Dr. Coxson, Instructor and Researcher at U.S. Naval Academy
Published 10 Jan 2020
Tags: computer, education, electrical, engineering, math, researchWhat schooling or education did you receive to prepare you for this career?
Graduate degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering
What does a typical day at your job look like? What sort of projects do you work on?
I teach classes, grade papers, and mentor student research.
What advice would you give to a high school or college student interested in pursuing this field of work?
Be persistent, work hard, and seek out the best training programs you can.
What opportunities should students take advantage of?
Internships, coop arrangements, robotic and Mathematics competitions.
What did you wish you had done differently as a student?
Summer jobs. I wish I had done more conferences and internships.
What one quality do you think is important to be successful in your field of work, and why?
The ability to work with people and explain complicated subjects.