Introduction

University of New Hampshire: Electrical and Computer Engineering Student 
Hello! I am Gabbie MacNeil, a Ph.D. student at the University of New Hampshire. I am in my first years of studies as an Electrical and Computer Engineer with a focus in Quantum Computing and Post Quantum Cryptography. I am working with Dr. Qiayan Yu and conducting research in her computer hardware security lab. I have started my Ph.D. program by completing a comprehensive study on the trends and gaps within Post-Quantum Cryptography which can be found in the Projects section. I also participated in the WISE conference at IBM, presented a poster, and learned about IBMs quantum facilities. I am excited to continue my research and delve deeper into the world of Quantum Computing. 

Undergraduate Background: I entered Loyola passionate about engineering and the opportunity to create accessible technologies. During my sophomore year, I developed an interest in linear circuit analysis and could efficiently conceptualize how the circuits worked. My computer engineering professor, Dr. Hoe, noticed my aptitude in the field and recommended that I major in Computer Engineering with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. And so began my journey into the world of computer and electrical engineering.

​During my junior year, I was selected by the professors in the Engineering Department to represent the class of 2024 and become a lifelong member of the Loyola Engineering Industry Advisory Board. This commitment allows me to meet with industry leaders in engineering who attend the senior design capstone meetings to assess and provide feedback on each capstone project over the school year. As the class of 2024 representative, I have the privilege of talking with these esteemed professionals about their careers, hearing their assessments of each senior project, and discussing the future of engineering.

As I have started my Ph.D. program, I have reflected on the motivations that have shaped my journey in computer and electrical engineering. Throughout my education, I have often been the only woman in a program or class, an experience that has inspired me to advocate for greater diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. This passion has driven me to participate in events like the Wicked STEM initiative, focused on educating children about STEM careers, and Southern New Hampshire University's Women in Engineering Night. These experiences underscored the importance of representation and mentorship in creating pathways for young people, especially girls, to see themselves as future engineers and innovators.

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Loyola Maryland IEEE Club
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Programming a Controller in Junior Design 
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WISE Poster Presentation November 2024

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