Siobahn C. Day, Ph.D.

• Advisors: Mohd Anwar, Ph.D.
• Dissertation Title: A natural language processing and machine-learning based approach to authorship attribution of tweets

• Advisor: Mohd Anwar, Ph.D.
• Concentration: Artificial Intelligence

• Advisor: Deborah Swain, Ph.D.
• Concentration: Networking and Communications

• Advisor: Elva Jones, Ph.D.
• Concentration: Networking

The Title III HBGI PhD Fellowship is a prestigious award offered to qualified Ph.D. students enrolled in STEM disciplines at North Carolina A&T State University.  The purpose of the Fellowship is to increase the number of native Black Americans earning a Ph.D. degree in STEM disciplines through a program of financial assistance.  The Fellowship, consisting of a stipend and supplemental benefits, is funded through a Title III HBGI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Courses taught:

CSC 130 Computer Science I (Java Programming)

• Researcher for the Center for Advanced Studies in Identity Sciences (CASIS)
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including preparation of Power Point presentations, data entry and analysis, web site development, collating marketing materials and presentations.
• Provide assistance with event planning including supervision of undergraduate student workers.
• Facilitate projects in an office with other students; serve on short-term college project teams.
• Support departmental processes related student recruitment including contacting prospective students, creation of marketing materials, peer advising/mentoring, conducting campus tours and orientation activities, and delivery of presentations.
• Supervise a computer laboratory.
• Assist a faculty member with a research project; engage in literature searches.
• Assisting faculty in the development of new material for their courses.

Courses Taught:

CIS 110 Intro to Computers (concepts, Windows 7 file management, Microsoft Word/Powerpoint/Excel/Access)

• Provide system analysis and maintenance to existing and newly designed Banner applications
• Traces problems and/or issues through the system in order to ensure problem resolution and continued availability of administrative systems by various university constituents.
• Develops designs, enhances, and supports technical solutions to Banner and related administrative system applications.
• Ensures appropriate testing and data validation performed prior to implementation in production environment.
• Provide instruction/training as needed to various university constituents in the use of current and new technologies.
• Consults with university constituents, other technical staff, technical consultants and vendor support persons, serving as a technical resource on various committees to provide solutions to medium to complex administrative problems.
• Researches requests and provides appropriate feedback to facilitate decision-making.

• Teaches material from approved curriculum and develops daily lesson plans to include instructional aids.
• Participates in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the school concerning academics, behavior, attendance, etc.
• Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Completes professional development and in-service activities in accordance with college standards.
• Maintains expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design.
• Instructs students in laboratory safety procedures if applicable.
• Performs duties in the Learning Resource Center as assigned.
• When possible, participates in core course academic support programs, certification programs, and student professional associations.

Courses Taught:

• IT 203 Database Concepts
• IT 260 Network Application Services and Security
• NT 1330 Client Server II
• NT 1430 Linux Networking
• GS 1140 Problem Solving
• ET 156 Introduction to C Programming
• NT 2580 Introduction to Information Security
• NT 2670 Email and Web Services
• NT 1110 Computer Structure and Logic

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining applications which interface with the Banner ERP systems.
• Duties include but are not limited to the Banner Document Management Software (BDMS).
• Supports the functional user communities, provides system analysis, coordinates training, processes related security access requests, and coordinates scheduled maintenance and problem resolution to ensure continued availability of applications.
• Create Documentation and Video Tutorials for users
• Assists with Banner Finance

• Provide technical support for usability issues and critical site problems through telephone, e-mail, web and accepted applications support for the NCCU Community
• Provide remote support for clients off-site as well as in other departments across campus
• Provide support for access to the wireless network, network connectivity, email and system related issues dealing with usernames and passwords
• Installation of ITS supported software and hardware
• Route issues to the correct division within the ITS Department
• Provide feedback for correcting technical issues effecting the campus
• Provide documentation for all activities completed
• Provided and assisted with technology training for NCCU Campus

• Monitoring ATM network with TCS, EMS, and Decal applications.
• Responsible for an individual region of ATMs, Hubs, and Branches.
• Place and monitor third-party vendor maintenance for ATMs/branches and ATM cash calls.
• Provide member service to hubs and branches.
• Maintain a shift log of all issues/problems worked on.
• Identify needs for escalations and notify shift supervisor.
• Continually identify trends, issues, problems within region (s) being monitored.

