Jakita O. Thomas Explained

Jakita O. Thomas
Fields:	Computer science and engineering
Workplaces:	Auburn University
Alma Mater:	Spelman College Georgia Institute of Technology

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]

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

Thomas 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]

References

1. Web site: Auburn University: profile Jakita O. Thomas. 2022-10-21 . eng.auburn.edu.
2. Web site: 2021-07-29 . Pharaoh's Conclave levels up opportunity in gaming . 2022-10-21 . Google . en-us.
3. Web site: Our Team blackcomputeHER.org . 2022-10-21 . en-US.
4. Web site: HOME . 2022-10-21 . curriculum-vitae-r . en.
5. Web site: Jakita Thomas . 2022-10-21 . National Science and Technology Medals Foundation . en-US.
6. Web site: Scholars . The Community of . 1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America . 2022-10-21 . crosstalk.cell.com . en-us.