Education
Emphasis in Data Science
B.A. Applied Computer Science
Biography
I am a PhD student in Computing with a focus on Data Science at Boise State University. I work with Dr. Edoardo Serra on improving reasoning in large language models (LLMs), developing methods that make model reasoning more reliable, transparent, and ethically grounded for cross-disciplinary research.
My background spans computer science, data science, and software engineering. I previously worked with Dr. Brian Jackson on ultra-hot Jupiters, building tools for observation planning and orbital characterization. Across these projects, I aim to build interpretable, trustworthy AI tools.
https://maliabarker.com/
maliabarker@u.boisestate.edu
Advisor: Dr. Edoardo Serra