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 ==== LA Teaching Staff ====
-==== Joshua Dixon ====
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-**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** Mondays 6-7PM
-**Email** dixonj15@msu.edu
-==== Stephanie Glaspie ====
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-**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 2-3pm
-**Email** glaspie4@msu.edu
-==== Sage Foster ====
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-**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.
-**Email** foste328@msu.edu
 ==== Sofi Aultman  ====
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-==== Rosie Miller ====
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-**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** Fridays 2-3PM
-**Email** mill3601@msu.edu
-==== Estelle Eichberger ====
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-**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 noon-1PM
-**Email** eichber9@msu.edu
-==== Justin Skipper  ====
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-**Major**: Electrical Engineering
-**Future plans**: Get my bachelor's and find work in Grand Rapids
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: You should actually write out a plan ahead of time, it actually makes it easier to solve and organize the problem.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Ask for the TA or a classmate to explain. No matter what you do, do not let yourself fall behind the group.
-**Fun fact about me** I am a huge music fan: besides listening to music, I also play bass and guitar, and I have a vinyl collection!
-**Email** skipper4@msu.edu
-==== Brody Stack ====
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-**Major**:
-Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Spanish.
-**Future plans**:
-Work towards optimizing renewable energy.
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**:
-With an open mind. You might find that there is more than one way to approach a problem, so group discussions and adaptability can help you find even better ways of taking on the course material.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?:**
- Visit the help room! We’re there to help you, and even if you don't have any questions it's a very productive study space.
-**Fun fact about me**
-I play alto saxophone in the Spartan Marching Band!
-**Email** stackbro@msu.edu
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 ==== Reese Corey  ====
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 **Fun fact about me**: I am certified to do taxes
-**Help room hours** Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
+**Help room hours** Mondays 1:30pm-2:30pm
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 ==== Alivia Johnson  ====
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 **Fun fact about me**  I am on the MSU equestrian team.
-**Help room hours** Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm
+**Help room hours** Mondays 12:30pm-1:30pm
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-==== Ojas Fernandes  ====
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-**Major**: Computer Science Engineering
-**Future plans**: Become an entrepreneur and build my own tech company
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Being active in class is the easiest way to become familiar with the topics and test your understanding of the concepts.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Help room is your best choice. Talk to your ULA, and I am sure most of your problems will be solved.
-**Fun fact about me**: I used to ride motorcycles back home, and currently I box at IM West.
-**Help room hours** Mondays 5-6 PM
-**Email** ferna375@msu.edu
 ==== Maggie Broderick ====
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-**Help room hours** Mondays 1-2PM
+**Help room hours** Mondays 2:15-3:15PM
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 **Fun fact about me**   I’ve spent time in the Romanian countryside and have milked a cow.
-**Help room hours** Mondays 3-4PM
+**Help room hours** Mondays 11:30AM-12:30PM
 **Email** andronic@msu.edu
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-**Help room hours** Mondays 6-7PM
+**Help room hours** Wednesdays 1:30-2:30PM
 **Email**  adjaklos@msu.edu
-==== Aspen Tapley (She/Her) ====
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-**Section**: 5
-**Major**: Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering
-**Future plans**: I am not sure as of right now. I have a big interest in the pharmaceutical industry, batteries, and environmental sustainability, so I am just exploring what I like right now!
-**Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed**: Be confident! Meet people in your groups, ask questions, and if you have an idea share it! Many times, people know the right answer and are too afraid to share it.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?** If you are struggling there are many resources for help including Help Room, Piazza, and CORE tutoring. I recommend YouTube videos, they can help me visualize things that are hard to in class!
-**Fun fact about me:** I have a dog and cat. My dog's name is Nala, and my cat's name is Cat. They are both with me at MSU. I love being outside including running, hiking, and camping.
-**Help room hours:** Piazza Discussion Board Manager - Thursdays & Fridays
-**Email**: tapleyas@msu.edu
 ==== Nicole Majors  ====
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 **Fun fact about me**  I love anything that has to do with being outside (running, rock climbing, skiing, hiking), and I've been to 23 US National Parks!
