Hi, my name is Ben. I'm an explorer, technologist, and student. Currently, I'm pursuing my master's degree in computer science at the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar.
I recently graduated from Cornell University with a degree in information science and spent a year traveling the world for Google as a Technology Pioneer.
In 2010, I graduated from Cornell with a BS in information science, summa cum laude. A year and a half later, I'm a master's student in the CS department at the University of Cambridge.
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At Cornell, I did research with the Web Lab and the Interaction Design Lab, exploring the structure of information networks and human-computer interaction, respectively.
For the three summers in between and into my final year, I also did industrial research for Google and Facebook, completing a mix of data-centered research and qualitative usability work.
Aside from all the work, I enjoy going on adventures, exploring new places, and meeting interesting people. My hobbies include biking, running, and rock climbing.
I also enjoy writing, mostly about my own experiences. Since moving to Africa, I've been keeping a chronicle of my adventures and blogging about technology for the Huffington Post.