Forrest Bao

Major: Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Hometown: Nanjing, China

Why I'm a mentor

Some of my favorite memories were playing with Lego robotics in high school. Here I was introduced to the basic concept of programming and obtained confidence about construction. I would like to introduce more kids to the field of science and engineering by teaching with Lego robotics.

What I'm working on

I'm currently working on a master's degree in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. in computer science. My research is about intelligence: neurology and artificial intelligence.

In electrical engineering, I'm studying brain behaviors using signed processing and pattern recognition. In my computer science research, I work on logic-based artificial intelligence to teach computers to plan and schedule jobs.

Why I like Texas Tech

I chose Texas Tech because I liked the environment and met professors who shared my research interests.

What I plan to do

I plan to pursue another Ph.D. in research because I love it. After that, I would like to find a faculty position in the university. Maybe I will start my own company if I have a smart, high-tech idea that can make money.