I am a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on biomineralization for hydrological and geomechanical modification of the subsurface. I became interested in teaching and peer mentoring as an undergraduate at Yale University, where I worked at the Writing Center and the Academic Strategies Program, the latter of which focused on building “soft skills” for undergraduates from under-resourced high schools and non-traditional backgrounds. I also earned my masters’ degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, where I learned a lot about effective communication between people of different native languages and cultural backgrounds. Since coming to UM in 2020, I have GSI’d for CEE 428 (Groundwater Hydrology) and CEE 265 (Intro to Sustainable Engineering). I know that I’m not the only GSI who has faced anxiety and uncertainty around teaching, especially in the pandemic era, and I’m excited to work with my fellow GSIs as we navigate these challenges together.

I am a 1st year PhD student in the Industrial and Operations Engineering department. I am passionate about education and am the founder of the non-profit G.R.O.W. (Generate Real Opportunities and Wonder) Tutoring Program, which is also a student organization on campus. I have experience working with students from kindergarten to college, and I have always found it rewarding to work with students. I was on the teaching staff of EECS 280 for eight semesters and served as a UROP facilitator and ENGR 110 facilitator for two years. I am excited to support anyone in their educational journey to achieve their aspirations as students or instructors to be successful!

Howdy! I’m Mason, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science & Engineering. I work under Professors Ron Dreslinski and Nishil Talati, focusing on Computer Architecture and Parallel Systems. I also completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s at Michigan, and spent 8 terms (4 IA, 4 GSI) on staff with EECS 370 (Introduction to Computer Organization) and one term as a GSI for EECS 470 (Computer Architecture). I really love seeing the “lightbulb moments” in my students, and so I enjoy providing whatever resources and encouragement is necessary to see that through. I’m really excited to hear from you and bolster education practices in the College of Engineering!

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science and Engineering. My research is in computing education, specifically why and how non-CS majors learn about programming. I have been a GSI for EECS 183 (Programming Concepts) and EECS 493 (User Interfaces) at University of Michigan, as well as a Data Structures TA at University of Illinois, and a former instructor and director at a programming-focused summer camp. Through my teaching and research I have experience in running lab sections, lecturing, developing course materials and assignments, grading, and creating fun STEM activities. I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience and pedagogical knowledge to aid GSIs and IAs in their teaching practice!

I am a PhD student in Computer Science and Engineering. My research focuses on artificial intelligence and robotics, specifically how to improve robot manipulation through more advanced reasoning over actions and robust action execution. As an undergraduate at Monmouth College, I helped run computer science labs and served as the general computer science subject tutor. At the University of Michigan, I have served as a GSI for EECS–492 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and EECS–203 Discrete Math, and I tutor undergraduate mathematics and computer science courses through the Academic Success Program. I believe STEM education needs to be more diverse and inclusive, specifically for underrepresented groups of students, in order to provide the best educational experience that allows students to succeed. We as student instructors can affect these positive changes for our students, and as an ETC, I am looking forward to providing support for GSIs so we can provide a better educational experience.

Hello! I am a PhD candidate in the Engineering Education Research program, and my research focuses on supporting engineering students from lower-income backgrounds. Specifically, I focus on how socioeconomic status (SES) impacts the engineering student experience and what resources are needed for students to thrive in engineering. I received my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from U-M in 2019, and TA’d a BME 499 (Medical Device Product Development) section while here as a student. After graduating, I spent several years teaching high school mathematics and engineering in rural New Mexico where I learned a lot about educational systems and instruction. Since returning to U-M as a graduate student, I’ve worked facilitating classroom discussions both as a part of my research and through my work with C-SED and the Office of Community, Culture, & Equity in the College of Engineering