Meet Sadhana Lolla: MIT Student Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Sadhana Lolla, a senior at MIT, has been awarded the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, an opportunity to pursue graduate study at Cambridge University in the UK. This scholarship, established in 2000, offers full-cost postgraduate scholarships to outstanding students from around the world, creating a network of future leaders committed to making a positive impact.
Academic Achievements and Future Goals
Hailing from Clarksburg, Maryland, Lolla is majoring in computer science and minoring in mathematics and literature. She will be studying MPhil in technology policy at Cambridge, with a goal to lead discussions on the use of technology for marginalized communities, like the rural Indian village her family is from, and conduct research in embodied intelligence.
Research and Leadership
At MIT, Lolla has been involved in impactful research on safe robotics and deep learning. She has worked on debiasing strategies for autonomous vehicles, accelerating robotic design processes, and creating uncertainty-aware frameworks for deep learning. Additionally, she is actively involved in initiatives to make computer science education more accessible globally, teaching AI to underserved students and leading programs to expand AI education opportunities.
When not immersed in research and leadership roles, Lolla enjoys singing, solving crossword puzzles, and baking. Her impressive accomplishments have positioned her as a leader in the field, and she is set to make significant contributions in reducing bias in systems and exploring the ethical implications of technology.
Kim Benard, associate dean of distinguished fellowships in Career Advising and Professional Development, commends Lolla for her exceptional work and looks forward to her representing MIT in the Gates Cambridge community.