Malisa Lo

Student

I am studying for a B.S. in Computer Science in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii. I expect to graduate in Spring, 2025.


Interests: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Video Games, Art


Projects

AskHoku - ITS ChatBot 2023

My team and I created a Chatbot that will respond to user's ITS related requests in conversational language. We placed 2nd place at the Hawaiian Annual Code Challenge for Coded solutions.

Artificial Intelligence Web Development Natural Language Processing

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Two Dice Pig Game 2021

For my ICS 111, I created a Two Dice Pig Game using Java

Game Java

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Virtual Reality Field Trips 2020

My team created virtual reality field trips on different conversation sites in Oahu.

Environment Virtual Reality

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Essays

Refactoring Reality: What it REALLY means to be a Software Engineer

11 Dec 2023

When it comes to software engineering, the first thing that often comes to mind is web development—designing websites for companies or personal reasons. However, software engineering encompasses much more than just web development. Through ICS 314, I learned that it...

Software Engineering Learning Reflection

Are Design Patterns setting you up for success or failure?

29 Nov 2023

Introducing Design Patterns… If you are an owner of a bakery that is known for its delicious desserts, consistency in taste and providing exceptional service to customers are crucial goals. In order to make your bakery the best in town,...

Design Patterns Software Engineering Reflection

AI in the Classroom: Cheating or Learning?

20 Nov 2023

I. Introduction: This year was a big step for AI tools to play a prevalent role in the learning process, particularly in Software Engineering. In ICS 314, I found AI tools to be exceptionally helpful in learning about a coding...

Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence Education

How messy code can sabotage your programming career

20 Sep 2023

If your code works, then what is the point of ensuring that you have the right amount of spaces and indents in your code in the first place? When I first started coding, I did not realize the importance of...

Coding Standards ESLint IntelliJ

How to look smart on Stack Overflow

05 Sep 2023

I have always been told by previous professors that there is no such thing as a “stupid” question, however, Eric Raymond thinks otherwise in his article, “How to ask questions the smart way.” Stack Overflow has become one of the...

Stack Overflow Computer Science Smart Questions