This month we are highlighting, Myah Selders, a senior majoring in computer science. After she graduates this May with her Bachelor of Science Degree, she hopes to continue her education sometime in the future with a master’s degree in cyber psychology, a field that focuses on how we interact with technology and how, in turn, it influences our behavior. Sedlers’ interest in STEM began when she became interested in technology as a child, but she “didn’t really know how that would translate into a degree much less a career” until her senior year in high school when she took a Java Computer Science class–that was the spark that led her to pursue a degree in computer science. She decided on Clemson, following in the footsteps of her aunt who graduated with a degree in computer science from this University.
Selders sees the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion not only at Clemson but, more importantly, in her field. It has made her realize her “impact and value in pursuing this degree.” Because there are so few Black women in computer science, she sees herself “as a testament to other Black girls who want to or are doing the same things.” She is showing others that they too can be part of the field and make a difference. To her, D.E.I. is important because when she sees students like herself in class, it paves the way for not only them but also others to achieve their goals by giving them a voice and an opportunity to be heard. Myah has put her words into action by becoming a member of the National Society of Black Engineers, where she is currently serves as a senator and of the A. Bevy Collegiate Group as well as a mentor in the Programs for Educational Enrichment and Retention. After Myah graduates from Clemson University, she will join the Software Development Division of State Farm in Dallas, TX.
