I am entering my second year as a graduate student pursuing a PhD in Physics. I’m working this summer with Dr. Michael Coughlin, using deep learning techniques to understand and remove noise from gravitational wave signals. Currently, I’m examining how the stochastic background is affected by the machine learning algorithms that have been developed. The DSMMA program is an excellent opportunity to study an interesting field, while building statistical and analytical skills, and I look forward to taking part in it.