LA Teaching Staff
Joshua Dixon
Major: Biosystems Engineering
Future plans: I would like to locate a cause for idiopathic (unknown cause) scoliosis. Currently I am working on developing a new non-surgical technique for treating scoliosis.
Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: If you study hard in the beginning, it will make everything much easier towards the end. Additionally, pay attention to coding problems. On the test, it helps when you have an idea of what you are looking at. The in-class problems will be very helpful for thinking about coding in a physics setting.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? I highly recommend the help room. The help room helped me understand some essential physics concepts. If you are willing to put in the work, the help room can make a good grade very achievable. Grades aside, it is super cool to understand what you are doing! When I did not have a clue, the help room put everything into perspective.
Fun fact about me A fun fact… Once I played on a randomly assembled basketball team—composed of sixth graders. I was the last kid to show up to the first practice. When the other kids saw me, they all started screaming, “What’s your name?”. When I said Joshua, they all started screaming. Shortly after, I learned that every person on my new team was named Joshua.
Help room hours Fridays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Stephanie Glaspie
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Future plans: Work as a mechanical engineer…somewhere.
Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Contribute your knowledge to the best of your ability and lean on other students to help you improve in areas that you struggle with. This is a group setting in order to have a collaborative environment, rather than a competitive one. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn your strengths and weaknesses and improve on them.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Look over the notes in detail for sections that you struggle with and come to help room with any confusion on pre-class, post-class, in class, exams, notes, or ANYTHING else.
Fun fact about me: I went to Spain and studied abroad this summer!
Help room hours Mondays 10:30am-11:30am
Sage Foster
Major: I am currently a sophomore studying toward an undergraduate physics degree, and I plan on continuing onwards to graduate school where I plan to study nuclear physics
Future plans: I hope to either work at a university researching with a particle accelerator or to work with a team researching nuclear fusion as a viable power source.
Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork! Find your strengths, and play to them. But most importantly listen to your teammates strengths and let them showcase their strengths too. This course is an adventure for a party, not for a solo physicist.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Come to the help room! Other than that, don’t ever be afraid to ask for help, use your resources, or even ask for help finding any resources. Your Professor, TA, and other ULAS are all great resources. We all want you to succeed.
Fun fact about me: I toured MSU with my class back when I was in fifth grade. We toured the cyclotron (now the FRIB) and after that tour, I knew that I wanted to work with nuclear physics.
Help room hours Fridays 2:00pm-3:00pm
Sofi Aultman
Major: Mechanical Engineering with a biomedical focus
Future plans: Design prosthetics in Latin America!
Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Actively participate in class! It's so much easier to study later and ensure you understand the topic when you actively try to problem solve in a low-risk environment.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Attend a help room! Once you run through a problem step-by-step, you understand the concept behind it and what approaches to use in the future.
Fun fact about me I have four tattoos.
Help room hours Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Rosie Miller
Major: Applied Engineering Sciences
Future plans: Work as a Technical Sales Engineer
Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Come into this class with an open mind! Never be afraid to share your thoughts because no idea is a wrong idea!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Isolate the concepts you are having trouble with and break down practice problems to help yourself build a better understanding. Come to class/help room with any questions! We are all here to help you!
Fun fact about me I love to ski and waterski!
Help room hours Mondays 1:30pm-2:30pm
Estelle Eichberger
Major:Math and Secondary Education
Future plans: I plan on becoming a high school math teacher.
Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Get to know your group members and don't be afraid to ask questions to ULAs or Professors. They are there to help you succeed and enjoy the learning process. Teamwork is key! Engaging with group members and learning from one another will promote improvement and a greater understanding of the course content.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in the class? : I would recommend coming to the help room. It is a great place to better understand the learning concepts and set you on the right path to success! One on one assistance with a ULA or Professor can help clarify so much in even just one session!
Fun fact about me: I love to run, hike, and be outside!
Help room hours Mondays 12:30pm-1:30pm