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Benjamin Hourcade

Majoring in Computer Science, Statistics, Minoring in Major (Bs), Major (Bs)
University of Iowa, Class of 2026
From Iowa City, IA
I'm currently a sophomore and from Iowa City. I plan to graduate with a BS in Computer Science and a BS in Statistics in 2026, and to complete a U2G or a 4 + 1 program in Computer Science. I'm a member of the Honors program, the student chapter of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), and I occasionally attend events by the Spanish Club.
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University of Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
West Senior High School

Benjamin Hourcade named to University of Iowa president's list for 2024 fall semester

Benjamin Hourcade of Iowa City was among the more than 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2024 fall semester. The president's list was es...

February, 05 2025 - Verified by University of Iowa
Benjamin Hourcade named to University of Iowa dean's list for 2024 fall semester

Benjamin Hourcade of Iowa City, IA was among the more than 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean's list for the 2024 fall semester. Guidelines for inclusion on ...

February, 04 2025 - Verified by University of Iowa
Benjamin Hourcade named to University of Iowa dean's list for 2024 spring semester

Benjamin Hourcade of Iowa City, IA was among the more than 7,650 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean's list for the 2024 spring semester. Hourcade is a third-year s...

June, 13 2024 - Verified by University of Iowa
Benjamin Hourcade named to University of Iowa president's list for 2024 spring semester

Benjamin Hourcade of Iowa City, IA was among the more than 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2024 spring semester. Hourcade is a third-...

June, 13 2024 - Verified by University of Iowa
Benjamin Hourcade named to University of Iowa dean's list for 2023 fall semester

Benjamin Hourcade of Iowa City IA was among the more than 7,900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean's list for the 2023 fall semester. Hourcade is an undergraduate -...

January, 22 2024 - Verified by University of Iowa
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for your commitment to academic excellence and being named to the president's list
GPA of 4.0 or higher for at least 12 semester hours of graded coursework
Spring 2024 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
Advantage Iowa Award
Fall 2023 - Fall 2025 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for receiving a Old Gold Scholarship
Old Gold/Iowa Scholars Award
Fall 2023 - Spring 2025 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
Provost Scholar (About 9 First-Years were awarded in Fall 2023)
Fall 2023 - Spring 2025 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for your commitment to academic excellence and designation as a member of the dean's list
GPA of 3.50 or higher for at least 12 semester hours of graded coursework
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
West High School Highest Honor
Summer 2023 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
National Hispanic Scholar
Summer 2023 - Summer 2024 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
AP Scholar With Distinction
Summer 2022 - Summer 2023 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
National Honor Society
Spring 2022 - Summer 2023 - Added by Benjamin
Benjamin Hourcade was recognized for earning an academic award
College Board Hispanic Recognition Award
Winter 2021 - Summer 2023 - Added by Benjamin
Study Abroad
I did two programs in Madrid, Spain. The first was from May 16th to June 12th and was a faculty-led course taught by Luis Martin Estudillo. I learned about Spanish history, culture, and art in this course (I completed a blog for the first program: https://hourcadeben.wixsite.com/bhourcadeespana24). For the next two weeks, I traveled to the province of Jaen where I learned more about my mother's side of my family. Then, from July 1st to July 31st, I completed my second program under USAC Madrid.
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - University of Iowa Chapter
ACM is a professional club for computer science students and students from similar disciplines. This club focusses on emerging technologies in the field and how to improve skills for acquiring jobs opportunities. The club atmosphere is informal and there is always food for everything during the meetings.
University of Iowa
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Study Abroad in Spain Blog
I wrote a blog for Cultures of Spain, a faculty-led study abroad course. I spent most of my time in Spain's capital, Madrid. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in Spanish history, culture, or art.
June 2024 - Classwork
A Brief Overview of Quantum Computing
This essay covers quantum computing's key concepts, current state-of-the-art technology, potential applications, and key challenges for future development. This essay was accepted as part of an honors contract for PHYS: 1612.
May 2024 - Classwork
Analysis of Expert Perspectives on Deepfake Solutions
This is a rhetorical analysis of potential solutions for deepfakes brought by experts from different fields.
April 2024 - Classwork
Software Development Final Project
This was a group project. Sprint 1 and Sprint 2 were considered regular assignments and Sprint 3 was a substitute for the final exam. My group got a 100% on all three sprints. I wrote most of the tests and coordinated the rest of my group mates to finish the project well and on time. I learned how to communicate well in a group, how to interpret pre-written code, and how to ask professor Goddard and the TAs intricate questions about the project. This project is only available internally within the University of Iowa.
December 2023 - Classwork
My Thoughts On A Fulfilling Life
I wrote this essay for my honors program application detailing what I consider to be essential for me to have a fulfilling life.
November 2023 - Articles
Resume

Dean's List 3 President's List 2

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