Honor Society® member
Tobechukwu Ezekwenna
Student Researcher - Computing for Disasters at Texas A&M University
- University of Maryland - Baltimore County
- Computer Science
- Class of 2016
- Waldorf, MD
Member since November 2015
About
I go by Toby Ezekwenna, I'm currently studying computer science and mathematics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and graduate in May 2016. I plan on going to graduate school for Computer Science with a mathematical focus, and then to do industrial research afterwards.
Education
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Computer Science / Mathematics
2012 – 2016
Honors and awards
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Meyerhoff Scholar
I'm a Meyerhoff Scholar at UMBC, which is a program designed to increase the number of underrepresented PhDs and MD/PhDs.
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Phi Kappa Phi
Joined in April 2015
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Golden Key
Joined in December 31, 2013
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Joined on March 20, 2013
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to start a PhD program in Computer Science, and then do research in industry at a place like IBM, MIT Lincoln Lab, Twitter, or Lawrence Livermore Labs. I would like to combine the innovation of research with the focus and resources that an industry environment provides.
- Graduate school interests
Data Science
Quantum Computation
Graph Theory
Linear Algebra
Theory of Computation / Automota Theory
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Brain Networks / Computational Neuroscience- Outside the classroom
Social Media (Facebook and Snapchat mostly)
Attending cultural events
DANCE PARTIES!!!!
Reading manga and watching anime
Playing videogames
Watching movies
Experience
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Student Researcher - Computing for Disasters
Texas A&M University
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
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Software Engineering Intern
Progeny Systems
Jun 2014 – Aug 2014
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Student Researcher - Distributed Research Experience for Undergraduates
Norfolk State University
Jun 2013 – Aug 2013
Volunteering
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Tech / Sound Team Assistant
Greater Baltimore Church of Christ
Sep 2015 – Dec 2015
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Host for High School Students - New Student Overnight Program
UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
Apr 2013
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Setup Crew
FIRST Lego League - Hosted at UMBC
Jan 2013
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Math, Science, and Reading Tutor
Arbutus Middle School
Oct 2012 – Dec 2012
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Street Cleaner
Druid Heights Community Development Corporation Inc
Jun 2012
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Usher and Technical Unit
Grace Life Center
Jan 2008 – Mar 2013
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
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