-**Help room hours** Mondays 5-6PM
 **Email** majorsn1@msu.edu
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 **Fun fact about me**   I have a blind dog named Neo, and he can still run after and catch balls (he's always been a huge ball dog), if you see me feel free to ask for a picture of him!
-**Help room hours** Fridays 3:00-4:00PM
 **Email** haweswil@msu.edu
+==== Scarlett Purcell  ====
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-==== Ian Stewart  ====
+**Major**: Digital Storytelling and Data Science
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-**Major**: Mechanical Engineering
+**Future plans**: I want to work in the film industry.
-**Future plans**: I plan to pursue Medical School after getting my engineering degree to become specialized in engineering medical devices and prosthetics that assist and enhance the human body. One day I hope to direct my own start up where I can be involved in all areas of the project.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Be open minded and do not be afraid to speak up! It's better to have the wrong idea and find out it's wrong than to not speak up at all. Tell your group mates your ideas, and ask questions if you're confused. This is a very low risk environment so take advantage of that.
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: I would recommend students getting started in P-Cubed to get to know your partners in your group to become comfortable with communicating and working as a team with new people. I would also recommend that you do all of the homework that is assigned to take advantage of all of your learning opportunities in this class.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Go to help room. We walk you through any homework question you are stuck on and we can answer any questions you have. A lot of the times there's other people in there too with the same questions so you can help each other as well. If you're having trouble working with your group, talk to your ULA or put it in a whiteboard reflection and we might be able to help you.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: I would recommend that students who are struggling in this class should be actively participating in all in class activities and asking all the questions that are necessary for your personal understanding. I reccomend taking advantage of having learning assistants who are there to help you and to review course materials that teach the specific content the student is struggling with. One of the ways I would personally learn a subject I am struggling with is to seek out a helpful YouTube video that can break down a concept in a different way that may be more understandable for me.
+**Fun fact about me**:   I worked in the deli over the summer and I am solely responsible for cooking thousands of rotisserie chickens. Baked, fried, and rotisserie I've done it all. I can make a mean turkey as well so talk to me before your next friendsgiving!
-**Fun fact about me**  I like to make music in my free time.
+**Help room hours**: Wednesdays 12:30-1:30
-**Help room hours** Mondays 1-2PM
+**Email** purcel75@msu.edu
-**Email** stewa883@msu.edu
+==== Ava Lafin  ====
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-==== Carla Laza  ====
+**Major**: Chemical Engineering
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+**Future plans**: I plan to work on optimizing medicine or designing prosthetics.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Don't be afraid to ask questions and come into class each day with an open mind. The class assignments are meant to help you learn so be willing to give it a shot.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Reach out to your groupmates. Chances are if you have questions, someone else does too. You can also reach out to your LA or go to the help room.
+**Fun fact about me** I was a competitive dancer for 10 years and my life was like the show Dance Moms for a while. I still love to dance in my free time and cheer on our dance team.
+**Help room hours** Fridays: 4-5PM
+**Email** lafinava@msu.edu
+==== Chase Warner  ====
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+**Major**: Biosystems Engineering
+**Future plans**: Become a stream engineer and work in wildlife conservation making fish ladders for dams.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Don’t come into class with the expectation you will solve the problem right away. You’ll make mistakes and get stumped. Don’t worry! That’s supposed to happen. Take a deep breath and keep trying. Ask questions when you’re confused and come to help room.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: This isn’t an easy class, but that doesn’t mean it has to be hard. We’re here to help! Utilizing class resources like help rooms, mock exams, and your peers is the best way to succeed.
+**Fun fact about me**: Big sweater fan, big bug fan, and big fan fan. Likes long walks on the beach and long walks in general. I just did a co-op internship over the spring and summer so feel free to come to me with any questions about co-ops or EGRX.
