Description: (Creator of AddisCoder)
Jelani Osei Nelson is an Ethiopian-American Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a distinguished recipient of the 2014 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Nelson has made significant contributions to the field of computer science and education through initiatives such as AddisCoder, a summer program designed to empower Ethiopian high school students in Addis Ababa with computer science skills. His work reflects a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.