Pursue, Protect, Achieve
Dear Cornell Engineer,
We are facing difficult times like no other. No aspect of our lives are immune from the effects of coronavirus. Online classes, social distancing, mask-wearing have become a part of our daily routine. I hope we can return to normal soon, but until then, we just have to make the best of these circumstances.
With everything constantly changing, you would like a steady hand to be there to pursue much needed SA reform, protect your rights as a student, and achieve more. For the past three years, I have been at the forefront of student issues, from investigating pre-enroll to identifying serious problems with SA culture. It would be an honor and privilege to receive your vote in the upcoming SA elections.
Take care and stay safe.
- Osai
About Me
Born and raised in New York City, I am the oldest son of two Nigerian parents. I attended Bronx Leadership Academy, a small school in the south Bronx, where I graduated near the top of my class and was the first from my school to attend an Ivy League University.
At Cornell, I became a Computer Science major because I desired to impact others through technology and deepen my knowledge of coding and algorithms. In the Summer of 2018, I became an RA for the Summer College program, helping high school students achieve their academic goals.
In my sophomore year, I became involved with Underrepresented Minorities in Computing (URMC), a group for URMs in CS and related fields. There, I advised students on how to succeed at Cornell and guided them on the challenges URM students face in STEM fields. During this time, I also became an Undergrad TA for intro-level physics courses.
In the Summer of 2019, I was a Software Engineering Intern at Amazon, where I developed the UI for an internal tool that allows multiple applications to work together using JavaScript, React.js and some HTML. I learned more how to write software for people and not just for myself.
In Spring of 2020, I became a TA for CS 3410, where I assisted students with the transition to remote learning due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the summer, I became more involved with SA Reform, consulting with other SA members and community members in to determine a long-term path to a more democratic environment.
Currently, I am still TA for CS 3410 and you can catch me on Zoom on Mondays from 8-10pm.