+**Help room hours** Mondays: 6:30-7:30PM
+**Email** warne154@msu.edu
+==== Jack Finlan-Hitt  ====
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+**Major**: Computer Science
+**Future plans**: I would like to work either with AI or Cybersecurity somewhere
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Make sure to participate fully with your team! Everyone's ideas when put together is a whole lot better than just one person.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Go to the help room and ask any questions that you have.
+**Fun fact about me**:  play the guitar, piano, and cello and love all things music!
+**Help room hours** Fridays: 3-4PM
+**Email** finlanhi@msu.edu
+==== Keira Page-Wood  ====
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 **Major**: Mechanical Engineering
-**Future plans**: I plan on working in the automotive industry
+**Future plans**:  I aim to advance machinery design with a focus on sustainability, creating solutions
+that are both efficient and environmentally responsible.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**:  Never be afraid to ask your group questions. Not fully
+understanding the material is part of the learning process, and discussing it with your
+group helps everyone. Explaining ideas out loud is one of the best ways to truly understand
+them. It’s also helpful to hear how others think through problems, as different explanations
+can offer new perspectives and make things click.
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Take really good notes before class because then you’ll have a better understanding of the content for the in-class problem. I would also say take your time with the homework because the concept questions can be really helpful. Lastly, don’t be afraid to share your ideas and communicate with each other.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**:  I think practice problems are
+really helpful—they give you hands-on experience and make it easier to spot which
+concepts you’re struggling with. If you run out of problems, try asking ChatGPT to create
+more based on the topics you find challenging.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: If you are struggling I would recommend going to help room because that helped me when I took this class.
+**Fun fact about me**:  My whole family loves running and always tries to get me into it. They
+did their best to convince me, but I never really took to it. It wasn’t until I started
+college—and they stopped trying—that I decided to give it a shot. Now I’m training for a
+half marathon.
-**Fun fact about me**  I studied abroad in Rome this summer
+**Help room hours** Mondays: 5:30-6:30PM
-**Help room hours** Mondays 2-3PM
+**Email** pagewoo3@msu.edu
-**Email** lazacarl@msu.edu
+==== Olivia Freitag  ====
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+**Major**: Applied Engineering Sciences
-==== Scarlett Purcell  ====
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-**Major**:
+**Future plans**: Work in a big city as an engineer in the packaging and/or supply chain management industry, focusing on sustainability.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Come with an open mind and a willingness to collaborate. Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, and never be afraid to talk through a problem. You’ll learn just as much from your classmates as you do from the material!
-**Future plans**:
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Do not get discouraged and visit the help room! Everyone is here to help and it is so beneficial to get one on one with a ULA/Professor.
+**Fun fact about me**  I LOVE to dance and do pilates.
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**:
+**Help room hours** Mondays: 3:45-4:45PM
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**:
+**Email** freitago@msu.edu
+==== Rosemary Buhl  ====
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-**Fun fact about me**
+**Major**: Civil Engineering
-**Help room hours** Mondays 4-5PM
-**Email** purcel75@msu.edu
+**Future plans**: Design structures that focus on safety and sustainability.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Learn from each other! Everyone has different strengths, look around at the people in your group and try to pick up a habit or two. This will make you more well rounded  and give you the important ability of recognizing what other people are good at.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: I think the best thing you can do for yourself and your group is to ask questions! During class or at help room, it's important to pick apart what you don't understand so you can find the issue and grow from there.
+**Fun fact about me**: I love apple juice!
+**Help room hours** Mondays: 10:30-11:30AM
+**Email** buhlrose@msu.edu
+==== Hayley Hopkins  ====
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+**Major**: Biosystems Engineering
+**Future plans**: Concentrate in biomedical engineering, study abroad in Paris, pursue medical school or a masters in biomedical engineering
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Get to know your group members and ask all the questions you have, it's the best way to learn a lot and enjoy the process at the same time.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Go to help room because the individualized help will make all the difference.
