Howard University's News & Stories Hub

Biography

Essien Taylor is a computer engineering student from Bowie, Maryland. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in computer engineering before researching hardware security in the future. Taylor has a passion for computers and is specifically interested in hardware security, because he believes it is a vital, but overlooked topic in an increasingly computerized world. Following in the footsteps of his mother, Taylor chose to attend Howard after seeing its welcoming and diverse network through the powerful friendships his mother made at Howard. He felt Howard was his second home from the moment he stepped on campus and has never second guessed his decision. Taylor chose to pursue a career in STEM due his interest in programming and science communication. He views science as something everyone can benefit from. With the support of an amazing university, Taylor is confident his future research will contribute to a safer society.