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Edwina L Jacobs

INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-412-7351
OFFICE
Computer & Information Systems

 


About Me


Edwina Jacobs is a dedicated educator in the fields of Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity. She currently serves as the Faculty Advisor for the (CISMO) Computer and Information Sciences Mentoring Organization, a role she has held since 2019, following her tenure as Faculty Advisor for the Secured Rattlers Club.

Her commitment extends beyond the classroom into extensive technical outreach and community engagement. She has been instrumental in developing and leading STEM initiatives for a diverse audience, from high school students to incoming university freshmen. Her workshops and sessions have covered a wide array of cutting-edge topics, including Python application development, 3D printing, robotics, and gaming technology. She has facilitated sessions for events such as FAMU's STEM Day and contributed to the university's Title I Initiative Virtual STEM Literacy Night.

Through her roles as a Summer STEM Instructor for the FAMU Trio program and a Summer Content Developer for the Living Learning Community (LLC), she has demonstrated a profound dedication to inspiring the next generation of innovators and preparing students for successful careers in STEM.


Areas of Interest


  • Stimulating Female Interest in STEM
  • STEM outreach
  • 3D Printing Technology

Education


 
  • Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering
    Florida A&M University
  • M.S. in Software Engineering Science • 2015
    Florida A&M University
  • B.S. in Computer Information Systems • 2008
    Florida A&M University

Work History


  • Associate Instructor • 2024 - Present
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL
  • Instructor • 2017 - 2024
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL
  • Visiting Instructor • 2016 - 2017
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL

 


Courses Taught At FAMU


  • COT 2104 Mathematics for Computing
  • COP 3828 Web Programming and Design
  • CEN 4213 Embedded Systems Programming
  • CNT 2000 Computer Systems and Network Fundamentals
  • CIS 4385C Digital Forensics
  • CIS 4517 Needs Assess & Tech Transfer
  • CGS 2060C Computer Literacy I
  • CIS 4945 IT Capstone Project
  • COP 3710 Database Management Systems
  • COP 3366E Intro to C# Programming
  • COP 4656 Intro to Mobile Programming
  • CIS 4361E Applied Security