Name: Aidan Deal
Pronouns: He/Him
Institution: Philander-Smith University
Department: Computer Science
Biography:
I am Aidan Deal, an 18-year-old born and raised in The Bahamas. Currently, I am a sophomore at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Arkansas, majoring in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity and a minor in Business Administration. I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games, and listening to music. After completion of my bachelor’s program, I aspire to work in the industry as a cybersecurity analyst or any related network and security position.
Academic Status: Undergraduate Student
Year in program: 2nd
Research Area/Department: Computer Science
Other, specify:
Major/Specialty: Computer Science – Concentration in Cybersecurity
Degrees Earned or in Progress: Computer Science Major (Cybersecurity Concentration) – 2026 Business Administration Minor – 2026
What courses or academic preparation have you completed to prepare for a summer internship experience?
Applied Computer Science Programming I Programming II Physical Science
Have you published any research or worked on research/technical projects? No
Where has your research been published or where have you conducted research/technical projects?
Please describe your research/academic interests:
Network and Security Systems
Computational and Data Science Areas:
Computer Science; National Security
Research Synergy:
I am interested in these technical areas because of the efficiency they provide in any workforce/industry to securely optimize maximum performance output, which aligns with the DOE’s mission of advancing science and technology for the betterment of society.
Motivation:
I am excited to expand my knowledge in the various research areas, along with collaborating with my peers and mentors to work with HPC’s advance resources and technology.
Lightning Talk Title: Cybersecurity