Abigail Mortensen
Hometown: Newnan
Fall 2020 – present
PhD in Computer Science
Legacy Fellowship
Educational/Professional Background
I spent some time at Belmont University in Nashville, but have ultimately earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Florida State University.
Research and Teaching Interests, or Professional Field
I will perform research with Dr. David Whalley of the Computer Science Department, whose specific topics include compilers, computer architecture, and performance evaluation.
Future Plans/Aspirations
I hope to work as a software engineer after graduation. I am open to many possibilities as far as the specific coding work I may do in the future.
I am extremely grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of Florida State's Legacy Fellowship. I look forward to what it may help me achieve in the future and am excited for my time here as a graduate student.