User:Dfagnisse

About Me

Biographical Snapshot

I am the youngest of two children. I am a blue devil from the class of 2014. Born and raised in Ivory Coast, I am a Togolese citizen. I graduated from ALA (African Leadership Academy) as part of the inaugural class in June 2010.

My name is Dagbedji Fagnisse. Try to pronounce it; I promise I won't go mad if you massacre it. I also go by Deo (from my middle name DeoGratias). Please feel free to ask me about the meaning of my name if you see me around.

Academic Interests

I am planning to major in Civil Engineering as well as Public Policy. I trust both fields are complementary in designing and sustaining social systems aka communities. I love exploring mathematics and enjoy investigating physical phenomena. In addition, philosophy is one of those things I spend a lot of time reading about. All of this culminates in a strong interest in anything involving problem solving.

Hobbies

I enjoy singing basse in choir or vocal group. I play soccer, central back, not competitively though. I have fun debating and challenging viewpoints, starting with my own. I also watch and read action/adventure Japanese Manga.

Grand Engineering Challenges Articles

Restore and Improve Urban Infrastructure

The ‘Train that Never Stops’ Still Seems Appealing (Video), Aaron Saenz, April 20th, 2010, Accessed September 23, 2010 (Urban Infrastructure)