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LA Teaching Staff
Alexis Arndt (She/Her)
Section: 4
Major: Astrophysics
Future plans: I’m not planning on going to grad school but I might change my mind, who knows! I would really like a job in data, nothing specific. I also want to travel so hopefully my job will include that, and if not, I’ll likely take a gap year and travel Europe!
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Don’t be scared to work in groups, it helps so much to get input from others on all of the different approaches to each problem. Read the feedback and adjust accordingly! The feedback is there to help you succeed and we just want the best for you!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? I highly recommend going to help room, and utilizing all of the other help options (piazza, asking ULAs, and even talking to your group).
Fun fact about me: I have three part time jobs, one of which is observing at the MSU observatory! I work through MORP, a research program where I observe transiting exoplanets from sundown to sunrise.
Email: arndtale@msu.edu
Truman Bauer (He/Him)
Section: 3
Major: Biosystems Engineering
Future plans: I actually don't know! I've been looking for internship opportunities anywhere I can but I'm not too sure on my future career.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Don't stress about the problems too much. The problems can seem really scary and complicated but I promise if you take it step by step with your group you can do anything in this class.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Reread the notes and come to help room. The notes and equations are a huge resource and help room is amazing for clearing up anything that may still be confusing.
Fun fact about me: Eminem used to live in the neighborhood across from mine
Help room hours: Mondays 10 - 11 am
Email: bauertru@msu.edu
Dominic Bednar (He/Him)
Section: 4
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: Mondays 5-6 pm
Email: bednardo@msu.edu
Aesen (Ace) Copeland (He/Him)
Section: 4
Major: Astrophysics
Future plans: I’m honestly not sure! I plan on getting my PhD, and my dream is to start my own business that leads in space innovation and exploration.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Have an open mind. Those who haven’t experienced a flipped classroom environment yet may not enjoy or understand its usefulness until they adjust to it. I promise it’s worth it!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Go to help room! Use Piazza! Ask questions! The EM/P-cubed staff are at your disposal, and here to help whenever it’s needed.
Fun fact about me: I’ve been singing since the 4th grade, and I am the current director of the MSU Grand Canonical Ensemble (Physics Choir). Contact me if you’re interested in joining!
Email: copel116@msu.edu
Jordan Dashner (She/Her)
Section: 4
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.
Email: dashner1@msu.edu
Faith Dawson (She/Her)
Section: 4
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: Tuesdays 5-6 pm
Email: dawsonfa@msu.edu
Dhiti Doddamreddy (She/Her)
Section: 5
Major: Astrophysics
Future plans: Would love to work for NASA or be a part of a research team for further space exploration.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Go into the class with an open mind. It might seem like a lot at first but it gets easier if you are on top of the work!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Help room is your best friend. There is nothing that helped me more than help room please utilize it!
Fun fact about me: I have lived in 8 different places
Help room hours: Mondays 11-12 pm
Email: doddamre@msu.edu
Amie Donner (She/Her)
Section: 3
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Future plans: Grad school! I am currently interviewing for PhD programs in Pharmacology and Biomedical sciences.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Don't be afraid to ask questions. The ULAs are here to help, and we probably had the same questions when we first took the class.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Come to helproom! It's a great place to ask questions about the homework, or even things you struggled with during class.
Fun fact about me: I am currently doing research on photosynthetic bacteria!
Help room hours: Mondays 6-7 pm
Email: donnera2@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: Tuesdays 6-7 pm
Email: dotymax1@msu.edu
Amanda Jeffers (She/Her)
Section: 4
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: Mondays 1-2 pm
Email: jeffe122@msu.edu
Emily Minton (She/Her)
Section: 5
Major: Chemical Engineering
Future plans: To work with chemicals, either to reduce waste or to create new solutions
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Read the notes before class, attempt every single homework question, and don't be afraid to ask for help!
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Go to help room. It doesn't matter if you have homework questions or you are studying for the exam - help room will help you with any and all of it!
Fun fact about me: I have a lizard named Dan.
Help room hours: Piazza Discussion Board Manager - Thursdays & Fridays
Email: mintonem@msu.edu
Apar Mohabansi (He/Him)
Section: 5
Major: Computer Science, Minor in Business
Future plans: To work in AI and create solutions to problems all over the world.
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: Do the readings and make friends with your teammates! It will make the class much more enjoyable and you never know where a connection can take you.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Don't hesitate to reach out to the TAs or ULAs if you have any questions. We are always happy to help!
Fun fact about me: I love playing tennis with my friends and family on my off time!
Help room hours: Piazza Discussion Board Manager - Saturdays & Sundays
Email: mohabans@msu.edu
Krizma Nagi (She/Her)
Section: 4
Major: Computational Data Science
Future plans: Graduate and move out to Cali for grad school, or a fun job in fintech
Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed: : Make sure you are taking the time to read the notes and attempt the examples yourself before you come to class. Knowing the content before coming to class is going to be super helpful.
What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Ask questions!! The content can be hard and confusing so the more you are willing to ask questions, the better it will be for you, plus we are here to help you so take advantage of it.
Fun fact about me: I can speak 5 languages fluently and am learning a sixth.
Help room hours:
Email: nagikriz@msu.edu
Mate Narh ()
Section: 3
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Email: narhmate@msu.edu