Osaze Shears
Computer Engineering Undergraduate Researcher

Computer Engineering Undergraduate Researcher

George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
  • Learning Assistant (LA) for ECE 331: Digital Systems Design and ECE 332: Digital Electronics and Logic Design Lab
  • Peer Mentor for Engineering courses, focusing on Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics and Calculus
  • Technology Coordinator & STEP Logistics Coordinator for Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education
  • President of F1rst Gen Mason student organization

During my undergraduate studies at George Mason University, I held multiple leadership and academic support roles.

Education

BS in Computer Engineering (June 2014 - May 2018) George Mason University

During my undergraduate studies, I studied a variety of different topics that provided me with foundational knowledge in computer engineering:

  • Digital System Design
  • Embedded Systems
  • Circuit Design
  • Data Structures

Academic Support Roles

Learning Assistant (LA) (August 2017 - December 2017) Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

  • Assisted with teaching 90 students in ECE 331: Digital Systems Design
  • Assisted with teaching 60 students in ECE 332: Digital Electronics and Logic Design Lab

Peer Mentor (August 2015 - December 2017) Volgenau School of Engineering

  • Provided mentoring and tutoring services for George Mason University Engineering courses
  • Equipped students with effective study habits and techniques to succeed outside of tutoring
  • Concentrated in supporting students with Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics and Calculus

Administrative & Leadership Roles

Technology Coordinator & STEP Logistics Coordinator (September 2014 - May 2017) Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education

  • Managed the website for ODIME
  • Assisted with scheduling and organization of GMU’s Student Transition Empowerment Program (STEP)
  • Developed a mobile app to provide information about the STEP program to the students

President (May 2016 - May 2017) F1rst Gen Mason

  • Organized events to provide networking opportunities for first-generation college students.
  • Developed a mobile app to help students calculate their grade point averages
  • Designed a new visual identity for the organization

Awards & Recognition

  • Summa Cum Laude (May 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE)
  • ECE Chairman’s Award (May 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
  • ECE Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (May 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
  • ECE Senior Design Project Award (May 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for Project LENS
  • Dean’s Advisory Board Award (April 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE) for Project LENS
  • Honors College (June 2014 - May 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Honors College
  • OSCAR Fellow (August 2017) - Awarded by GMU’s Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR)
  • Undergraduate Research Scholar Program (URSP) Grant (January 2017, August 2017) - Awarded by GMU’s Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR)
  • Black Scholar of the Year (February 2015) - Awarded by GMU’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education (ODIME)
  • Dean’s List (June 2014 - May 2018) - Awarded by GMU’s Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE)

Notable Projects

Project LENS - A Robotic Eye System Using Artificial Muscles