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Alex
Pretka

Informatics M.S. Student
Graduate Cohort
2024
Education
Pennsylvania State University: B.S. Computer Engineering, 2024
Pennsylvania State University: B.S. Psychology, 2024
Pennsylvania State University: B.S. Integrative Science, 2024
Pennsylvania State University: Undergraduate Minor, Biology, 2024
Pennsylvania State University: Undergraduate Minor, Mathematics Applications, 2024
Biography

Alex is a graduate student at Pennsylvania State University, where he is pursuing a Master of Science in Informatics with an expected graduation in August 2025. Alongside his academic studies, Alex is currently working part-time at Northrop Grumman, where he is involved in developing and maintaining SAP Fiori applications using JavaScript and ABAP to help with the efficient and safe production of U.S. military aircrafts.

During his undergraduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University, Alex demonstrated a remarkable dedication to interdisciplinary learning by triple majoring in Computer Engineering, Psychology (Quantitative Skills Option), and Integrative Science (General Option).

Alex’s coursework for the Fall 2024 semester includes CSE 597: Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Living Systems, IST 504: Foundations of Theories and Methods of Information Sciences and Technology Research, IST 520: Foundations in Human-Centered Design, and IST 815: Foundations of Information Security and Assurance. These courses are equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the technological landscape that companies and research labs operate in.

Alex looks forward to connecting with colleagues, professionals, and an academic advisor who shares his interests in human-computer interaction.

Research Interests

Human-Computer Interaction

Research Keywords
UI/UX Design
Assistive Technology
Telehealth Applications
Workplace Productivity Tools