Tech Policy Research

Selected papers evaluating policy questions around AI governance, emerging technologies, infrastructure needs, standards development, and social impacts 

Assessing the Unites States' additional AI Power Capacity by 2030 

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Henri van Soest, Hye Min Park, Austin Smidt, David Gill, Robin Wang, Kelly Klima, Aisha Najera

Locating AI Data Centers on DOE Land 

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Henri van Soest, Aisha Najera, Kelly Klima, David Gill, Hye Min Park, Austin Smidt, Robin Wang, Rahim Ali

Applying an Equity Lens to Digital Content Transparency and Global AI Standards An Analysis of NIST AI 100-4 and 100-5 

Aisha Najera, Neeti Pokhriyal, Alicia Revitsky Locker, Thao Liz Nguyen 

Public Perceptions of 5G Technologies 

Joe Eyerman, Douglas Yeung, Benjamin Boudreaux, Patricia A. Stapleton, Aisha Najera, Luke J. Matthews, Richard H. Donohue, Hilary Reininger, Tiffany Keyes, Ryan Bauer, et al.

Data-driven Decision Support Tools for Assessing the Vulnerability of Community Water Systems to Groundwater Contamination in Los Angeles County

 Kelsea Best, Michelle E. Miro, Rachel Kirpes, Nur Kaynar, Aisha Najera

Data Activism against Gender Violence in Latin America 

Aisha Najera, Luke J. Matthews

Approaches to Analyzing the Vulnerability of Community Water Systems to Groundwater Contamination in Los Angeles County 

Michelle E. Miro, Kelsea Best, Nur Kaynar, Rachel Kirpes, Aisha Najera

Research in Mathematics and Public Policy 

Editors: Mary Lee, Aisha Najera 

Lathisms Featured Mathematician (2021) 

I was honored to be featured by Lathisms : Latinxs and Hispanics in the Mathematical Sciences in 2021. Founded in 2016, Lathisms showcases the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic mathematicians during Hispanic Heritage Month through an accessible platform highlighting outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, and service. The 2021 cohort specifically featured Latinx and Hispanic mathematicians contributing to business, industry, and governmental agencies.

Association for Women in Mathematics EvenQuads (Deck2) 

I was selected to be featured in the Association for Women in Mathematics EvenQuads Deck 2 . These unique decks of cards honor notable women mathematicians and can be used to play mathematical games. When complete, the series will include four decks highlighting 256 women, celebrating women's contributions to mathematics in commemoration of AWM's 50th anniversary.

NIST AI Red Teaming Challenge Winner (2024) 

I was selected as one of the winners in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) nationwide AI Red Teaming Challenge. The competition was a collaboration between Humane Intelligence and NIST's ARIA Program. After qualifying through a virtual event, I participated in the in-person red teaming challenge in Washington, DC at CAMLIS 2024. The event used NIST's "Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile (NIST AI 600-1)" as the operative rubric for evaluating violative outcomes and controls.

Additional Honors

• RAND Spotlight Awards (2019, 2023, 2024)

• RANDbot Hackathon, First Place (2023)

• RAND Mentorship Award (2023)

• AAUW Dissertation Fellowship (2013)

• BLAIS/Maguire Fellowship  at Claremont Graduate University (2012)

• IBM Excellence Award (2008)

• Gabino Barreda Medal  at UNAM (2004)