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I'm an undergraduate at Auburn University, working towards a dual bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Computer Science with a focus on AI engineering. My academic journey blends the complexities of the brain with cutting-edge computational techniques, aiming to contribute to the evolving field of artificial intelligence.

GSoC 2024 Project

About me

I'm Jacob Sprouse an A.I. Engineer and Undergraduate

As a Google Summer of Code 2024 intern for the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF), I worked on enhancing model development using NetPyNE’s “batch” subpackage. My work involves refactoring the code base for better scalability and user-friendliness. I also aimed to explore and typify the effectiveness of various search algorithms—including random, population-based, and posterior-based approaches—on a diverse repository of models, such as rodent motor (M1), rodent somatosensory (S1), and macaque auditory (A1) thalamocortical circuits. My ultimate goal is to optimize NetPyNE’s capabilities, making them more efficient and impactful for computational neuroscience research.

Github : Jsprouse0

Email : Jms0338@auburn.edu

Degree : B.S. Comupter Science

City : Auburn

Internships/Jobs: Available

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Java
76%
Python
84%
C++
54%
Html5
66%
CSS
46%
JavaScript
35%

Education

2023-2026

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

  • Member of Auburn ACM,
  • A.U. Ethical hacking Club,
  • Competitive programming,
  • Web Development clubs.
  • practicing for CPT (competitive programing)
  • National Cyber League Competitions (NCL)
  • Classes:
      Fundamentals of Computing (Java) I
      Fundamentals of Computing (Java) II
      Discrete mathematics
      Calculus I/II
      Data Structures and Algorithms

    • 2023-2026

    Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

  • Psi Chi Honor Society
  • Medical Ethics Discussion Society
  • German Club

    • 2015-2019

    High School diploma

  • Beta Club
  • National Honors Society (NHS)
  • Biology Honors

    • Experience

    May 2024-September 2024

    Google Summer of Code 2024 (INCF)

    As a Google Summer of Code 2024 intern for the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF), I enhanced model development using NetPyNE’s “batch” subpackage. My work involves refactoring the code base for better scalability and user-friendliness. I also explored the effectiveness of various search algorithms—including random, population-based, and posterior-based approaches—on a diverse repository of models, such as rodent motor (M1), rodent somatosensory (S1), and macaque auditory (A1) thalamocortical circuits. My ultimate goal is to optimize NetPyNE’s capabilities, making them more efficient and impactful for computational neuroscience research.

    Projects

    Google Summer of Code 2024 (Netpyne Development)

    A Python package to facilitate the development, parallel simulation, optimization and analysis of multiscale biological neuronal networks in NEURON.

    Google Summer of Code 2024 (NetPyNE Wscale)

    Wscale is a specialized tool designed for conducting weight and EPSP (Excitatory Post-Synaptic Potential) grid searches within neural network simulations. This repository offers a robust framework to help researchers and developers optimize neural network parameters, particularly focusing on synaptic weights and EPSP values.

    Variance Based Sensitivity Analysis (NetPyNE)

    This project demonstrates the application of Variance-Based Sensitivity Analysis (VBSA) on various functions using Sobol's sensitivity indices. The code is intended to serve as a foundation for more advanced VBSA optimizations across different cells, with continuous improvements and additions planned.

    Engineering-1100 Final G.U.I. project

    Intro to Engineering Final Project, GUI with PySide6. Utilizes OOP programming in python to create a simple GUI that showcases cybercrime data visually utilizing a GUI library PySide6, Data Science library pandas, and Matplotlib to plot the data onto the GUI to showcase cybersecurity cloud breaches of major companies, and countries.

    Server Encryption Project

    The server encryption uses 3 AES modes, ECB, CBC, and OFB. To run these you must download the files and run them in an IDE, the modes work will encrypt or decrypt any of the three modes. The server also signs the 3 AES modes using RSA encryption

    Portfolio

    My Last Projects :

    Engineering-1100 Final Project

    Engr-1100 GUI

    NetPyNE GSoC 2024 Wscale grid Search

    wscale grid search

    Netpyne Development

    netpyne development

    Cryptography Server Encryption

    Server encryption

    Variance Based Sensitivity Analysis (NetpyNe)

    VBSA

    Contact Me

    Contact Info

    Where you can find me

    LinkedIn

    My LinkedIn

    Location

    Auburn, AL

    Email

    Jms0338@auburn.edu

    Github

    My Github