About me



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Subin Seo


      ▶ 　Republic of Korea
      ▶ 　E-mail: subinseo@umd.edu
      🎓　B.A. in Library and Information Science
      🎓　B.A. in Psychology
      🎓　Minor in Statistics
      🎓　Big-data curation Micro degree
      ⭐　Interdisciplinary perspective
      ⭐　Data Analysis Contest Awards
      ⭐　Leadership Experience


Academic history

◾ Library and Information Science
As a first Area of study, I am interested in Information Behavior of users interacting with information systems.

◾ Psychology
Through my studies in Psychology, I have gained an understanding of human minds and cognition, which aids in researching User experience (UX).

◾ Statistics
To enhance data-driven research, I learned analytical technologies like Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Big-data processing.

◾ Data Curation (Microdgree)
While my education spanned Statistics and Computer engineering, my primary interest lies not in developing algorithms but in ‘Data curation’ - a unique approach I believe is best learned within the domain of LIS.

=> My ultimate goal is to use these competencies to study users’ behaviors and contribute to improving accessibility for marginalized groups.



🖋 Areas of Interest


▶ Information Behavior and User study

  • Information behavior through Text analysis
  • Information behavior interacting with information systems (Generative AI, Social meida, Multimeda )
  • User Emotion Analysis

▶ Information for all

  • Including Marginalized populations
  • Increasing accessibility for people with Disabilities
  • Sociotechnical solutions
I am particularly interested in exploring information behavior of individuals who face challenges in accessing information due to mental or emotional challenges, utilizing a psychological foundation. From emotional issues like depression and anxiety to severe mental conditions such as dementia, intellectual disabilities, and autism, I aim to study the information behavior of these individuals and propose accessible services and systems that are accessible to all.


▶ Applying Data-driven research methods

  • Text analysis
  • Scalable data processing for Big-data as on Social media
  • Classifying and predicting user behavior through Machine learning(ML)
  • Other Statistical methods…


Experience


I had a lot of diverse experiences over the years, each of which led me to my current career path.


Vice-president of student council

My deep love for the major, Library and information science, came from being a part of the student government.

Internship

I worked as a business intern at Trost, a startup offering digital mental health services. There, I identified a critical need: people living with mental illnesses often face significant challenges in seeking and interpreting information. Recognizing these challenges, I became passionate about designing accessible information systems for those struggling with low literacy.

Awards in Data Utilization Contest

After learning data analysis through statistics, I participated in 6 competitions, winning awards in 3 of them. My involvement in real-world projects has sharpened my skills in applying machine learning, natural language processing, and big data processing techniques to extract bright insights from raw data. I plan to continue leveraging these technical skills in my future research.

Visiting the U.S. Libraries

During my visit to the U.S. under my school's 'Global Expedition' program, I explored various libraries. This experience revealed the community support role of American libraries, contrasting with Korea's study-focused libraries. This inspired me to transform Korean libraries by adopting the inclusive, community-engaged approach. My goal is to study user-centric systems for diverse audiences.

Machine Learning workshop

My latest experience, the Machine Learning Engineering Workshop Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, provided me with the opportunity to strengthen my professional skills in information technologies.






This is the way I've come. Where will be the next destination ??


Personality



🤝 Many hands make light work.

Running a program with student government members in the Book Festival
Over the last 2 years, participating in 20+ team activities has reinforced this for me. Embracing diverse viewpoints and leveraging each member's unique skills, I’ve learned the power of collective effort in overcoming challenges and achieving shared goals, enhancing my inclusive and collaborative leadership style.


🔥 No pain No gain

After completing my term as a Vice President, I went through a bit of a slump due to concerns about my career path. At that moment, I needed to find a source of power to overcome. For this reason, I climbed Hallasan, the highest mountain in South Korea, once a week for a while. As I made my way to the top of the mountain, the cold and hunger I endured gave me a new appreciation for the value of not giving up!! I realized "I can try everything!".


🍀 Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

I believe in the value of firsthand experience for informed decision-making, so I've always prioritized gaining practical experience in my career. These values have shaped me into a go-getter person. So I may have more failures than others. Nevertheless, growth can be derived from even failed experiences. I'll continue to try hard with motivation.