Hi! I'm Golda. I'm a multidisciplinary researcher and engineer, most recently working at the intersection of human-computer interaction, behavioral science, and bioastronautics (the study of human health in spaceflight). I'm inspired by questions about how technology can help us be our sharpest, healthiest selves in any environment. 

I recently completed my PhD at MIT where I explored the challenges of supporting behavioral health in isolated, confined, and extreme environments, ranging from astronauts on long-duration spaceflight missions to the mental health challenges of social isolation here on Earth. I specifically studied the use of machine learning-based techniques (including natural language processing and time series modeling) for behavioral health assessment, along with evaluating the use of conversational AI for behavioral education and countermeasure delivery. During my Master's degree at MIT, I worked on developing clinically-relevant wearable inertial sensor metrics for tele-rehabilitation applications supporting post-stroke patients, and prior to graduate school, I earned my BS in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech in 2017. 

My work and experiences have often intersected with larger societal questions about the social impacts of technological systems, and I hope to continue exploring questions about how to build safe, human-centered technologies to help us do social good. To that end, I'm currently searching for full-time roles to apply my skills in mixed methods research, human factors, behavioral/social science, and/or human systems engineering. I'm especially interested in health-focused projects or human-centered research/ engineering in the tech sector, healthcare, or spaceflight sector. If you have something in mind, I'd love to hear from you. 

Please reach out if you’d like to connect!