Martha White

Martha White is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing Sciences at the University of Alberta, where she specializes in developing algorithms for agents that learn continuously from streams of data, focusing on representation learning and reinforcement learning. As a Principal Investigator at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII) and director of the Reinforcement Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lab (RLAI), she is at the forefront of research aimed at enhancing adaptive learning systems. Martha holds a Ph.D. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta and has published extensively on topics related to machine learning, including over 40 papers in top-tier journals and conferences. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in AI is complemented by her passion for mentoring emerging researchers and promoting diversity in computing. Outside of her academic pursuits, Martha enjoys soccer, outdoor activities, cooking, and reading science fiction, reflecting her diverse interests beyond the realm of technology.