Engineering Faculty Profile
Jakita O. Thomas
Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Associate ProfessorComputer Science and Software Engineering
Education:
Ph.D. Computer Science, Georgia Institute of TechnologyB.S. Computer Science, Spelman College
Research Interests:
development of computational algorithmic thinkingcomplex cognitive skill development
access to healthcare information and services for under-served populations
intersectionality in computing
computer-supported collaborative learning
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Auburn Engineering faculty named to 2022 promotion, tenure list
Numerous Auburn Engineering faculty were included on the provost's list of those who were awarded promotion, tenure or both for 2022.
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Professor awarded NSF grant to study experiences of Black women in computing
Jakita Thomas, associate professor in computer science and software engineering, earns $160,235 grant and fellowship at Constellations Center for Equity in Computing
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Auburn Engineering faculty member named among America’s most inspiring Black scientists
Computer science and software engineering faculty member Jakita Thomas, a noted researcher and leader in promoting equity and inclusion in computer science, was recently included in Cell Mentor’s list of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.
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Jakita Thomas named to SEC’s 2018-19 Faculty Travel Program
The Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Associate Professor of computer science and software engineering used the award to collaborate with faculty at Vanderbilt University and the University of Georgia.
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