{"id":13629,"date":"2022-02-16T10:11:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/artsci\/?p=13629"},"modified":"2022-02-16T10:11:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:11:37","slug":"dumas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/artsci\/class-of-2022\/dumas\/","title":{"rendered":"Arlen Dumas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Major: Computer Science<\/a>
\nMinor: Mathematics<\/a><\/em>
\nHometown: Quincy, MA<\/em><\/p>\n

Q. What makes the College of Arts and Sciences at URI unique?<\/strong>
\nThe College of Arts and Sciences is unique because it encourages students to explore material beyond what their majors require. A lot of STEM students benefit greatly from interdisciplinary studies, as it allows us to explore interests that we can bring into our professional careers. If I was never given the opportunity to explore the fields that interested me outside of mathematics and computer science, I wouldn\u2019t have had the drive to apply for PhD programs and would honestly probably still feel a little lost.<\/span><\/p>\n

What accomplishments and\/or activities at URI are you most proud of now?
\n<\/strong>I\u2019m actually a former college dropout. When I was much younger and less prepared for college, I struggled a lot to find my footing and really didn\u2019t do well. I\u2019m so incredibly grateful and proud that I\u2019m able to graduate with a 3.7 GPA while pursuing a bachelor\u2019s in computer science as well as a minor in mathematics.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m equally as proud that I\u2019m able to share what I\u2019ve learned and guide underclassmen through their first few semesters as a TA. Returning to school has been simultaneously one of the most stressful things I\u2019ve ever done as well as my greatest accomplishment.<\/p>\n

What research projects, internships, experiential learning, and\/or study abroad programs did you participate in at URI?
\n<\/strong>I\u2019m actually involved in some interesting research with Dr. Krishna Venkatasubramanian regarding how people react to pain on a physiological level using machine learning. What originally started out as credit for a capstone became a passion for me and led me all the way to applying for graduate school!<\/span><\/p>\n

What have been some highlights of your time in the Computer Science department?
\n<\/strong>Being a TA is probably at the top of my list. I learned that I really enjoy teaching and guiding students through their first semesters in the computer science department. It\u2019s also allowed me to be more involved in the department, which has helped me connect with other students who are passionate about our major and form really amazing connections with my professors.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s next for you?
\n<\/strong>Hopefully a Ph.D.! I intend to keep learning and teaching for the rest of my life, so getting a doctorate is the most logical next step. After I achieve that lofty pursuit, I intend to stay in academia and become a professor.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Computer Science <\/p>\n

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