Sidh Jaddu (14) is an aspiring young scientist interested in computer science and artificial intelligence. He is fascinated with the intersection between technology and the real world. He says that several aspects of life can be measured and analyzed using AI.
Sidh first became interested in STEM in elementary school. He signed up for his school’s science fair and presented a project on magnetism, despite knowing little about the subject. He stumbled upon computer science a bit later, and since then, his passion has grown deep. Recently, Sidh decided to combine his fascination for STEM and its real-world applications in a research project at Stony Brook’s CSIRE summer program where he used AI to analyze data on opioid-related deaths from the Center for Disease Control and draw connections between factors such as education level, race, and gender, and opioid usage. He said that he enjoys conducting and sharing independent research that can make a lasting impact on the lives of people around the world. He hopes his research can later be used to help those struggling from addiction and recovery.
Outside of STEM, Sidh enjoys playing tennis, running, and the piano. He is a freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology where he plans to pursue his interest in STEM with Science Olympiad, AI Research Club, and Machine Learning Club. In addition, he also plays the saxophone in his school band. It’s important to have a work-life balance!
Sidh hopes to be an inspiration to other young, aspiring scientists by sharing his experiences and providing guidance through YRF. He has a bright future full of artificial intelligence, computer science, and machine learning research ahead of him! We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes in the future.
