CS student selected as the 2015 Outstanding Senior for the College of Engineering

Robert (Kwamina) Orleans-Pobee has been selected as outstanding senior in the College of Engineering.  Robert has an excellent record of service to the university and the community including being part of the University Honors Program and serving as captain and Vice President of the Virginia Tech Fencing Club and the Club Fencing Team.  He has demonstrated a continued commitment to helping others and solving problems.  Two examples of his leadership include creating an application to help students navigate the complexities of course requesting and scheduling and leading two software development projects that combat human trafficking.  Dr. Cal Ribbens said, “These award winning projects both demonstrate innovative technical contributions to this important social cause.”  Robert will have the honor of speaking at commencement this year.  Read More

Please join the CS department in congratulating Robert!

 

Robert Orleans-Pobee

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