Michael Owusu
Hometown: Kumasi, Ghana
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-owusu-42a481268/
Biography
Michael Owusu is a rising sophomore at Morehouse College studying computer science with a minor in mathematics. Growing up in Ghana, he became interested in how technology can either include or leave behind the people it is meant to serve, a question that continues to shape his work. At Morehouse, he has conducted research in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, including work with Dr. Scruse at the Center for Broadening Participation in Computing, where he evaluated the reliability of AI systems analyzing body-worn camera and surveillance footage. He has presented his work at the Black Issues in Computing Education (BICE) Symposium and the Computing Research Association UR2PhD Symposium. Outside of research, he built viSionX, a Chrome extension that improves web accessibility for people with visual, cognitive, and reading challenges. An Oprah Winfrey Scholar and Future Innovators in Data Science Scholar, Michael is committed to developing technology that better serves the communities it impacts.
