Green Fellow Rhea Iyer through this same Weebly page, and she made me feel a lot more comfortable about applying. She was also a CS major and we connected well on what to expect.
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What was your favorite part about the program?
My favorite part of the program was getting to meet with the other Green Fellows. They were some truly inspirational people in my cohort, whose passion for research and graduate study was truly infectious. Even though I ultimately decided that research was not for me, the connections and personal friendships that I built were valuable. As Green Fellows, we would have these biweekly meetings and we would get to catch up with one another before and after meetings. Most of us would make lunch plans and after-work plans with one another. Without their camaraderie, I would have felt a lot more overwhelmed with the expectations back at my lab.
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What was the biggest thing you learned from the program?
My mentor taught me great skills on how to find relevant information through relevant documentation, test out malfunctioning code, and figure out code independently. As a CS major now looking to enter the workforce as a software engineer, these skills are now extremely useful as a technology intern at PNC Bank.
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Advice for Future Green Fellows
Don't be afraid out! I'd be happy to meet and talk more. As I mentioned, I met some great people who provided great advice and encouragement to the program, and I would love to pay it forward.