Jeff Erickson, a professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), has an undergraduate degree from Rice University and a self-reported undergraduate GPA of 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
Professor Erickson is a renowned and well-respected figure in the field of computer science, known for his work in algorithms and computational geometry. He often mentions his low GPA to inspire students and demonstrate that a low undergraduate GPA is not indicative of future academic or professional success. He earned his B.A. from Rice University in 1987.
