Man Who Had Never Used Computer Goes to Varsity & Graduates as AI Expert; Does Phd at Dartmouth

• A young man, Maxwell Aladago, who could not operate a computer prior to his univerity education has made many proud now
• The former student of Nandom Senior High school graduated from Ashesi University, no longer as a computer illiterate but a prolific Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher
• The young man currently bagged a PhD position at Dartmouth after which he hopes to solve some of Africa's challenges

A graduate of Ashesi University, Maxwell Aladago has proved to many that, with hard work and determination, one can conquer any roadblock.

In a recent publication by Ashesi on their official Facebook page, the university announced that the brilliant young man has graduated as a prolific Artificial Intelligence researcher having had no prior knowledge of the use of computers.

It is indicated that Maxwell gained admission to the school from Nandom Senior High School.

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He had never used a computer before coming to the university, Ashesi added.

By the time of his graduation, Maxwell had become a profound Artificial Intelligence researcher, developing algorithms for various applications including the detection of malaria parasites in a blood smear.

Maxwell's great works earned him a Ph.D. position at Dartmouth, where he is currently focused on AI research for solving some of Africa’s most pressing challenges.

Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States.

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Briefly News also reported that a brilliant lady, Barley, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ashesi University, graduating with distinction.

She joins the ranks of women pursuing careers in fields that were once considered to be male-dominated areas. Ivana Barley has made herself and her family proud as her sister, Ivy Barley shared pictures of her with the caption:

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''I'm so proud of my sister, Ivana Barley, who just graduated with high honours from Ashesi University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering."

''She has three job offers and three completed internships. With her hopes of continuing in education, research and innovation in engineering, Ivana will be a Faculty Intern at the Engineering Department at Ashesi University for her 1-year national service.''

Source: Briefly News