Name: Phillip Hayes Jr.

Email: hayesp@purdue.edu

Personal School Homepage(if have one):  www.cs.purdue.edu/homes/hayesp

Current BGA Position: Webmaster

Graduate year(for Fall 2009): 2nd

Hometown: Danville, VA

Birthday: February 1, 1986
   
Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major: Norfolk State University, B.S, Computer Science and Mathematics

Graduate Degree & Major: M.S. in Computer Science (December 2010), Pursuing Ph. D. in Computer Science

Hobbies: Video Games, Staying in shape/eating right, computers

Awards and Accomplishments at Purdue: Purdue Doctoral Fellowship Recipient

Other Memberships/Organizations involvement at Purdue: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

How long have you been a member of the BGA?: 2 years

What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA? Positive, Uplifting, Successful

What is your lifelong dream? To have a stable job and start my own family that won't have to worry about financial problems.

Who were the most influential people in your life? Mom, Dad, Sister

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Shy, Nice, Crazy

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? As a family man and building a career in computers or teaching

What is one thing in life you must have? Good Music

Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? I came to Purdue because of the HBI (Historical Black Institution) Visitation program. I like the resources and technology that Purdue has to offer.

Any other comments, words of wisdom, or shout outs you would like to make? Success is not an option, its required!!