Teaching
I strive to create an environment that promotes equality and opportunity to individuals of all backgrounds through all of my teaching, research, and work. Throughout my own personal academic experience, teachers and mentors have helped shape me into the scientist I am today. Passionate educators are responsible for building a safe environment that fosters individual learning and exploration where anyone can ask questions or learn about topics that have previously been inaccessible. I continually aim to do the same for others, helping encourage current students and future scientists to reach their goals.
I hope to pursue a career in teaching and research. As faculty, one day I hope to show others the importance of understanding research and sharing results with the public. By teaching and mentoring undergraduates, I have learned how important it is to serve as a resource for students academically and as a personal advocate. Listening to students and integrating their feedback has helped me to remain flexible in my teaching styles based on student’s needs. This flexibility has ultimately helped me become a better teacher and mentor for my students. I believe that my past and current teaching experiences, as well as my involvement in the community, will help contribute towards reaching my future goals. From my graduate program to my future faculty research position, I hope to share my passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with others throughout my career.
Presenting at the 2021 undergraduate research poster symposium for the Bilski-Mayer Summer Research Fellowship .
Mentoring & Teaching Experience
Master Teaching Assistant Workshop, AS&E Graduate Program, University of Rochester
Served as an instructor and organizer for a multi discipline University level training workshop on being an effective Teaching Assistant for graduate students.
Assistant Instructor in the Brain and Cognitive Science Dept., University of Rochester
Developed and organized a statistics course (BCS 519 - Stats in Perception) in the BCS department together with a faculty member. Created syllabus and outline for course material, taught several classes, and assisted fellow graduate students in understanding material.
Teaching Fellow in the Brain and Cognitive Science Dept., University of Rochester
Assisted in teaching and grading in several BCS courses for undergraduates, including both a lab and lecture course. Attend class and held office hours to help students learn MATLAB, Excel, as well as psychophysics and brain science inside and outside the classroom. (BCS 111, Introduction to Brain and Cognitive Science and BCS 204, Laboratory in Cognitive Neuroscience)
Mentoring Undergraduate Research, University of Rochester
Have previously mentored (4) and currently mentoring (2+) several undergraduates in conducting research within the Active Perception Lab. This includes research and training in various topics and methodologies – allowing for undergraduates to learn valuable techniques for industry, medicine, and research job opportunities.