Dr. Clement

Dr. Clement is a professor of computer science at Brigham Young University. His research at BYU centers on high-performance computing and bioinformatics.

Dr. Price

Dr. Price is a professor of economics at Brigham Young University. His research combines machine learning and family history to created large linked historical datasets.

Ben

Ben is a Computer Science student at BYU from Seattle. He enjoys machine learning and low-level systems. He’s currently working on handwriting recognition research, where he trains models to interpret historical French census records. Outside the lab, he enjoys playing guitar and piano, and tinkering with electronics.

Sam

Samuel is a Computer Science student at BYU with a passion for full-stack development and building tools that make a real difference in people's lives. He brings a thoughtful and hands-on approach to every project. Outside of code, Samuel enjoys playing video games with friends, playing music, and always asking how technology can serve people more meaningfully.

Foster

Foster is a senior studying Computer Science, passionate about technology and the learning opportunities his job provides. When he's not working in the lab, he can be found dominating the pickleball and racquetball courts or refining his unique skill as a master of juggling sticks. A dedicated runner, he believes the half marathon strikes the perfect balance between endurance and excitement.

Gary

Gary Suarez is a senior studying Computer Science. He enjoys playing sports, and spending time with his wife.

Jenson

Jenson Jones is a junior CS student who codes by day and hikes by weekend. He’s fueled by curiosity, his mediocrity at pickleball, and the occasional mountain view.

Jocelyn

Jocelyn Perucca is a junior studying computer science. When she’s not coding and debugging, she enjoys hiking Utah’s trails, experimenting with new recipes, and playing Mario games. She’s passionate about building clean, functional software and loves the challenge of turning ideas into real-world applications.

Matt

Matt is a senior studying Computer Science with a strong interest in AI, web development, and making tech that actually helps people. Whether he's wiring up a custom AI story summarizer or experimenting with reinforcement learning for card games, he’s always building something creative and practical. Outside of code, Matt enjoys hitting the gym, cooking up artisan sourdough loaves, and playing games with friends. He believes technology should make people’s lives better—and maybe even a little more fun.

Nelson

Nelson is a senior studying Computer Science with a focus on AI and data science/machine learning. He enjoys creating practical applications and teaching computer science to his online students. When he's not working, he loves playing volleyball, reading great fiction, and spending time with his wife. Nelson believe in the power of technology to bring people together and enhance their intrinsic capability as human beings.

Rachel

Rachel White is a sophomore studying Computer Science with an emphasis in Machine Learning. She loves exploring how AI can unlock historical records and is passionate about learning, building meaningful technology, and making AI more accessible. Outside of her studies, you’ll probably find her listening to a book or out on a run.

Seth

Seth is a senior with a passion for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Mandarin Chineses. His current side project is building a Risc-5 processor, and you can find him playing handball at the courts every day Monday through Friday.

Steed

Steed (Joseph Steed) has a Master in Information Systems and is pursuing his PhD at Indiana University while continuously working with BYU and FHTL. His research focuses on improving Family History Technologies. He enjoys being with his wife, baking bread, and overengineering technology solutions.

Sydney

Sydney is a junior majoring in Computer Science with an emphasis in Software Engineering and a minor in European Studies. Outside the lab, she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends, reading, and playing Nintendo Switch games. She is passionate about game design and is especially interested in making family history engaging and accessible through interactive experiences.