Riya Goyal

Riya Goyal is a senior at Stockton University, pursuing two degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science with Honors and minors in Business Studies, Computer Information Systems, and Digital Literacy/Multimedia Design. Riya has held significant leadership roles, including Student Senator, President of the Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta and the International Student Organization. Her research spans various topics, including the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, AI applications in Alzheimer’s research, and the mathematical problem "Lights Out on a Random Graph." She has presented her work at prominent conferences such as the Moravian Math Conference. In her professional journey, Riya interned with CASE, where she researched leveraging AI tools for institutional advancement, focusing on philanthropy strategies across multiple institutions. This role involved analyzing strategies for Leadership Annual Giving, Reunion Giving, and Student Giving, and provided valuable networking opportunities at the CASE Conference. Currently, Riya works as a Research Assistant at Stockton University, contributing to papers on AI and mental health and algorithmic research. Additionally, she serves as a Mathematics and Computer Science Tutor, aiding students with complex concepts and fostering their academic growth. Riya’s future goals include pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics to advance research in algorithm design and computational mathematics.