Alina Hyk

Eager to apply my robust skills in C++, Python, and statistical software in a practical environment, I am a detail-oriented and innovative thinker pursuing a dual degree in Psychology and Computer Science. My strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to excellence are well-suited to the fast-paced and challenging nature of professional internships, where I aim to contribute significantly while expanding my hands-on experience.

Research Assistant

Applied Social Cognition (ASC) Lab | Oregon State University                      12/2022 - Current

• Led and coordinated diverse AI integration projects, leveraging cross-functional team expertise and external partnerships to enhance research and development.

Associated projects: 

• Hyk, A., Gurung, R. A. R., Emerson, C. E. (2024, April 18 - 20). Autonomous, Controlled, Intrinsic: decoding their impact on GPA and studying. [Poster Presentation]. Midwest Psychological Association 96th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, United States. [accepted]
• Hyk, A., Slade, J. J., Gurung, R. A. R. (2024, April 11 - 13). Comparing Pedagogies: Analyzing Student Reactions to AI Avatar Lectures vs. Traditional. [Conference Talk Presentation]. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association 94th Annual Convention, Denver, CO, United States. [submitted]
• Hyk, A., Slade, J. J., Gurung, R. A. R. (2024, April 24 - 28). The Future of Learning: Assessing AI Avatar Use in Educational Settings. [Poster Presentation]. Western Psychological Association 104th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, United States. [submitted]
• Slade, J. J., Hyk, A., Gurung, R. A. R. (2024, April 24 - 28). A Digital Dilemma: Does ChatGPT Use on Writing Assignments Affect Student Knowledge Retention? [Poster Presentation]. Western Psychological Association 104th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, United States. [submitted]

Research Assistant

Perception, Cognition, and Performance (PCP) Lab | Oregon State University         09/2022 - Current

• Collaborated with engineers to improve digital tools in cognitive research, co-leading material drafting and discussion. Conducted data collection and testing for various studies.

Associated projects: 

• Fischer. S., Hyk, A., Moussaoui, J. R., Johnson, J., Munoz, F., Hoxha, B., McCarley, J.S. (2024, April 24 - 28). A Digital Dilemma: Does ChatGPT Use on Writing Assignments Affect Student Knowledge Retention? [Poster Presentation]. Western Psychological Association 104th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, United States. [submitted]
• McCarley, J.S., Rose, L. E., Fischer, S., Haney, M. S., Hyk, A., Kuhn, K., Meredith, B., Moussaoui, J. R., Munoz, F., Pietrok, E.M., & Silberstein, S. L. (in press). Open Science Practices in the Journal Human Factors: 2017-2022. *Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting and Exhibition*, Washington, DC, United States.

Research Assistant

Substance Use and Neuroscience Lab | Oregon State University                                               07/2022 - Current

• Managed sensitive data with confidentiality, conducting participant visits and measurements. Spearheaded data visualization for clear presentation of research findings.

Associated projects: 

• Hyk, A., Smith, D., Mullin, C., & Cservenka, A. (2024, April 24 - 28). Cannabis Use, Motivated Strategies for Learning, and Academic Performance. [Poster Presentation]. Western Psychological Association 104th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, United States. [submitted]

Project Title: Hunt the Wumpus - C++ Game Development

Objective: Implemented an enhanced version of "Hunt the Wumpus" in C++, focusing on object-oriented design principles, inheritance, polymorphism, and memory management.

• Implemented object-oriented programming and STL vectors for efficient game management in C++, enhancing UI and debugging for better usability and maintenance.

Technologies: C++, Standard Template Library (STL), Makefile, Valgrind

Project Title: Coffee Shop Operations Simulator

Objective: Developed a Coffee Shop management simulator in C++, focusing on practical application of software engineering principles, class composition, and file operations to simulate managerial operations of a coffee shop, enhancing understanding of object-oriented design and file I/O handling.

• Built a modular, object-oriented codebase for shop management, with dynamic file I/O operations for data handling and real-world simulation.

Technologies: C++, File I/O, Makefile

Project Title: Investment Strategy Simulator

Objective: Developed an interactive Python-based simulation for understanding investment allocation strategies across two mainstreams. The simulation visualizes various investment scenarios and outcomes, guides users through decision-making, and then analyzes user choices against an ideal investment model.

• Collaborated on development of a simulation for income and investment analysis with interactive user scenarios and data collection, emphasizing decision impact and continuous learning.

Technologies: Python