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Aliyah Carter is 2021 Masters graduate of Computer Science from Norfolk State University. Aliyah received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Information Assurance and a minor in Mathematics from Norfolk State University in 2018. While studying at Norfolk State University in undergrad she was a National Nuclear Security Administration Scholar and CISSE Scholar. Aliyah Carter has particular research focuses in the areas of Cyber Security, Cyber Learning, and Human Computer Interface and Biomedical Engineering. Aliyah has interned at several government research facilities completing Software Development/Cyber Security projects at Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Aliyah recently finish working as an Applications Developer at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. She is currently a PhD student at the University of South Carolina. Aliyah is also Computer Science professor at Benedict College where she teaches C++ Object Oriented Programming and Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts. She enjoys skating, working out, bible study, volunteering, space research, live music, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones/friends.

 

Teaching

  • CSC 150: Computer Literacy
  • CSC 200: Advanced Computer Concepts
  • CSC 132: Intro to Computing and Programming Concepts 
  • CSC 138: Object Oriented Programming (C++) – Co-Teach 

Research Areas

Research evolves us as a society and is the forefront of change

Human Centered Computing

Understanding human behavior and how humans behave with technology is the center of the HCC. There is a need to develop usable systems that  solve major issues in our world today.

Cyber Security 

Why is cyber security important? There is an important need to protect the systems we use on an everyday basis from cyber criminals and hackers. I’m excited and open to participate in any project that protects the personal and sensitive data of others.

Computer Science Education

Emerging technologist are developed by the generation ahead of them. Its important to develop platforms and frameworks to share knowledge with students and life long learners.