“The heart and soul of good writing is research; you should write not what you know but what you can find out about.”
– Robert J. Sawyer
… And that is what I will do. ♥
Connecting Learning to Futures | Reflections from the Ally Visit
Last semester, during spring break, we had the chance to visit Ally. It’s taken me some time to pull together my notes, but returning to them now, I see how much they connect with my own teaching philosophy. We talked about early talent and what it means to bring value beyond technical skills; about the…
Research Reflection: A Year of Growth, Graduation, and New Directions
As I wrap up this chapter of my academic journey (PhD is now complete! 🥳), I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the research progress I’ve made over the past year, and jot down thoughts for where I might grow next. Writing this out helps me stay grounded, spot new offshoots, and remember…
Teaching Reflection: 2024 – 2025
It’s been about two years since my last reflection post – originally a habit formed through my GAANN fellowship, but one I’ve missed keeping up with. As I near the end of my PhD and continue teaching, I’ve realized how valuable these reflections are for tracking my growth and clarifying what I want to improve…
A Year of Growth: Reflecting on Three Semesters (GAANN Report #7)
In this post, I will reflect on my academic experiences over three distinct semesters: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Fall 2023. Each period offered unique challenges and learning opportunities that have shaped my approach to teaching and personal growth. In Fall 2022, I embraced the traditional classroom environment, engaging directly with students and navigating the…
Reflecting on Course Improvements (GAANN Report #6)
It is now the start of my 7th semester (Fall 2022). Before getting in too far, I will take a moment to reflect on last semester (Spring 2022) and goals for the upcoming semester. In the Spring 2022 semester, I taught ITCS 3162 (Introduction to Data Mining) once again. Except this time around, there were…
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