Teaching and Professional Service
Teaching
University of Delaware, Department of Physics and Astronomy
I have been a physics laboratory teaching assistant for over two years. I’ve instructed labs for several electricity and magnetism courses developed for students ranging from algebra based physics to calculus based electrical engineering. Teaching assistant duties included preparing lectures introducing physics concepts, grading lab reports and exams, and creating new lab manuals and grading rubrics to aid in the transition to online learning due to COVID-19.
Courses Taught
- PHYS202: Intro. Physics II (Algebra based) – 3 Sections
- PHYS208: Intro. Physics II (Calculus based) – 2021 Winter 4 Sections
- PHYS245: Electricity and Electronics for Engineers (Calculus based) – 5 Sections
Service and Outreach
Service Awards
- UD Department of Physics Student Leadership Award 2022
- UD Department of Physics Climate and Inclusion Service Award 2022
- UD Department of Physics Student Leadership Award 2021
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee
As a CDEI committee member, I created channels for communication for all levels of the department through climate surveys and reporting resources, as well as provided other physics committees with quantitative CDEI consulting. These efforts resulted in changes such as more diverse colloquium speakers, greater student involvement in SPS and the Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Society, stronger channels of communication between various department members, and more holistic interviews for candidates on all levels.
Faculty Searches
I participated in six faculty searches from 2021-2023. I, along with other CDEI members, interviewed faculty candidates to advise the faculty search committees. This was a really unique experience and I’ve learned a lot about academic job hunts by being on the other side of the table.
Society of Physics Students
I served as president of UD’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) for two years. As president, I prioritized reducing the barriers of entry that come with many STEM programs. For example, I collaborated with the Climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (CDEI) committee to cover the costs associated with undergraduate research involvement.