+**Fun fact about me**: I love to hike, play tennis, travel,  and listen to music
+**Help room hours** Mondays 12:30-1:30 PM
+**Email** hopki277@msu.edu
+==== Josh Burlingame  ====
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+**Major**: Computational Data Science
+**Future plans**: I want to work in the field of AI, ideally focusing on AI operations for a professional sports team. Eventually, I'd like to create my own online service company.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Don't underestimate the importance of making a plan of approach. It forces you to actively use the concepts from the notes and think through the problem methodically, rather than jumping straight into equations without a clear path in mind.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: If you're struggling in class, still do your best to get what you know on the board as well as the things you're unsure about. When your LA comes to help, they'll get a better sense of your understanding. This lets them assist you in a way that's tailored to your group and saves time by not re-reviewing topics you already know.
+**Fun fact about me**: My favorite movie is //How to Train Your Dragon//.
+**Help room hours** Mondays 11:30AM-12:30PM
+**Email** burlin25@msu.edu
 ==== Graduate Student Teaching Staff ====
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-**Sections**: 4
+**Sections**: 5
 **Research Area**: High Energy Physics
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 **Fun fact about me** I'm really bad at orientation, I once even managed to get lost with one of my friends on a school trip because we took a different route to the others. So, if you see me, never ask me for directions. My best support in this regard is Google Maps. What's more is that I play the piano and enjoy taking horse riding lessons.
+**Help room hours** Saturday Discussion Forum Manager
 **Email**: imthurnc@msu.edu
-==== Andrea Wooley () ====
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+==== Liz Triller ====
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-**Research Area**: Physics Education Research
+**Section**: 3 & 4
-**Description of research in that area**: My research focuses on culturally relevant physics education. One of my projects is designing and implementing culture-based assessments that engage students in using their cultural resources to learn physics concepts.
+**Research Area**: Physics
-**What excites you about physics**: Through my experiences in physics classes, I have far exceeded what I ever thought that I would be capable of. Whether it’s approaching a challenging problem by breaking it into manageable steps or modeling a complex system as a sum of individual parts, physics has made what seems impossible, possible and allows you to do some pretty cool things.
+**Description of Research**: I'm working on a new way to put light detectors into large liquid argon detectors that would increase timing and spatial resolution.
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Come to class prepared with the lecture notes and be open to attempting something that you’ve never done before.
+**What excites you about physics**: I'm excited that physics is motivating advancements in technology and new applications of tech that benefit a wide range of other fields.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?** When in doubt, reach out to the people around you. Growth is challenging and it’s not much fun to struggle alone.
+**What do you recommend if you're struggling in class?**: Talking to a variety of people can get you different perspectives on the same issues. Keep reaching out and asking questions. Take advantage of office hours and help rooms.
+**Fun fact about me**: I spent 2025 living in a camper in the redwood forest of the San Cruz mountains.
-**Fun fact about me**: I’m a college dropout turned Ph.D. student
-**Help room hours**: Piazza Discussion Manager
-**Email**: wooleya2@msu.edu
+**Help room hours** Friday 2PM-3PM & Friday Piazza discussion forum manager
+**Email**:
 ==== Professors ====
+==== Ty DeYoung (He/Him) ====
-==== Rachel Henderson(She/Her) ====
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 **Section**: 5
-**Degrees**:  B.S. in Physics; M.S. in Physics; Ph.D. in Physics
+**Degrees**: B.A. in Physics, Ph.D. in Physics with research area in high energy astrophysics
-**Research/Interest Area**: My research area is Physics Education Research.
+**Research/Interest Area**: Particle astrophysics
-**Description of research in that area**:  I’m most interested in developing the next generation of physics assessments, particularly with an eye to equity and inclusion. My work employs psychometric theory through large datasets and theoretically-grounded measurement models with an aim to ensure inclusive assessment practices within physics education. Broadly, the research questions that I explore are the following: (1) What is the impact of physics assessments, that may or may not be inclusive, on student success? (2) How can we modify our assessments to improve diversity and inclusion within the physics classroom? (3) How can we ensure that we are assessing our students in an equitable manner so that they can become successful career scientists?
+**Description of research in that area**:  My research focuses on ultra-relativistic particles coming from deep space, especially neutrinos, both attempting to understand where and how they are produced and to use them to study their fundamental properties.  Most of my work is related to two projects: the [[https://icecube.wisc.edu|IceCube Neutrino Observatory]] and the [[https://www.pacific-neutrino.org/p-one|Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment (P-ONE)]] off Vancouver Island.  Several undergrads work in my research group -- if you're interested, let me know!
-**What excites you about physics**:  I love the challenge of understanding how everything—from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies—fits together. Asking hard questions and designing creative ways to investigate those questions is what makes physics fun.
+**What excites you about physics**:  Physics is both a great way to learn about cool aspects of the world around us, and also a toolkit that's useful for thinking about a very broad range of problems: breaking them down into models, applying quantitative reasoning or computation to understand what the models predict, and using graphs and data to evaluate evidence.
-**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**:  Come into it with an open mind to exploring new things but don’t rush the learning process. It’s important to focus on the process rather than the product and your instructors and group mates are there to collaborate with you.
+**Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed**:  EMP-Cubed asks you to go beyond little self-contained "crossword-puzzle physics" problems and learn how to think about and model bigger, more open-ended problems.  There won't always be a single right answer, and finding a good model to apply is often the hardest part.  The point is not to memorize equations, but to understand them well enough to be able to apply them to whatever crazy new situation is in front of you.  Be sure to read the notes and do the prep problems before class so that you can spend your time applying the new principles to the problems we'll work on.
-**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**:  Ask, ask, ask. You have access to many resources to help you including me and your instructors, your classmates, and discussion boards.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**  Don't be reluctant to ask for help, and PLEASE don't convince yourself that everything's OK because you understand things once someone explains them to you.  Physics takes practice, and the LAs, TAs, and faculty are here to be your coaches and help you learn.
-**Fun fact about me:**: I have THE cutest French Bulldog at home – you can ask me to see pictures.
+**Fun fact about me:**  I've been to the South Pole three times.
-**Help room hours:** Mondays 4-5 pm in the help room, or by appointment (email me)
+**Help room hours:** Mondays 3:15 - 4:15 pm in the help room, or by appointment (email me) and Monday Piazza discussion forum manager
+**Email**: tdeyoung@msu.edu
-**Email**: hende473@msu.edu
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 **What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?** Talk to me or schedule an appointment to talk to me.  You also ha LAs in the class who have taken the course in the recent past and have been in your position.  They can offer good, constructive advice on how to approach and overcome particular struggles.  Take advantage of all of the resources available to you.  In addition to the course notes and videos, you have the help room, D2L discussion boards, your group mates, and your fellow students from other groups available to you.   If you find yourself grappling with a concept, don’t delay seeking help through these resources.    Questions you bring to the help room or the Piazza discussion can go beyond the current homework.   Use these forums to ask about any concepts from the class, the in-class problems, the lecture notes, or any previous homework assignments you wish to review.
-**Fun fact about me:** I like to bike, cook and taking my dog Reo on long walks (or does he walk me?).   Each of the past couple of summers, I rode my mountain bike for 100 miles in a day and hope to do this again this August.
+**Fun fact about me:** I like to bike, cook and taking my dog Reo on long walks (or does he walk me?). My goal each summer is to ride my mountain bike for 100 miles in a day and hope to do this again this summer.
-**Help room hours:** Wednesdays 2:00pm-3:00pm;  Piazza Discussion Forum Manager:
+**Help room hours:** Wednesdays 2:00pm-3:00pm or by appointment (email me) & Sunday Piazza Discussion Forum Manager:
 **Email**: hallstei@msu.edu
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+==== Rachel Henderson(She/Her) ====
+{{henderson.rachel.jpg?300}}
+**Section**: 5
+**Degrees**:  B.S. in Physics; M.S. in Physics; Ph.D. in Physics
+**Research/Interest Area**: My research area is Physics Education Research.
+**Description of research in that area**:  I’m most interested in developing the next generation of physics assessments, particularly with an eye to equity and inclusion. My work employs psychometric theory through large datasets and theoretically-grounded measurement models with an aim to ensure inclusive assessment practices within physics education. Broadly, the research questions that I explore are the following: (1) What is the impact of physics assessments, that may or may not be inclusive, on student success? (2) How can we modify our assessments to improve diversity and inclusion within the physics classroom? (3) How can we ensure that we are assessing our students in an equitable manner so that they can become successful career scientists?
+**What excites you about physics**:  I love the challenge of understanding how everything—from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies—fits together. Asking hard questions and designing creative ways to investigate those questions is what makes physics fun.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**:  Come into it with an open mind to exploring new things but don’t rush the learning process. It’s important to focus on the process rather than the product and your instructors and group mates are there to collaborate with you.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**:  Ask, ask, ask. You have access to many resources to help you including me and your instructors, your classmates, and discussion boards.
+**Fun fact about me:**: I have THE cutest French Bulldog at home – you can ask me to see pictures.
+**Help room hours:** Mondays 4-5 pm in the help room, or by appointment (email me). Friday Piazza discussion forum manager.
+**Email**: hende473@msu.edu
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 **Help room hours**
 Friday, 9:30 – 11:30.
+==== Ian Neuhart (He/Him) ====
+{{184_notes:ian_neuhart.jpg?200}}
+**Section**: 5
+**Research Area**: Condensed Matter Theory
+**Description of Research**: Simulating quantum dot systems exploring nonlinear optical phenomena.
+**What excites you about physics**: I love being able to solve my everyday problems, physics is the knowledge of the real world!
+**What do you recommend if you're struggling in class?**: Take a step back, sometimes it helps to separate from the problem for a moment, if that doesn't work you can always talk to someone, your peers know a lot and might have an explanation that makes sense to you.
+**Fun fact about me** Can't wait to go skiing come winter.
+**Help room hours** Sunday Piazza discussion forum manager
+**Email**: neuharti@msu.edu
+==== Andrea Wooley () ====
+{{184_notes:andrea_wooley.jpg?300}}
+**Research Area**: Physics Education Research
+**Description of research in that area**: My research focuses on culturally relevant physics education. One of my projects is designing and implementing culture-based assessments that engage students in using their cultural resources to learn physics concepts.
+**What excites you about physics**: Through my experiences in physics classes, I have far exceeded what I ever thought that I would be capable of. Whether it’s approaching a challenging problem by breaking it into manageable steps or modeling a complex system as a sum of individual parts, physics has made what seems impossible, possible and allows you to do some pretty cool things.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Come to class prepared with the lecture notes and be open to attempting something that you’ve never done before.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?** When in doubt, reach out to the people around you. Growth is challenging and it’s not much fun to struggle alone.
+**Fun fact about me**: I’m a college dropout turned Ph.D. student
+**Help room hours**: Piazza Discussion Manager
+**Email**: wooleya2@msu.edu
 ==== Alex Reynolds (She/They) ====
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 **Help room hours**
 N/A
+==== Ojas Fernandes  ====
+{{course_planning:ojas.jpg?300}}
+**Major**: Computer Science Engineering
+**Future plans**: Become an entrepreneur and build my own tech company
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Being active in class is the easiest way to become familiar with the topics and test your understanding of the concepts.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Help room is your best choice. Talk to your ULA, and I am sure most of your problems will be solved.
+**Fun fact about me**: I used to ride motorcycles back home, and currently I box at IM West.
+**Help room hours** Mondays 5-6 PM
+**Email** ferna375@msu.edu
+==== Justin Skipper  ====
+{{course_planning:justin.jpeg?300}}
+**Major**: Electrical Engineering
+**Future plans**: Get my bachelor's and find work in Grand Rapids
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: You should actually write out a plan ahead of time, it actually makes it easier to solve and organize the problem.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: Ask for the TA or a classmate to explain. No matter what you do, do not let yourself fall behind the group.
+**Fun fact about me** I am a huge music fan: besides listening to music, I also play bass and guitar, and I have a vinyl collection!
+**Email** skipper4@msu.edu
+==== Brody Stack ====
+{{course_planning:Stack2.jpg?300}}
+**Major**:
+Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Spanish.
+**Future plans**:
+Work towards optimizing renewable energy.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**:
+With an open mind. You might find that there is more than one way to approach a problem, so group discussions and adaptability can help you find even better ways of taking on the course material.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?:**
+ Visit the help room! We’re there to help you, and even if you don't have any questions it's a very productive study space.
+**Fun fact about me**
+I play alto saxophone in the Spartan Marching Band!
+**Email** stackbro@msu.edu
 ==== Kus Paladugu  ====
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 **Help room hours** Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm
+==== Joshua Dixon ====
+{{course_planning:joshua.jpg?300}}
+**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** Mondays 6-7PM
+**Email** dixonj15@msu.edu
+==== Stephanie Glaspie ====
+{{course_planning:stephanie.jpg?300}}
+**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 2-3pm
+**Email** glaspie4@msu.edu
+==== Sage Foster ====
+{{course_planning:sage.jpg?300}}
+**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.
+**Email** foste328@msu.edu
+==== Rosie Miller ====
+{{course_planning:rosie.jpg?300}}
+**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** Fridays 2-3PM
+**Email** mill3601@msu.edu
+==== Estelle Eichberger ====
+{{course_planning:estelle.jpg?300}}
+**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 noon-1PM
+**Email** eichber9@msu.edu
+==== Aspen Tapley (She/Her) ====
+{{184_notes:aspen_tapley.jpg?200}}
+**Section**: 5
+**Major**: Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering
+**Future plans**: I am not sure as of right now. I have a big interest in the pharmaceutical industry, batteries, and environmental sustainability, so I am just exploring what I like right now!
+**Advice on how to approach EMP-Cubed**: Be confident! Meet people in your groups, ask questions, and if you have an idea share it! Many times, people know the right answer and are too afraid to share it.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?** If you are struggling there are many resources for help including Help Room, Piazza, and CORE tutoring. I recommend YouTube videos, they can help me visualize things that are hard to in class!
+**Fun fact about me:** I have a dog and cat. My dog's name is Nala, and my cat's name is Cat. They are both with me at MSU. I love being outside including running, hiking, and camping.
+**Help room hours:** Piazza Discussion Board Manager - Thursdays & Fridays
+**Email**: tapleyas@msu.edu
+==== Ian Stewart  ====
+{{course_planning:ian.s.jpg?300}}
+**Major**: Mechanical Engineering
+**Future plans**: I plan to pursue Medical School after getting my engineering degree to become specialized in engineering medical devices and prosthetics that assist and enhance the human body. One day I hope to direct my own start up where I can be involved in all areas of the project.
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: I would recommend students getting started in P-Cubed to get to know your partners in your group to become comfortable with communicating and working as a team with new people. I would also recommend that you do all of the homework that is assigned to take advantage of all of your learning opportunities in this class.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: I would recommend that students who are struggling in this class should be actively participating in all in class activities and asking all the questions that are necessary for your personal understanding. I reccomend taking advantage of having learning assistants who are there to help you and to review course materials that teach the specific content the student is struggling with. One of the ways I would personally learn a subject I am struggling with is to seek out a helpful YouTube video that can break down a concept in a different way that may be more understandable for me.
+**Fun fact about me**  I like to make music in my free time.
+**Help room hours** Mondays 1-2PM
+**Email** stewa883@msu.edu
+==== Carla Laza  ====
+{{course_planning:carla.l.jpg?300}}
+**Major**: Mechanical Engineering
+**Future plans**: I plan on working in the automotive industry
+**Advice on how to approach P-Cubed**: Take really good notes before class because then you’ll have a better understanding of the content for the in-class problem. I would also say take your time with the homework because the concept questions can be really helpful. Lastly, don’t be afraid to share your ideas and communicate with each other.
+**What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?**: If you are struggling I would recommend going to help room because that helped me when I took this class.
+**Fun fact about me**  I studied abroad in Rome this summer
+**Help room hours** Mondays 2-3PM
+**Email** lazacarl@msu.edu
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