Madison Thompson
Hometown: Greensboro, NCHigh School: STEM Early College at NC A&T State University
Activities: Club Softball, Undergraduate Research, Wakeboarding, Coffee lover
Awards & Honors: Goodnight Scholar, Greenhouse Scholar, Grand Challenge Scholar, Franklin Scholar
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2026
What I plan to do after graduation: I am currently doing biomedical research with data science applications and I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in bioinformatics.
Why I Love Computer Science: I initially intended to become a biomedical engineer, however, when researching how to write code for data analysis, I quickly fell in love with computer science. The use of logic and data structures "clicked" for me, and learning computer science has enabled me to address complicated issues with grace and creativity. I feel empowered by computer science because it enables me to introduce innovation to any opportunity that I am part of, therefore bettering the world around me. I am continuously fascinated by the endless opportunities that are available to computer scientists as software continues to revolutionize modern society.
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