Theo Williams
Chicago,IL
Summary
Analytical Research Intern with experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and AI-driven research. Skilled at transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through both quantitative and qualitative methods, with a strong foundation in machine learning and automation. Adept at problem-solving and collaboration, with a track record of building data workflows that connect analysis to meaningful outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
UChicago: Dr. Jai Yu's. EMK Lab
Chicago, Illinois
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted research under Professor Jai Yu on the role of facial expressions in communication.
- Designed and executed an AI-driven data analysis pipeline, including preprocessing video data and running the data through a feature-extraction model.
- Created a tool and led a team of interns to verify the model's accuracy.
- Iteratively tested hypotheses about correlations using libraries like Scikit-learn and statsmodels
- Collaborated with a fellow intern by integrating quantitative analysis with literature review results, contextualizing our findings within existing research in computational neuroscience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland
College Park05-2029
High School Diploma -
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Chicago, IL06-2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Machine learning
- Python
- Scikit-learn
- LLMs
- Project management
Projects
Independent Research 06/2022 - 06/2023
- Conducted independent research on the role of echo chambers in spreading misinformation on Twitter
- Acquired two datasets of tweets and trained a NLP model to predict the political bias of a tweet from its text
- Discovered key insights into misinformation dynamics, identifying how a small number of influential users spread false content into vulnerable online communities.
- Synthesized findings in a comprehensive research paper connecting computational methods to broader questions of political communication and online discourse.
Non Profit 08/2023 - 06/2025
- Co-Founded and developed the digital presence of the Kids Allergy Network, a non-profit aimed at spreading awareness for children with allergies
- Built a website from scratch and spear-headed our digital outreach, getting 10k+ hits on the website in the first year
Timeline
Research Intern
UChicago: Dr. Jai Yu's. EMK Lab
06.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland
High School Diploma -
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
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