Meet Tristan King
INDS Spring 2021 Graduate Highlight Series
B.S. INDS: Development of Digital Therapeutics for Psychotherapy
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor
Web Development Certificate
Degree Mentors
- Dr. Ravi Kuber, Information Systems
- Lee Boot, Image Research Center
- Steven McAlpine, Individualized Study
Why did you choose to major in INDS?
I chose to major in INDS in order to transform my previous education in computer science into a pursuit that had deep personal significance and real social impact. INDS afforded me the opportunity to explore Digital Therapeutics and get a jump start on this cutting edge field. As a transfer student, I also chose to major in INDS because the supportive staff, faculty and students immediately created a welcoming community full of shared innovation and creativity.
What are your plans for after graduation, and how do you see using your INDS degree?
After graduation I intend to hold a software development position in a startup. I hope to target positions in the Digital Therapeutics space and directly apply the knowledge I gained as part of my INDS degree. Long term, I hope to pursue my own entrepreneurial venture in Digital Therapeutics.
2020 Alex Brown Center Idea Competition
ON CAMPUS INTERNSHIPS
- Student Researcher, Imaging Research Center || Jan 2020 - Present
- Student Researcher, UMBC Information Systems - Toyota Mobility Challenge || June 2020 - Feb 2021
- Undergraduate Teaching Fellow, UMBC Information Systems || Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
OFF CAMPUS INTERNSHIPS
- X3 Intern, Ortus Academy || May 2018 - Jan 2020
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Secretary, Entrepreneurs @ UMBC || Spring 2020
- Men's Club Rugby || Fall 2018 - Spring 2020
Posted: April 20, 2021, 8:22 AM
