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Kaylin Moss

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Bio

I chose to major in computer science with a software development concentration at Marist College because great software design speaks to me. I am a photographer, musician, and creative writer. My artistic endeavors led me to study computer science. In web design and development, the keyboard is my palette, and the screen is my medium. I previously held false notions about computer science throughout my adolescence. As an African American female, I never envisioned myself as a computer scientist due to a lack of diverse perspectives in the technology industry. My perspective widened after I excelled in a web design and development elective in high school. I recognize many students do not have the opportunity to be exposed to computing careers before college, and I became inspired to engender diversity in computing. I leap at opportunities to share my experiences in a variety of forums to make my mission of retaining diversity in computing a reality. I founded the Marist Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers to create a community for black students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). I had the opportunity to speak about steps for retaining historically underserved students in STEM while on a student panel at the Enterprise Computing Community conference. I mentor black and hispanic high school students interested in pursuing technology careers. I aspire to create an inclusive learning environment for all students in STEM, and develop software with inclusivity and accessibility at its core.

Education

Marist College

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science
  • Minors:
    • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
    • Management Information Systems and Services

Wando High School

High School
2014 - 2018
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Science
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Software Developer

    • Project Manager

      Marist College IBM Joint Study
      2019 – 20201 year

    Research

    • Computer Science

      Marist College — Research Intern
      2019 – 2020
    • Cyber Security Engineering

      Marist College — Undergraduate Researcher
      2019 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Newburgh Early College High School — Mentor
      2020 – Present
    • Advocacy

      National Society of Black Engineers — President
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Independent — Computer Science Tutor
      2018 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Enterprise Computing Community Conference — Panelist
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Marist College — Host Accepted Students Weekend
      2020 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Marist College — Host Computer Science Department Open House
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Marist College — Mentor
      2019 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship