The Computational Anthropologist

My name is Heather Cassel, I am a Computer Science and Anthropology student at West Chester University. My passions lie at the intersection of human culture and computational power.

When I am not at work or in the research lab, I can be found researching historical deaths for my new podcast or enjoying the beauty of nature as I fly fish my local streams.

Academics

Estimated Graduation: Fall 2027

Current GPA: 3.752

Honors: Upsilon Pi Epsilon (International CS Honor Society), Dean's List (3 Semesters)

Key Coursework

Computer Science

Android App Development
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Security & Ethics
Data Structures & Algorithms

Anthropology

Forensic Anthropology
Intro to Archaeology
Intro to Biological Anthropology
Intro to Cultural Anthropology

Affiliations

AIR Lab Member

Actively contributing to AI and search algorithm research at West Chester University.

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UPE Member

Inducted March 2025 into the only international honor society for the computing and information disciplines.

Vice President - Competitive Programming Club

Vice President for West Chester University's Competitive Programming Club, and active participant in competitions such as ICPC, PACISE, and CCSCE.

President - WCU Mythos Society

President and Founder of the West Chester University Mythos Society, providing a fun and educational environment to learn about ancient cultures across the world.

Professional Experience

Software Development Intern

2024 - Present

4V Services LLC

For the past two years, I have spearheaded website design overhauls and contributed to enterprise-level search applications, bridging the gap between client needs and technical execution.