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>> we are currently selecting a new cohort of Rising Stars in Computer Graphics, for workshops colocated with Siggraph 2026 and 2027, more on that soon!
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Read more about Ticha's research >> www.tichamelody.com
Continuing our postcards from past Rising Stars series 💌
Today we hear from Ticha Sethapakdi, PhD candidate at MIT, sharing about her research, art, and experience in the Wigraph Rising Stars in Computer Graphics program 🌟
> How did you find the transition between PhD and postdoc to be like? It felt like becoming a more independent researcher shaping my own research direction. Although the transition can feel uncertain at times, it is also an exciting period that offers more freedom to pursue ideas that genuinely interest you. As a postdoc, I also became more aware that younger students sometimes look to you for guidance, even informally. This gave me a stronger sense of responsibility to support the students around me and contribute to a positive research environment.
I’ve been extending my research interests from sketch processing to artistic styles more broadly. I am particularly interested in how modern image generation models represent and manipulate visual styles, and how these technologies may impact artists and creative workflows. This raises broader questions about authorship, attribution, and the relationship between generative models and artistic practice. Despite the uncertainty in this space, I find it exciting to engage with these questions and think about how computational tools can interact with creative communities.
Chenxi participated in the workshops a couple years before graduating, and since then she has developed her own research direction and honed her mentoring skills.
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Chenxi Liu was part of the very first Rising Stars in computer graphics cohort in 2022. She is currently wrapping up a postdoc, and preparing to start a faculty position! Chenxi’s doctoral research bridges raw freehand line drawings with precise digital representations
> In what ways did the rising stars program support you? I really appreciated the sense of community that the Rising Stars program created. It’s always nice to attend conferences and see familiar faces from the same cohort. Meeting people at a similar career stage also makes it easier to discuss professional challenges and decisions in a more open and supportive way. (A picture of the Rising Stars 2022 lunch)
📬 Today we share updates from Chenxi Liu, who was part of the very first cohort in the Rising Stars in computer graphics program!
We are entering the last week of the application period, please consider applying if the program sounds like it could benefit you >> www.wigraph.org/events/2026-...
We're kicking this series off with updates from Sarah Kushner -- 2023 cohort of WiGRAPH Rising Stars.
Sarah is now a postdoc at the @geometric-intel.bsky.social at UCSB, doing important work to further our understanding of women's brains during pregnancy.
Our Rising Stars 2026 application campaign is currently open so we thought we would share some updates about our past rising stars 🌟 follow us in the next couple weeks to read more!
Learn more about the program and apply >> www.wigraph.org/events/2026-...
Deadline is in a few weeks for the Rising Stars program! It is still time to start working on your application, and/or to nudge that one person you think should apply to do so :)
Application link (PS: applications on easychair can be updated until the deadline) >> easychair.org/conferences/...
Applications are open for WiGRAPH's Rising Stars program! Ph.D. students and postdocs can apply for a two-year program of mentorship and workshops co-located with SIGGRAPH 2026 & 2027.
📝 Learn more and apply here >> www.wigraph.org/events/2026-...
⏰ Deadline March 27
And finally we welcome two new committee members: Ticha Sethapakdi (Berthouzoz Lunch Coordinator) and Geonsun Lee @gsunlee.bsky.social (Treasurer) 🌟
We also celebrate the hard work and positive energy of our exiting committee members: Mackenzie Leake, Xuan Luo, and Yuxuan @ym2552.bsky.social 💜
Deepali has been a part of the Executive Committee since the very beginning, she was instrumental in organizing the Rising Stars program (more info about this year's application coming very soon, don't forget to follow to stay tuned!)
Starting the new year with exciting news, we welcome Deepali Aneja as our new Executive Committee Director!
Here are a few words from Deepali about WiGRAPH 💭
The Summer Geometry Initiative at MIT is a great way for students to discover the wonderful world of geometry processing research!
Apply now for next summer 🌱
Or share with a young up-and-coming student you know 🌟
Join us at the 2025 Berthouzoz Women in Research Lunch at #SIGGRAPH to celebrate the past, present, and future of WiGRAPH!
📅 Aug 13, 12:30–2:00pm
📍 Vancouver, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront Ballroom
RSVP & details:
🔗 www.wigraph.org/events/2025-...
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🎉☕ Announcing WiGRAPH Conference Coffees: SIGGRAPH 2025 Edition! ☕🎉
Are you a researcher of an underrepresented gender registered for SIGGRAPH? Do you want an opportunity to network with your peers? Learn more and sign up here:
www.wigraph.org/events/2025-...
