Alex LaGrassa
lagrassa.bsky.social
Alex LaGrassa
@lagrassa.bsky.social
Recent Robotics PhD passionate about inclusive & equitable knowledge sharing, especially about tech. My research is in combining classical robotics with AI. I love edible plants and composting. Pronouns: them/them preferred
Today I learned that my dresser was from the iconic Kauffman’s department store AND seems to have been stamped during the “Pittsburg” days (pre 1911). A little piece of #Pittsburgh history :) #vintage
July 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Had to harvest the potatoes early this year, but still pretty decent! This is about a third of the total. Fed by my house compost :)
July 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Looking for queer #communityliving in Jersey City? We're looking for one more housemate to join our 5 br/3 ba house in JC Heights. We value communication, process, autonomy, and mutual care for each other.

Rent is $1075/mo

Please DM to chat about it and see if we're a fit #FindRoommates
July 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hello! I and some colleagues are running a @blackinrobotics.bsky.social virtual workshop on July 13th where participants learn basic computer programming by writing code to move a robot arm!

Sign-up at www.eventbrite.com/e/beginning-...

#stemeducation #Robotics #python #coding
July 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Belated personal update:
I defended my PhD in #Robotics at #CarnegieMellon!

Thank you to Oliver Kroemer and my labmates for constructing a heartwarming and creative “Doktorhut” ❤️🤖🦾

Now it’s time to play with much less expensive robots.
April 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
At a hotel for an interview. The room they gave me has a plush husky, a dog bed, and amenities such as peanut butter and blueberry treats. (I do not have a real dog). 10/10 best interview hotel room so far.
January 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM