Interviewee: Aaron Li
Interview Date: July 17th and 26th, 2023
Interview Method: Phone interview
Interviewer: Tianwei Li

Interviewee's Introduction:
University of California, Berkeley August 2019 - May 2023
B.A. Computer Science
B.A. Psychology Major
Harvard University Expected Graduation: May 2025
M.E. Computational Science and Engineering

1.Briefing on Computer Science:
Category of Computer Science:
1)System Design
2)Hardware Developing
3)Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning
4)CS Theories

2.Recommended Courses for Computer Science: CS61A, CS61B, CS70

3.Connections between psychology and computer science:
1)Not enough research on brain science, so the knowledge of the field isn’t thorough.
2)Neural Network ?? Brain ?? Long-term Memory & Short-term Memory

4.Machine Learning:
1) Using strengthened learning to attest hypothesis associated with brain science.
2) Abstract Neural Science ? Build Model (CS)

5.The opportunity of CS Major:
1)Don’t be limited to a cross major, seeking to enroll in competitive CS groups. (Get into a strong group as fast as possible)
2)13th grade: find a major?14th grade: communicate with an instructor (professor)?15th grade: join a group, start working
3)Preemptively learn all the courses entailing CS in college in 13th and 14th grade

6.Resources:
Leetcode

7.Finding a Job:
Software/ Hardware Design: Undergraduate is enough.
CS Theories/ Artificial Intelligence: Ph.D., Professor, Research Scientist.
Research Scientist: Ph.D. required!