Ms. Jasmine Lawrence...

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Topics: Diversity, Computer Science, Economy, Jobs, Microsoft, Women in Science, XBOX


I happened to catch her story at the end of an OWN show: "Where Are They Now?" They had just finished an interview with Harry Wayne Casey, leader of the multicultural KC and the Sunshine Band (I'm severely dating myself).

What I found astonishing is not only does she have a degree in a STEM field and a thriving business she started BEFORE college; she seems to be enjoying herself and single-handed demolishing any stereotype of Nerds in any culture or gender. Catch her photos on her site in Galleries: Adventures and Travels provided below. We should all have so much fun!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, by the way! Don't forget to wear something green.


A recent graduate of the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, Jasmine earned her bachelors degree in computer science with concentrations in devices and artificial intelligence. She is currently working at Microsoft as a Program Manager on the Xbox One Engineering team.

Additionally, Jasmine conducted research in the field of robotics at the Georgia Tech Healthcare Robotics Lab and the Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab @ Georgia Tech. She was the 2012-2013 Ms. Georgia Tech, a proud executive leader of StartUp at Georgia Tech and a member of the National Society of Black Engineers. She is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international computing honor society. In her “free” time, Jasmine plays the harmonica, programs robots, and makes stained glass. She is also a poet, motivational speaker, tutor, mentor and an avid sports fan who loves to play basketball.

Official Site: JasmineLawrence.com

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