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LA Teaching Staff
Dominic Bednar (He/Him)
Section: 3
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Future plans: Graduate and see where is takes me, maybe grad school or a cool job.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: My biggest pieces of advice would be to make sure to do the notes before hand and to be open to new perspectives within your group.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? QUESTIONS!! Help room is extremely helpful because of the one-on-one help where you can work through your problems!
Fun fact about me: I have two little dachshunds named Rocco and Diesel.
Help room hours: Tuesdays, 3-4 pm (in person)
Email: bednardo@msu.edu
Neha Challa (She/Her)
Section: 4
Major: Computer Science
Future plans: I want to pursue an MBA and hopefully start my own company in the future
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: my advice would be to be ready to be challenged as this course will pull you outside of your comfort zone but in the best way possible
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? ASK, reach out! We’re all here to help you succeed so don’t be afraid to ask questions and share any concerns you have. There are also tons of resources available for you so don’t be afraid to ask us questions or let us know if you are feeling uncertain about any concepts!
Fun fact about me: My first car accident ever was crashing into a tree in my neighborhood :D
Help room hours: Piazza Discussion Board Manager - Saturdays
Email: challane@msu.edu
Jordan Dashner (She/Her)
Section: 3
Major: Biosystems Engineering
Future plans: Attend med school or a PhD program
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Get comfortable with your groups and make connections outside of just physics.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Go to your group first, that’s why they’re there! Ask for clarification or an explanation. Beyond that, help room is a great time to get assistance and discussion boards are helpful too.
Fun fact about me: I’m licensed to operate a forklift.
Help room hours: Piazza Discussion Board Manager - Thursdays & Fridays
Email: dashner1@msu.edu
Faith Dawson (She/Her)
Section: 3
Major: Computer Science
Future plans: Make enough money to have an absurd number of pets and plants!
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Don't be afraid to be wrong! It's better to facilitate discussions in your group than for everyone to sit there stumped.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? You can always ask your group mates and the teaching staff in class, there is a reason the class is structured the way it is. Secondly, go to help room!!! It's a super valuable resource that can help with homework or conceptual questions.
Fun fact about me: I love to draw and paint, especially things from nature like plants and animals!
Help room hours: Mondays, 1-2 pm (zoom)
Email: dawsonfa@msu.edu
Max Doty (He/Him)
Section: 3
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Future plans: Something in automotive testing and manufacturing.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Get to meet your group mates, don't be afraid of failure and stay on top of your work!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Watch the videos/read the readings more in depth, visit office hours, ask questions and collaborate with your group mates.
Fun fact about me: I had to get a haircut from my soccer team…was stuck with a mullet and finger tips for a year.
Help room hours: Mondays, 2-3 pm (in person)
Email: dotymax1@msu.edu
Edie Haase (She/Her)
Section: 4
Major: Computer Science
Future plans: Work remotely and live out of a van.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Come to class prepared and form connections with your groupmates. Don't stress!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Ask questions and come to help room!!
Fun fact about me: I worked in Yellowstone National Park this summer and I summited the middle Teton.
Email: haaseede@msu.edu
Kat Hummer (She/Her)
Section: 5
Major: Chemical Engineering
Future plans: Right now, I just want to graduate. In the future I want to do something with water science but I’m not sure what yet.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Always do the readings before class and look over any notes you might have taken or even just quick look over the readings before class. Always be prepared!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Go to help room and use Piazza! We want to help you as much as possible!
Fun fact about me: I’ve been riding horses for over 16 years and have gotten to compete in equestrian competitions around the country.
Help room hours: Thursdays 3 - 4 pm (Zoom)
Email: hummerka@msu.edu
Amanda Jeffers (She/Her)
Section: 5
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Future plans: To work in the biomedical field, designing medical devices.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Come to class prepared and make sure to talk with your group.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Come to help room and ask lots of questions!!
Fun fact about me: I love reading!
Help room hours: Tuesdays 10 - 11 am (in person)
Email: jeffe122@msu.edu
Sam Kwiatkowski-Martin (He/Him)
Section: 5
Major: Computer Science
Future plans: To become a Cyberspace Operator for the Air Force
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: If you get to know your groupmates, come prepared to class, and put in effort everyday, you will do outstanding in this course.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? If you're feeling overwhelmed, try and find something that relaxes you like going for a walk or reading a book. If you are struggling on physics content specifically, come to the help room! It'll help immensely.
Fun fact about me: I met a CowFish this past year. See my picture for more details.
Help room hours: Mondays 4 - 5 pm (in person)
Email: kwiatk67@msu.edu
Bilal Pargan (He/Him)
Section: 4
Major: Computer Science
Future plans: My plans as of now are just to graduate
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Some good advice would be to always be able to contact your group mates and prepare well before the class.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? If you’re struggling in the course attend help rooms and don’t be afraid to ask questions to the teaching team, as well as your group mates.
Fun fact about me: I was born in Bosnia and moved to Lansing when I was a kid.
Help room hours: Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm (zoom)
Email: parganbi@msu.edu