George Mason University junior and Honors College student Brenda Henriquez has been named an Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholar, a program that recognizes outstanding undergraduate female students studying computer science.
When Henriquez began at Mason, she wasn’t initially thinking about becoming a computer science major. She credits her CS 112 Introduction to Computer Programming class for igniting her interest.
“What I love about computer science is that it is based on logic and problem-solving,” said Henriquez. “After I took that class, I switched my major and never looked back.”
At this point in her life, Henriquez wants to work as a software engineer and perhaps earn a doctorate. She hopes her story inspires other young women to pursue careers in computer science.
“I would love to see future generations of women join us in computer science,” Henriquez said. “Computer science unites people to create, solve and discuss problems. I look forward to the ideas and growth from future women computer scientists.”
Longer article: https://www2.gmu.edu/news/2021-03/mason-junior-brenda-henriquez-named-adobe-women-technology-scholar
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