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Jakita O. Thomas

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Associate Professor

3101G Shelby Center

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Education

Ph.D. Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science, Spelman College

Research Interests

development of computational algorithmic thinking
complex cognitive skill development
access to healthcare information and services for under-served populations
intersectionality in computing
computer-supported collaborative learning

In The News

Associate professor in CSSE leads collaborative project aimed at meeting needs of Native American, Latina and Black women in computing

Jakita Thomas was awarded a $204,324 National Science Foundation Early-Concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER)

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.

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

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.

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.

Jakita Thomas honored for research on black women in computing

Faculty member Jakita Thomas was awarded a Best Paper Award at the 2018 conference for Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Computing, Engineering and Technology.