Meet a Tutor: Sarah Darrow
Computer Science Student at Mississippi State University
Tell us a little about yourself…
I’m a sophomore from Mississippi State University studying computer science and doing research in human computer interaction and robotics.
When did you first start learning computer science?
I started coding in fourth grade when I joined a FIRST Lego League robotics team.
Do you have any favorite programs or projects that you’ve built?
My current research is building a robotic dog for therapeutic use for PTSD patients, and I have worked on several other projects involving robotics, including making a robotic prosthetic arm for a quadriplegic man.
How would you like to use computer science and programming in the future?
I’ve had a lot of experience with robotics and have really enjoyed it, but I would also like to try out other subjects like security and UI/UX.
Fun facts about you?
I play the trumpet, French horn, and ukulele.
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Rocky road
Words of advice for the next generation of coders?
Computer science is special because it can be done professionally or recreationally. The best way to learn is to treat it as a hobby and create fun projects that are meaningful to you. It’s also something that can’t really be learned in a book, but rather in practice. So just code, and keep coding. If you get frustrated it’s ok; the more frustrating the challenge the better it feels when you finally solve it.
Originally published at blog.codehs.com on July 31, 2016.
