Mihir Rao

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Major: BS Computer Science

Year: Senior

Hometown: Amritsar, India​

I chose this major because... As an academic discipline, Computer Science is the perfect blend of theory and practice.

Favorite Course(s): CS457/CS458 (For a mathematically rigorous treatment of algorithms & data structures), CS440 (To learn about the theoretical & practical limitations of computation), CS380/CS383 (To learn about how we model perception, cognition and learning), CS270 (To learn the basics of formal logic) and CS172 (To learn Object Oriented Programming)​

Clubs/Extracurricular Activities: Drexel Computer Science Theory Reading Group, Maya Literary Magazine, and the Mathematics Student Organization​

Co-ops I've done: Research co-op with Dr. Shahin Jabbari on Explainable AI

Favorite thing/place at Drexel: LeBow College of Business, Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC)

When I'm not at Drexel, I'm... in Center City or traveling to interesting places around the United States.

When you are in Philadelphia, I think you should... try out different restaurants around the city.

Advice to new/incoming CCI students: These are going to be some of the most unique 4-5 years of your life. Appreciate every single day of it.

What is your dream job? Computer Science Researcher & Consultant

Favorite Character: Walter White from Breaking Bad