Maria Beatriz Silva

I am a Presidential Honors Scholar studying Computer Science at NYU’s Courant Institute with a minor in Mathematics. As a Research Assistant at NYU’s Immersive Computing Lab, I work on problems at the intersection of computer graphics, human perception, and machine learning. My work is driven by the commitment to ensure technology is developed with the needs of its users in mind and by the desire to reshape who gets to participate in and benefit from technological innovation.

National Recognition

CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award (2026)
Honorable Mention

Fulbright Open Study/Research Award (2026)
Semi-finalist (under final review)

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award (2026)
Finalist (1 of 63 nationwide, under final review)

University Honors

Presidential Honors Scholar (2023-Present)

Dean's List (All semesters)

Dean's Undergraduate Research Fund (DURF) Grant Recipient (2024)

Professional Programs & Memberships

Member of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) (2024-Present)
Member of Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI)

Management Leadership for Tomorrow Career Preparation Program (2024-Present)

Google Computer Science Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP) (2023)