Sam Halpern
Years of professional experience?
6
Year that you started the iCAN program
What was your major and background?
Physics and Materials Science and Engineering
Research/Engagement Experience
What are your interests within computer science?
Networking, Systems, Programming languages, Computer Engineering, Security, Privacy
How did you get interested in Computer Science?
Through work in the IT field
What social interests matter to you?
Political organizing, social and economic justice, transformative justice
What is your most impactful iCAN experience?
The experience of being able to learn fundamentals of Computer Science and Engineering from world class teachers has been an incredible experience from day one.
What are your hobbies/outside interests?
Cooking, gardening, car restoration, DIY electronics projects, sewing, knitting
Where are you from?
Champaign, Illinois