Samantha Welsh

Samantha is an engineering and artificial intelligence student at Arizona State University with a passion for building technology that solves real-world problems. She arrives at ASU with a strong foundation in both technical excellence and hands-on innovation.
Samantha earned recognition as a NASA Engineering Scholar and was named a National Ambassador for Mark Cuban's AI Bootcamp — an honor reflecting her early leadership in the artificial intelligence space. She was also honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) through its Aspirations in Computing program, which recognizes young women demonstrating exceptional aptitude and vision in computing fields.
Samantha's engineering instincts were sharpened through years of FIRST Robotics competition, where she developed skills in mechanical design, systems thinking, and collaborative problem-solving under pressure. Her involvement with Girls Who Code further deepened her commitment to expanding access and representation in technology.
At ASU, Samantha is focused on exploring the intersection of engineering and AI — from intelligent systems design to ethical applications of machine learning. She is driven by the belief that emerging technologies, thoughtfully developed, have the power to reshape industries and improve lives.
Outside the lab, she is an advocate for women in STEM and an enthusiastic mentor to the next generation of young engineers.