Joseph Yaconelli graduated from the University of Oregon in 2019 with degrees in Math and Computer Science. A machine learning researcher, he is committed to developing responsible artificial intelligence. As a summer researcher at Harvey Mudd College, he worked on intelligent music systems, a technology that could contribute to human flourishing. As an NSF-funded researcher at UC Berkeley, he worked on getting small, efficient robots to fly stably for potential application in rapid search and rescue. Joseph’s commitment to PathwayOregon, a program that funds academically qualified, low-income students, was exemplary. He served as a peer mentor, student ambassador, and help found a leadership team to develop curriculum, resources and opportunities for Pathway scholars on campus. Joseph is concerned that much of machine learning research in the US is funded by the American defense community (which can then limit its dissemination and application. He will study Computer Science at University College Dublin.