Jakita O. Thomas is a Philpott Westpoint Stevens Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University.[1] Thomas is one of the co-founders of Pharaoh's Conclave, an organisation helping engage and prepare youth for careers and opportunities related to eSports.[2] Thomas is also a founder of Black ComputeHer which is an organisation dedicated to supporting computing tech education and workforce development for Black women and girls.[3]
Jakita O. Thomas | |
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| Alma mater | Spelman College Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer science and engineering |
| Institutions | Auburn University |
Thomas graduated from Spelman College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer and information science, with a minor in mathematics. In 2006, she was granted a Ph.D. in computer science and focusing on the learning sciences and technology by the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, where she was a Presidential Fellow, National Physical Science Consortium Fellow, tutor, mentor, and research assistant.[4]
Awards
editThomas received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Award (2012 – 2019). She also received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2016).[5]
Thomas was named one of 1,000 inspiring black scientists in America by Cell Mentor.[6]
Publications
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References
edit- ^ "Auburn University: profile Jakita O. Thomas". eng.auburn.edu. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Pharaoh's Conclave levels up opportunity in gaming". Google. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Our Team | blackcomputeHER.org". Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "HOME". curriculum-vitae-r. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Jakita Thomas". National Science and Technology Medals Foundation. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ Scholars, The Community of. "1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America". crosstalk.cell.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.