OSU Student, Andrea Tongsak, Receives New Relic Scholarship

Andrea Tongsak, a junior majoring in computer science with a concentration in artificial intelligence at Oregon State University, shares her experiences and aspirations after receiving a New Relic scholarship to attend the virtual Grace Hopper Celebration conference. Tongsak, who is actively involved in OSU's Association of Computing Machinery Women's Chapter (ACM-W), reflects on how the scholarship has reinforced her decision to pursue computer science after initially feeling out of place in the field. She hopes to publish a research paper and attend a research conference before graduating, and she plans to apply for graduate school with a focus on either research or industry work. Tongsak also highlights her involvement in organizations like Girls Who Code and advises other women interested in tech careers to be authentic and open about their struggles.