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Rebecca Hwa is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh. She was on leave during the 2020-2021 academic year, serving as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation. Her research focuses on Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Human-Computer Interaction. She co-advises PhD students with Prof. Adriana Kovashka and has mentored graduates now at tech companies like Facebook, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Apple. Her work bridges computational methods with social and educational applications.
Recent research trends include advancing NLP techniques for detecting bias in social media analysis, developing domain-robust visual question answering systems, and creating interfaces to enhance student writing through AI-driven tools. Her contributions span interdisciplinary areas, integrating machine learning with human-centric design.
Affiliated with the Intelligent Systems Program, she emphasizes collaborative projects between academia and industry. Her advising record reflects a commitment to preparing students for impactful careers in tech and research. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.
