Innovation Scholars: 2024-2025

Naya is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing two degrees in Intelligence and Cyber Operations, and Public Policy with a focus on Data Analytics. She is passionate about cyber and technology policy and plans to pursue a J.D. to specialize in cyber law. Naya joined the Reclaim Project in Fall 2024, where she contributes to the research and ethics aspects of the bot development team.

Maohe (Mo) Jiang is a committed Computer Engineering and Computer Science student at the University of Southern California with a strong interest in AI and its societal applications. As a journal editor for USC Viterbi Conversation in Ethics and a student researcher, he explores innovative technology solutions in fields such as online information space. He contributes to academic ethical discourse, reflecting his passion for making a positive impact through technology.

Genevieve Marino is a passionate psychology student committed to supporting mental health and fostering meaningful connections through empathy and collaboration. Genevieve is experienced in research and caregiving, with a focus on understanding and addressing social and emotional challenges.

Naya is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing two degrees in Intelligence and Cyber Operations, and Public Policy with a focus on Data Analytics. She is passionate about cyber and technology policy and plans to pursue a J.D. to specialize in cyber law. Naya joined the Reclaim Project in Fall 2024, where she contributes to the research and ethics aspects of the bot development team.

Ife Olarewaju is a second-year Film Production student at the University of Southern California who hails from Lagos, Nigeria. Ife joined the research team in January 2024 and conducted research on the formation of new masculinities especially in digital contexts. Ife is especially interested in questions of how aesthetics and fashion become implicated in the politics of gender.

Genevieve Marino is a passionate psychology student committed to supporting mental health and fostering meaningful connections through empathy and collaboration. Genevieve is experienced in research and caregiving, with a focus on understanding and addressing social and emotional challenges.

Sophie Sullivan is a Silicon Valley native and a second-year journalism student at the University of Southern California. She joined the Reclaim research team last June. Since then, she’s joined the masthead of a daily college newsletter, begun producing a pod on ethical tech and started anchoring the Monday night news.

Maohe (Mo) Jiang is a committed Computer Engineering and Computer Science student at the University of Southern California with a strong interest in AI and its societal applications. As a journal editor for USC Viterbi Conversation in Ethics and a student researcher, he explores innovative technology solutions in fields such as online information space. He contributes to academic ethical discourse, reflecting his passion for making a positive impact through technology.

Dane brings a rich blend of philosophical insight and economic analysis to the examination of misinformation. His ability to scrutinize the ethical dimensions and economic impacts of misinformation enriches our project with comprehensive, thoughtful analyses. By focusing on the broader implications for both consumers and markets, Dane highlights the critical need for integrating ethical considerations into economic policies and digital strategies. His contributions are crucial in fostering a more ethical, informed approach to addressing misinformation.

Abby Lutes is a senior completing her undergraduate degree in Cinema and Media Studies with a minor in Comedy at the University of Southern California. She joined the Reclaim Project in the Fall of 2024, and has continued to build their media-based explorations of masculinity. Abby works with the media team to edit and generate content for their social media platforms, increasing their audience reach and introducing followers to the project’s research in masculinity.

Yana Savitsky was a Summer Fellow for the Reclaim Project’s Social Media team and now serves as a Social Media & Strategy Fellow. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, she is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in journalism at the University of Southern California. Yana is interested in how interpersonal relationships intersect with late-stage capitalism, especially on the Internet. Prior to the Reclaim Project, she researched the global response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the consequences of experiencing warfare through social media. Yana has also directed several award-winning short films and documentaries.