Fifth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 17 NIRMALYA THAKUR, PHD Lecturer Emory University Atlanta, GA nirmalyathakur.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Since I first started researching in the field of human-computer interaction, my goal has always been the same — to create a positive impact on society so that the future of humanity can have a better world in which to live, work and grow. Every day I enter the lab is an opportunity to make a difference. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? No matter how small the invention, effort or discovery, I believe that anything my research contributes to can make a positive change in this world. I am also always focused, even in times of failure. Jay Shetty, a motivational speaker, once said that “the difference between a winner and a loser is that the winner tried one more time.” I tell myself that when I am stuck on the same problems, I don’t give up. What excites you the most about your industry? We’re currently seeing different disciplines of computer science making an impact on society. For instance, if we talk about artificial intelligence, it is impacting the way people stay at home and work in different industries; AI is playing a role in many workplaces. When we talk about artificial intelligence, we mean smart gadgets, robots or machines; people are going to be interacting with them. Human interaction with technology has the potential to change the world by driving us toward an advanced state of living. FRANCES COLBERT-CLEMENTS TERRELL Deaconess Oakland Baptist Church Alexandria, VA https://youtu.be/8ioHsM-ddU0 What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? My love for others and my compassion. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Getting involved in other people’s lives and helping others at the church. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? The word is always the same, but we have a dress code. We have a lot of youths in the church now, and they don’t have to wear a suit or a party dress. They are involved in what is going on, though, and we have programs for them, as we always have. What excites you the most about your industry? The best memory I have with the church is when we had a group called the Jewel Light Gospel Singers, which my mother started. We sang at the church and went to other churches to sing as well. My other best memory is just being there to help people where there is a need or a crisis.
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