Wow, it’s now halfway through the semester! From hosting my first office hours to creating a study guide for Examlet 1, I was able to learn so much in grasping the crucial qualities of an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA). This is my very first time being a teaching assistant for CHEM 1000: Mathematics for Chemistry,…
Tag: Research Fellowship
CUTF Introduction: Why Southeast Asian Art?
Hello readers! My name is Josh Nguyen (he/him), and I am a senior in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, I am double majoring in the history of art and architecture (HAA) and microbiology, with a minor in chemistry and certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Outside…
CUTF INTRODUCTION: Mathematical Molecules
Hello! My name is Vinay Kunuthuru, and I am pursuing a major in Biological Sciences, minors in Chemistry and Economics, and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. After finishing my undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, I aspire to attend dental school and become an oral professional. Apart from my academics, I enjoy teaching…
CURF Introduction: The Mysterious Truncated Octahedron
Hello, neighbor! My name is Lark Song and I am a Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellow. As I start my senior year this spring, I am working towards my undergraduate thesis under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Hales in the Mathematics Department. In my spare time, I enjoy the serenity that comes from reading and writing…
CURF Introduction: Particle collisions at the High-Luminosity LHC
Hello everyone! I am Santiago Cané, a junior student here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am pursuing a BS in Physics, following the graduate school preparation track. To tell a little about myself, one of my passions in life is playing soccer. As an Argentine, I have practiced the sport all my life, and…
Final Bows as a TA
As I gear up for my finals, I realize I’m studying differently. There’s a certain ease to understanding the structure of my classes that I honestly had never felt before I was a teaching assistant and had to construct my own class this semester. My understanding of teaching went through an evolution over the semester….
Curtain Rise, Class in Session
I clearly remember the day I came up with my project topic. Or, to be more accurate, the night I came up with my project topic. Not everyone my age actively listens to opera. But I was brought up in a very classically musical household, and I still thoroughly enjoy it. After moving to Pittsburgh…
CUTF Intro: Setting the Stage
“Hello! My name is Gigi Butkewitsch and I will be your TA this semester!” That’s how I introduced myself to the students in Women and Literature, the excellent class I have the privilege of “TAing” for this semester. After taking this class with Dr. Brenda Whitney during my second semester, I knew it was the…
My Brackenridge Fellowship Final Reflection
Hello and welcome to my last blog of this summer! First of all, I wanted to thank Dr. Say for his unwavering support and dedication in nurturing our growth as researchers. As the fall semester approaches, I want to take the time to reflect on my journey in the Brackenridge Research Fellowship summer program. For…
Lost in the Sea of Scientific Jargon: Communicating My Research
Have you ever felt like you’re deciphering a secret code when reading a scientific article? The words on the page blend together, leaving you feeling like a puzzled detective trying to crack a perplexing case. This is a common experience, even for scientists when encountering unfamiliar topics. No matter what field you’re in, it’s crucial…