Jakita O. Thomas is a Philpott Westpoint Stevens Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University.
[1] Thomas is one of the co-founders of Pharaoh's Conclave, an organisation helping engage and prepare youth for careers and opportunities related to eSports.
[4] Thomas received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Award (2012 – 2019).
She also received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2016).
[5] Thomas was named one of 1,000 inspiring black scientists in America by Cell Mentor.