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Jakita O. Thomas

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Jakita O. Thomas
Alma materSpelman College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Scientific career
FieldsComputer science and engineering
InstitutionsAuburn University

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] 

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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]

Publications

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References

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