{"id":582,"date":"2022-08-11T12:44:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/online\/?p=582"},"modified":"2022-08-12T08:37:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T12:37:41","slug":"erin-boomershine-inspired-to-pursue-masters-degree-while-wrapping-up-bachelors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/online\/2022\/08\/erin-boomershine-inspired-to-pursue-masters-degree-while-wrapping-up-bachelors\/","title":{"rendered":"Erin Boomershine Inspired to Pursue Master\u2019s Degree While Wrapping Up Bachelor\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While finishing her <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/bachelors\/computer-information-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bachelor\u2019s in computer and information technology<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (CIT), Erin Boomershine was already doing graduate research toward Ball State\u2019s online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/masters\/ms-ics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">master of science in information and communication sciences<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact, she\u2019s teaming up with Ball State professors on two research projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-584\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/10125101\/22_MC-29605_4089-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Erin works in the classroom\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/10125101\/22_MC-29605_4089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/10125101\/22_MC-29605_4089-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/10125101\/22_MC-29605_4089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/10125101\/22_MC-29605_4089-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/10125101\/22_MC-29605_4089-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A primary project, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe Machine Wisdom Project,\u201d will have local application, says Erin. Her research, along with that of Chris Davison,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">associate professor of computer and information technology, and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Hua, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">associate professor of computer technology,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will lead to an application allowing students in the Applied Technology building to register their comfort level with the building\u2019s temperature. An artificial intelligence system will use that information to, ultimately, alter the HVAC system to improve student comfort.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin Receives Funding for CareDEX Project<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a secondary project, known as CareDEX, Erin has <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">received funding from the University of California-Irvine\u2019s Summer Research Undergraduate Fellowship.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> CareDEX, a project founded by Professor Davison, enables an \u201cincident commander\u201d to communicate with first responders in case of an emergency in assisted living facilities. Erin\u2019s role is to encourage local assisted living facilities to participate in the research and testing process.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explaining her fascination with computer and information technology, Erin says, \u201cIt encourages exploration and discussion regarding common problems in the world of computers. This discussion allows students to begin crafting their own solutions, which is one of the things I love about CIT.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Says Smaller Classes Meet Student Needs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erin insists that \u201csmaller class sizes make the learning experience more tailored to students&#8217; needs.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That was the case, she says, in courses such as systems administration fundamentals, internetwork design and administration, and infrastructure services. She not only explored a variety of subjects but also discussed her exploration with classmates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAll of these classes were extremely immersive as the final projects were case studies or RFPs,\u201d says Erin, referring to projects where students function as tech consultants. \u201cNot only were these projects interesting but they allowed me to understand the formal communication aspect of technology, which I have grown to love.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Worked as Teaching Assistant<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an undergraduate, Erin worked as a teaching assistant within the Department of Computer Science on campus.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis position helped me further my formal communication regarding technology and code,\u201d she says. \u201cI have learned multiple ways to explain problems and solutions to those who may not be CIT or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">computer science<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">students.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Profs Showed Erin Her Potential<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professors Davison and Hua helped Erin understand her potential when she was a CIT major.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBoth of these professors have helped me understand CIT from an outside and industry perspective via personal stories,\u201d she says. \u201cThese stories helped me understand the vast area this major covers and all the possibilities that will be unlocked post-graduation.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post-graduation, Erin plans to become a business analyst or technology consultant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While finishing her bachelor\u2019s in computer and information technology (CIT), Erin Boomershine was already doing graduate research toward Ball State\u2019s online master of science in information and communication sciences.\u00a0 In fact, she\u2019s teaming up with Ball State professors on two research projects.\u00a0 A primary project, \u201cThe Machine Wisdom Project,\u201d will have local application, says Erin. 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