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Hello all!

My name is Sara Lastine. I’m an undergraduate student at Iowa State University, expected to graduate this spring in May. Though my declared majors are in Linguistics and Computer Science, my true passion lies in neuroscience.

I am especially interested in comparative cognition and how it relates to linguistics. I have experience across various programming languages and software packages, and I have worked in multiple neuroscience labs over the years.

I am presently seeking a neuroscience research assistant position, hopefully in the New England area.

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I’m Yelbek, a Full Stack Software Engineering student from Kazakhstan. I’m excited to participate in GSoC. I have over two years of experience as a full stack engineer, and I see this as a great opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to open-source projects.

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Hi everyone! I’m Abhranshu a CS student with specialization in Data Science preparing for GSoC 2026.

I have a strong background in C and Java. What brings me to INCF specifically is my research and project that I work on “Visual Cognitive Load and Attention Estimation Using Eye and Facial Behavioral Signals,” particularly its applications in ADHD research.

I am looking for projects where I can apply my experience with behavioral signals and signal processing while contributing to open-source neuroscience tools. I’m currently exploring the 2026 project list and am excited to get started with some initial contributions!

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Hi everyone!

I am Shraddha Sidhan , currently a fresher doing btech in computer engineering( data science). I am interested in learing AI/ML and its applications in neuroscience and also research more on how it get get the current models closer to AGI using neuroscience as a stepping stone. exited to join this community!

is anyone else interested in the applications of neuro-symbolic ai? i would love to connect!

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Hi, I’m Dev. I’m currently in the final year of my MSc.IT. Along with my studies, I have experience building full-stack software and contributing to open source. I enjoy solving problems, adapting to new technologies, and taking on challenging tasks that help me learn something new. Through this I got interested more in research, development, and building real systems.
I’m particularly interested in learning more about how computational methods, data, and software infrastructure can support neuroscience research. I’m also always happy to collaborate, help where I can, and learn from others who have more experience in this field.
Looking forward to learning from this community!

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Hey Everyone!

My name is Utsav Punia, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Adelaide University. I’m interested in machine learning, LLM-based systems, and agentic AI workflows, and I’m currently completing an AI internship at SAGE Automation.

Outside academics, I’m also the Director of Sports at the Master’s in Technology Students’ Association (MiTSA), where I help organise student sports and wellbeing activities.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone😊.

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Hello everyone,

My nice name is Areeba Tahir, and I am a final-year BS Artificial Intelligence student at COMSATS University Islamabad.

My background lie in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and AI Agent development. I actively work with modern AI and LLM-based technologies, including Python, NLP pipelines, Neo4j graph databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, ChromaDB, Vector Databases, and AI agent development frameworks.

Over the past few months, I have been exploring and contributing to the INCF KnowledgeSpace Agent project , gaining hands-on experience with its architecture, system design, and workflow . This allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of how the system integrates knowledge graphs, vector search, and AI-driven retrieval mechanisms.

Through freelance work on Upwork and Freelancer I have collaborated with multiple international clients where I developed Python-based solutions, machine learning models, and AI agent systems giving me practical experience in creating reusable, community-friendly AI solutions.

Looking forward to learning from the maintainers, contributing to the KnowledgeSpace Agent project, and engaging with the INCF community as I continue preparing for GSoC 2026.

Thank you !!
Areeba Tahir | AI Engineer

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My name is Korani Lavina, and I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. my research interests focus on neuroinformatics, brain–computer interfaces, neural signal analysis, and AI-driven healthcare technologies.

Over the past year, I have been actively working at the intersection of AI, neuroscience, and assistive technology. I also participated in Google Summer of Code exploration with the Oppia Foundation and Google DeepMind, which strengthened my interest in contributing to open scientific communities developing impactful technologies.

My current research work focuses on BCI systems and neural signal processing, and I have contributed to literature through the following review papers:

• Myoelectric Control to Biomimetic Dexterity: A Review of the State-of-the-Art in Bionic Upper-Limb Prostheses
• Cognitive Neuroscience Model for Improving Learning Cognitive Ability by Detecting the Learning Index through Brain-Computer Interface Signals

In addition, I am currently developing a research project aimed at improving accessibility for hearing-impaired individuals. The work proposes an algorithm that maps adjacent audio frequencies and multilingual speech signals into accessible patterns, enabling improved interaction with assistive hearing technologies. The algorithmic framework has been designed and is currently undergoing further validation for research publication.

Because of my strong interest in open neuroscience collaboration and neuroinformatics infrastructure,
I would be grateful for any guidance on:

• how I could begin contributing to the repository?
• beginner issues or tasks suitable for prospective GSoC contributors??
• recommended resources to better understand the Brian codebase??

I would also be happy to share my GitHub projects (including several EdTech systems) or discuss my ongoing research and conference collaboration with M.Tech students from IIT Bombay if helpful.

Thank you very much for your time and for the impactful work you are doing in advancing computational neuroscience tools.