Mason Laferney

Mason LaFerney is a multifaceted professional currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Computational Wellbeing Group, focusing on designing computational methods and understanding the interplay between human behaviors and health. Concurrently, Mason is an intern at Surge AI, developing test suites for AI-generated programs. Mason LaFerney Photography reflects a successful self-run business begun in high school, offering a range of photography services. Previous experience includes a Health Equity Intern role at the Louisiana Department of Health, where Mason authored a legislative response and contributed to a statewide health equity plan, and a Research Assistant position at Hafner Lab, studying gold nanomaterials. Education includes ongoing studies at Rice University for a Bachelor of Arts degree and prior attendance at Boston College.