• Open new accounts, take loan applications, and refer customers to specialized bankers.
• Perform basic sales functions, develop product loan knowledge, and perform teller functions.
• Provide superior customer service through listening to customers, anticipating their needs, and recommending financial services.
• Vault Teller
• Notary Public

• Refer customers to specialized bankers.
• Perform teller functions.
• Commit to accuracy and speed to meet client needs.

Certificate earned on August 27, 2017

Mentor: Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Attend workshops, complete various teaching, writing, and shadowing faculty requirements, and create a portfolio of experiences demonstrating preparation for a career as a faculty member.

• 7th Annual College of Engineering Graduate Student Research Poster Competition

• The 28th Modern Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science (MAICS)

• 6th Annual College of Engineering Graduate Student Research Poster Competition

• 2017 IEEE Conference on Cognitive and Computational Aspects of Situation Management

• The 25th International Conference on Computer Communication and Networks

• The 27th Modern Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science Conference

• 2nd Annual Extreme IT Day Poster Competition

• 2nd Annual Triad Developers Conference Poster Presentation

• 5th Annual College of Engineering Graduate Student Research Poster Competition

The Institute for African American Research and NCGrowth are hosting a multi-disciplinary conference to connect academic researchers and Black Communities across North America. By creating new collaborations, we will help to document, safeguard and enhance the life of these communities.

• Worked with the University to go paperless using the Ellucian product, Banner Document Management.
• Provided the university with training, time lines, documentation, video tutorials, and expertise related to implementation.

• Worked with the University to go paperless using the Ellucian product, Banner Document Management.
• Provided the university with training, time lines, documentation, video tutorials, and expertise related to implementation.

• Project Manager/Chairwomen for the WSSU 40 Under 40 Awards Initiative (2013)
• Mistress of Ceremony for the WSSU 40 Under 40 Awards Initiative (2013)
• Project Manager/Chairwomen for WSSU 5k/10k and Kids Fun Mile Run (2014)
• Co-Chair for the WSSU 40 Under 40 Awards Initiative (2017)
• Mistress of Ceremony for the WSSU 40 Under 40 Awards Initiative (2017)

• Responsible for keeping the news media informed of pertinent Association activities and developing programs/activities, which include community support.
• Implemented and manage Social Media Networks for the Association (LinkedIN, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
• Implemented a subscription page for Alumni to sign-up for Association communications
• Implemented and customized html coded E-Battering Ram (Association's Publication)
• Project Manager for WSSUNAA website redesign
• Implemented/Manage Online registration of events via Eventbrite
• Collects Data as well as creates reports for Executive Council of communication presence.

Responsibilities will include weekly updates to the site in the form of blog posts, event calendar items, and time sensitive page updates; monitor site analytics and report to AVP once a month for Board updates; update WordPress as needed and continue to develop/improve functionality of site; assist VP with implementation of Members Only section of the site in Winter/Spring 2016; and document processes and procedures for successor. http://www.jldoc.org/

• Served as a class reunion coordinator/chair for the class of 2005 for the 10 year reunion planning committee.
• Created online registration form including online payment functionality
• Created Facebook Page
• Created Registration Packet mailed to classmates

• Created Website for the organization
• Created Eventbrite Profile for the organization
• Created Templates for Communications using iContact/Mailchimp
• Responsible for website updates and maintenance using Wordpress
• Responsible for all setup for events regarding ticketing and or sales
• Responsible for sending out all communications/campaigns for the organization

• Implemented Facebook Page
• Implemented Twitter Account
• Implemented Vimeo Account
• Implemented Eventbrite
• Managed all Social Media accounts and dealt with promotion of programs

• Implemented Facebook and Linkedin Groups for the Chapter
• Implemented a Website for the Chapter
• Implemented Eventbrite for the Chapter