Owen Purinton, Class of 2026, is a hardworking college student hailing from picturesque Arlington, Massachusetts. He is pursuing studies in Business and Economics and is extremely interested in how A.I. will impact the way we do business. Owen’s passion extends beyond the classroom, as he plays for the Club Rugby team in the fall and spring. Aside from rugby, Owen enjoys following sports, snowboarding, birdwatching, and traveling. Owen anticipates that A.I. will change the way we function as a society, and its benefits will be tremendous. His journey in the Digital Scholarship Fellowship is fueled by excitement for the future of this continuously advancing technology and a desire to understand how to appropriately incorporate A.I. into his everyday life.