Riya Lakhani

Year: Senior, Study Abroad in Fall 2026

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Major(s)/Minor(s): Computer Science major, ACES (Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students) Minor and Science, Technology, Ethics and Policy (STEP) Minor

Research and Internships: Undergraduate researcher at Reliability Engineering department, interning at Capital One

Activities and Leadership: CS Peer Advisor, ACES Student Advisory Board, Secure IT Workshop Instructor

Favorite Spot(s) on Campus: Van Munching Hall, A. James Clark Hall, Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering 

Favorite Class(es): CMSC250 (Discrete Structures), AMST320 (Disabilities in American Film)

In my free time, I enjoy: making matcha, exploring DC, climbing and playing pickleball