Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Communications, Culture & Media Studies
Howard University
2023

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Africana Studies
University at Albany
2019

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Sociology
Buffalo State University
2017

DATA 201: Computational Social Justice

This course is designed to help students think explicitly about their social responsibility as data scientists and the impact on the world of what they are building and analyzing. Using contemporary case studies from recent news stories and legal cases, students will learn about issues such as intellectual copyright, consent, data security, differences between privacy and confidentiality, difficulties of anonymization, and bias in artificial intelligence. In addition, students will be engaged with fundamental questions of justice in relation to data and computing in American society.

DATA 801: Data Science Graduate Capstone

The Capstone Project provides an opportunity for students to engage in high-level inquiry focusing on an area of specialization within data science. Students will complete a Capstone Projects.

DATA 802: Data Science Practicum/Internship

The Applied Data Science and Analytics Practicum /Internship course is an opportunity for students to apply principles, tools, theories, ideas, and skills learned in the classroom to a real-world problem. Student can engage in an (1) External Internship with an organization or government agency, (2) Internal Case Study Internship provided by the department, or (3) Internal Practicum research project to exercise their skills in Data Science and Data Analytics, and understand the culture around computing and management systems, operations, resources within a specialty area. The experience is obtained with organizations approved by the Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics Program under the guidance of faculty.

SLMC 101: Principles of Speech

The Principles of Speech course is designed to develop skills for effective communication within a variety of contexts including academic, organizational, and professional settings as well as interpersonal relationships. It is a performance course based on the application of the study of communication theory. The course is designed to ensure that undergraduate students acquire and demonstrate proficiency in three essential skill areas: (1) theoretical foundations of effective communication dynamics, (2) skills, practice, and confidence in public speaking, and (3) critical thinking and reasoning.

Distinguished Alumni Award, 2024

Edward Bouchet Scholar, 2023

Carson Carr Diversity Scholar 2017-2019

Ronald E. McNair Scholar Award, 2017

Herbert Aurbach Social Action Award, 2016

Black-oriented EdTech and public interest technology

Black-oriented EdTech and public interest technology: a framework for accessible and ethically designed technology for K-12 students

This study explores the intersection of public interest technology (PIT) and K-12 Black-oriented educational technology (EdTech) platforms in addressing educational inequities and racial biases. Despite the increased adoption of EdTech in K-12 settings, it often perpetuates racial biases, marginalizing Black students. Conversely, Black-oriented educational technology has been established to counter the marginalization of Black students by centering Black culture and realities in educational content (Young, P.A. 1999. Roads to travel: a historical look at African American contributions to instructional technology. University of California, Berkeley), emphasizing principles of ethical, accessible, and impactful technology use aligned with PIT. 

Shaping the future: Black leadership in tech regulation

Shaping the future: Black leadership in tech regulation

In today’s digital age, tech regulation is a frontline issue of equity and innovation. For Black EdTech leaders worldwide, the question is clear: will we shape the digital future, or be shaped by it?

Beyond Broadband Access

Beyond Broadband Access: The Need for Advocacy and Cultural Competency in the K-12 Digital World

This report provides an overview of existing historic inequities among low-income Black, Latinx, and Native American kindergarten through twelfth grade (“K-12”) students which have carried over to digital classroom settings and have been exacerbated with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The detrimental effects that the digital divide has on low-income students of color are detailed in the analysis. It also provides information about federally funded and community-based programs created to address these longstanding systemic issues.