CEAT Alumna Olympic Dream: Majors, GPA, and Track Record

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1. Main Subject⁢ & accomplishments:

* ⁢ Name: ​ Shira Auerbach
* Degrees: Double ⁣major in ‌Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Oklahoma state University (OSU) within the CEAT (College of engineering, Architecture and Technology).
* ‌ Next Step: Pursuing a‍ Master of Science in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech University.
* Athletic Background: Competed⁤ in track and‍ field, ⁣both during her two-year service in the‌ Israeli military and at OSU.
*‍ Research ⁢Focus: ⁣Passionate about research, ‍fostered by faculty and peers at OSU.

2. Background &⁣ Influences:

* Family: Comes from a family of physicists.
* Military Service: Completed two years of service in the Israeli military.
* ⁣ Parental Influence: Parents⁢ prioritized learning over grades, which Auerbach credits for her academic success. She was a curious student who asked many questions.
*‌ Initial Exposure to Engineering: ⁤Had ​no prior‍ engineering experience before attending OSU.

3. Why OSU/CEAT?

* Desired Combination: Sought a university that would allow her to continue competing in track and ‍field and engage in in-depth research.
* Supportive Habitat: Found ⁤supportive faculty and fellow students at OSU/CEAT who nurtured her passion⁣ for⁤ research.
* Broad Curriculum: CEAT provided a ⁣good fit for her diverse interests.

4. Benefits of Double Major:

*‍ Holistic Understanding: ‍ Her double major provides a complete understanding of computers – both the hardware (engineering) and software⁢ (science) aspects.
* Career Flexibility: ⁣This allows her to work effectively on either the ⁢hardware or ⁣software side of computer-related ⁤projects.
* ‌ Synergy: She can develop software tailored⁢ to​ hardware constraints, and vice versa.

5. Personal Ideology:

* ⁣ Thrives on Balance: Auerbach believes she performs better when she has multiple passions and⁣ commitments (“juggling academics and athletics”).
* Love of‍ Learning: Her academic success is rooted in her ⁤genuine love of learning.

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