Computer Vision News - September 2016

CVN: Is it only in English or can it work also in other languages? Sophia: At the moment, we are looking at English. CVN: Do you think that you’ve come a long way since you were a little girl in Islamabad? Sophia: I would say yes. CVN: Do you feel privileged? Sophia: In some sense yes, because not many people get this opportunity. Not many women reach this stage. For a Pakistani woman, you probably have to end your career at a certain stage. In my case, my family was really encouraging, and I kept pushing forward. I am what I am because of my family. CVN: What is your ambition? What would you like to achieve in the future? Sophia: I really want to make a difference and to work on some computer vision technologies which can impact the future society. For instance, with this project, if we can make it work, it will have a huge contribution for people with language difficulties. In my case, I really want to get something done which makes significant changes in the society . CVN: What chances do you give yourself to achieve that objective? Sophia: I am really ambitious… [she laughs again and then smiles] When I plan something, most of the times I achieve it! “ If I think that I can do my job very well, then others will see that I am capable. I never felt that I am different ” Computer Vision News Women in Computer Vision 7 Women Scientists