The Team

Ezri White

Why Computer Science?

I have always been interested in the bridge between STEM and art and have been searching for the right way to combine these fields since I can remember. I discovered computer science through COMP110 and fell in love with it and the ability I had to express my creativity in a scientific way.

Interests

rock climbing, painting, ukulele, coffee, traveling, my dogs, programming!

UNC Status

2022, Computer Science Major, Studio Art Major and Math minor

Hometown

Columbus, Ohio

Favorite Programming Keyword

for, because it’s so simple yet so powerful

Kaki Ryan

Why Computer Science?

I love being able to make something amazing, complex and functional out of nothing. Computer Science is awesome and an empowering skill that I want to help other people put under their belt!

Interests

Swimming, hiking, corgis, fruit snacks

UNC Status

2020, Math & Computer Science

Hometown

Centreville, Virginia

Favorite Programming Keyword

“new” in Java. Being able to create and construct things in code is exciting!!

Kris Jordan

Why Computer Science

I’ve never found something more enthralling than thinking of an idea, writing some code, and bringing it to life. There’s an aspect of building and creating in computer science that is innately rewarding. Designing solutions to problems for myself and others is what really keeps me coming back to programming and computer science. I love this stuff and I love teaching it just as much or more.

Interests

My dog Ada, coffee, programming (of course), photography, camping, The Office, Carolina all the things.

UNC Status

2007, Computer Science

Hometown

Concord, Rutherfordton, Chapel Hill … NC!

Favorite Programming Keyword

The def keyword in Python because if you can define a function you can do… everything!

Marc Lewis

Why Computer Science?

There are just so many different ways to solve problems in CS. It allows for a ton of creativity and experimentation in making a vision into a working program. For me, that feeling of running a program that you built from the ground up is just so rewarding.

Interests

Tennis, star wars, music, and computer games

UNC Status

Comp Sci B.S. Major, Physics Minor, Class of 2022

Hometown

Rosewood, NC

Favorite Programming Keyword

for loops, because of their unlimited potential!

Marlee Walls

Why Computer Science?

I love the challenge and consequent reward that computer science provides. Getting code to run successfully is an amazing feeling and allows you to create something incredible out of nothing.

Interests

Dancing, coffee, reading, and dogs!!

UNC Status

Class of 2022, Computer Science (BS)

Hometown

Moyock, NC

Favorite Programming Keyword

elif - It’s a nice contraction, keeps things concise but still human readable. Python was the first language I learned, and I remember feeling a bit betrayed when I realized other languages required you to fully write out else if.