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Shiree Hughes

Room 325 Engineering East
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

shireehughes.phd@gmail.com
shireeh@g.clemson.edu
www.shireehughes.com

Education
Ph.D. | Computer Science
Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL 
Advisor: Jason O. Hallstrom
August 2017

M.S. | Computer Engineering
University of Florida • Gainesville, FL 
August 2012

B.S. | Mathematical Sciences
Clemson University • Clemson,SC 
May 2010
Minor: Computer Science
Magna Cum Laude

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Awards and Honors
  • NCWIT/Google.org Student Seed Fund Recipient(2016)
  • Louis Stokes South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation Annual Research Conference Graduate Panelist and Judge(2012)
  • Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship(2010 - 2012)
  • Order of Omega(2009 - 2010)
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council Outstanding New Member (2009)
  • Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Academic Achievement Award (2009)
  • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2008 - 2010)
  • Gantt Intercultural Center Intercultural Achievement Award (2008, 2009)
  • Tiger Speakout Finalist (2008)
  • Sue King Dunkle Award (2008)
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2007 - 2010)
  • Palmetto Fellows Recipient (2006 - 2010)

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Publications

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Presentations
Reduction of Food Waste Through Sensing, Social Norming, & Behavioral Feedback
NSF Graduate Data Science Workshop | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
September 2016
Discussed the use of sensors to gather data about food waste on college campuses and affect behavioral change through various forms of feedback and social norming. [Poster]
Automated Detection of Anomalies in Streaming Sensing Systems
NSF Data Science Workshop | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
August 2015
Discussed the use of data science to classify behavioral patterns in sensor networks to reduce the number of false positive notifications. [Poster][Paper]
STEM Outreach: Who Needs It?
RESOLVE 2013: Progress towards Software Verification | Denison University, Granville, OH
June 2013
Co-presented a talk on STEM outreach for K-12 students using embedded devices to teach basic circuits and computer science principals. [Abstract]
A Preliminary Study for Accelerometer Sensing as a Means of Measuring Traffic Flow
The 6th Clemson University Mini-Conference on Embedded Network Systems | Clemson University, Clemson, SC
May 2013
Discussed the results of using an accelerometer to detect and identify door movement for any given door in a hallway. [Slides]
Secrets to Studying Math
Math Excellence Workshop | Clemson University, Clemson SC
July 2014, July 2013, July 2012
Presented a talk to incoming freshman in the College of Engineering and Science on how to prepare and study for college math classes. [Slides]


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Experience
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL
January 2015 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant in the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE) for the Intelligent River® project.
Researched the use of sensors in combination with social norming to aid sustainability goals.
Documented and assisted with the relocation and setup of lab infrastructure.
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University | Clemson, SC
June 2013 - December 2014
Graduate Research Assistant for the Intelligent River® project.
Co-led a four-person team creating a Java program which identifies malfunctioning devices in a network and notifies appropriate personnel.
Utilized tools such as Git, RabbitMQ, and MongoDB.
Created PWM-based equalizer out of fans for outreach program.

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Teaching/Tutoring Experience
Tutor
Fluor Study Hall | Clemson, SC 
August 2012 - December 2014
Provided tutoring for College of Engineering and Science students in math and computer science classes.
Helped students to understand and complete homework problems and projects.
Facilitated exam study sessions.
Tutor
Math Excellence Workshop | Clemson, SC
Summer 2014, Summer 2013
Tutored incoming College of Engineering and Science students in Calculus I and Precalculus.
Held review sessions for exams.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clemson University School of Computing | Clemson, SC 
August 2012 - August 2013
Assisted with the lab for Introduction to Computer organization.
Helped students understand and complete weekly lab assignments.
Provided supplemental information on relevant topics.
Graded labs. Labs were taught using SPARC Assembly.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Clemson University Mathematical Sciences Department | Clemson, SC
Fall 2009
Assisted students with in-class assignments for Essential Mathematics for the Informed Society. Led exam reviews.
Provided supplemental information on relevant topics.
Assisted with in-class group assignments.
Graded exams and homework.


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Professional Experience
Embedded Systems Engineer
Motorola Solutions | Plantation, FL
July 2017 - Present
Member of the Android Team.
Part of an Agile/Scrum Environment
Primary developer for an interprocessor communication feature.
Collaborated with Networking, App Development, and Baseband Processor teams.
Participated in professional development opportunities such as Six Sigma classes, the Effective Java Book Club, and Clean Coders.
Performance Development Intern
NetApp | Research Triangle Park, NC
May 2015 - November 2015
Worked on the System Performance Development Team. Collaborated with QA team to create tests for a feature.
Identified and verified solutions to bugs.
Presented results in an internal poster session and talk. Coordinated hand-off to QA team.
Information Services Summer Intern
Milliken & Company | Spartanburg, SC
Summer 2008
Developed professional communication and organizational skills while collaborating with other departments.
Updated database system.
Researched displaying search results based on user permissions.


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Professional Organizations
  • Association of Machinery-Women, FAU Chapter President and Founder(2015-Present)
  • College of Engineering and Science Student Advisory Board Member(Fall 2014)
  • School of Computing Graduate Student Association(2012 - 2014)
  • Clemson Black Graduate Student Association(2012 - 2014)
  • University of Florida Black Graduate Student Organization(2010 - 2012)


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Outreach
Technology Day
May 2014 | Central, SC
Discussed with 7th grade students the benefits of studying/majoring in computer science. Assisted with teaching students basic circuitry through hands on activities.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina
2013 | Central, SC
Assisted with teaching young girls about circuits through crafts. Girls were taught to create a circuit for LEDs. Conductive thread was used to embed the circuit, LEDs, and battery into a wearable bracelet.
Boys & Girls Club
Summer 2008 | Spartanburg, SC
Presented a series of workshops to high school students on preparing for college.
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Languages & Skills
Java (advanced)
C / C++ (advanced)
Eclipse (advanced)
AtmelStudio (advanced)
Assembly (moderate)
LaTeX (moderate)
Linux (moderate)
MATLAB (moderate)
CSS (moderate)
HTML (basic)
JavaScript (basic)
Perl (basic)
Python (basic)
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