Major: Mechanical Engineering

Future plans: I want to get my MBA but until then take it one day at a time.

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: HELPROOM! We want you to do well as much as you do so come to help room and we can work through it together

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Or you can use outside resources like YouTube to help breakdown some of the concepts that you struggle with

Fun fact about me I had a bear encounter in the woods

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!

Help room hours Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm

Major: Computational Data Science

Future plans: Work as a Data Engineer/Analyst

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Create an equation sheet! It helps reinforce the concepts in your brain and prepares you for the exams.

Fun fact about me My favorite food combination is hot cheetos and oreos!

Help room hours Mondays 5:15pm-6:15pm

Major: Mathematics

Future plans: Get my teaching certificate and teach high school math.

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Don't be afraid to speak up! Group work can be intimidating but your group members are a great resource for when you're confused and articulating your thoughts to others will strengthen your knowledge. Pay close attention to what concepts are important for exams, this will be super helpful for studying to make sure you review the right things .

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class? Come to the help room! There are so many people who want to help you understand. Google is also a great place to look for more information, if whatever you're working on doesn't make sense to you there are so many resources out there that might explain it in a way you understand.

Fun fact about me I love to sew and make my own stuff like clothes, bags, and anything in between!

Help room hours Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm

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 Fridays 2:00pm-3:00pm

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 Mondays 12:30pm-1:30pm

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 1:30pm-2:30pm

Major:Physics

Future plans: To teach in some capacity, the plan is currently high school. I have just started doing research in physics education at MSU and that has been really cool, so grad school and teaching at the college level may be an option in the future.

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Embrace the group aspect of the class, it truly is one of the best ways to learn. Also, use your resources (like the LA's, help room, piazza, etc.)!

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Help Room and reach out to friends! One on one sessions can really help clear things up for you!

Fun fact about me: I broke my leg in the middle of a basketball game, and I have a video of it (feel free to ask to see it)!

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 Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm

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.

Major: Mathematics with a minor in physics

Future plans: I plan on going into secondary education and getting certified to teach high school math and physics !

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Go to helproom hours with any questions or homework problems, we are here to help. When you're reading the preclass notes, write down the concepts that you had trouble with and being it to class to talk about with your peers and ULA.

Fun fact about me I can name every single country in the world !

Help room hours Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm

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!

Help room hours

Major: Physics

Future plans: WGrad School, figure out what I want to specialize in.

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Write down everything. Draw diagrams. Take advantage of the group setting. Have discussions, and don't be afraid to state your own opinion and understanding of something even if you think it might be incorrect. It's easy to get lost in the sauce when working on problems, so make sure to take good notes before you come to class as they will be your best friend.

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Help Room is such a chill environment to discuss concepts you’re struggling with or even to just sit and do your LON-CAPA work. Make sure to get all your group members’ contacts! They were always my go-to, even prior group members. You will have a day or two where you didn't take notes beforehand, so you get overwhelmed during class. No worries, just be honest with your groupmates (they will be understanding) and come to the help room while the problem is still fresh in your mind. Talking about it makes all the difference.

Fun fact about me I named my cat Meow Meow, not because I’m not creative but because he talks SO MUCH. It’s also the only name he responds to :) Ask me for pics of him you will make my day.

Help room hours Fridays 11:00am-noon

Major: Mechanical Engineering with a biomedical focus

Future plans: Design prosthetics in Latin America!

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Actively participate in class! It's so much easier to study later and ensure you understand the topic when you actively try to problem solve in a low-risk environment.

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Attend a help room! Once you run through a problem step-by-step, you understand the concept behind it and what approaches to use in the future.

Fun fact about me I have four tattoos.

Help room hours Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm

Major: Applied Engineering Sciences

Future plans: Working for PepsiCo as a packaging engineer

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: do not be afraid of help rooms and use the mock exams!

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Reach out! We are here to help. Attend help rooms, practice!

Fun fact about me: I am certified to do taxes

Help room hours Fridays 1:00pm-2:00pm

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Future plans: Work in the automotive industry

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Make sure you have open communication within your groups and try to include everyone in your group in conversations.

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: The help room is a great tool for homework and reaching out to your group for help is very beneficial.

Fun fact about me I am on the MSU equestrian team.

Help room hours Mondays 4:15pm-5:15pm

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Future plans: Work in the automotive industry.

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes in class. You have your group and LAs to help you out, and it’s easier to learn from your mistakes.

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Talk to your group about topics you are struggling with and come to the help room.

Fun fact about me: I won a Go-Kart championship when I was 9 years old.

Help room hours Mondays 4:15pm-5:15pm

Major: Chemical engineering

Future plans: Most likely something pharmaceutic related

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Make the most of your in-class groups. Take advantage of the in-class work time to ask questions and understand the content with your group members.

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Attend help room and ask questions

Fun fact about me I love swimming and am a member of the swim club here at MSU

Help room hours Piazza Sundays

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 5:15pm-6:15pm

Sections: 4 and 5

Major: PhD in physics

Future plans: Work in a national lab in physics research and learn about how to farm with draft horses in my off time

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Embrace the community,you are the secret sauce that makes this class great. Come visit us in the helproom we are here to help. When you're reading the preclass notes, write down the concepts that you had trouble with and bring it to class to talk about with your peers and ULA.

Fun fact about me I have 4 awesome kids and a husband that love to drive horses and wagons as much as I do and I was in the navy for almost 9 years Help room hours Friday 2:00pm-3:00pm; Monday Discussion forum manager

Email: seppalad@msu.edu

Help Room Fridays 2:00PM-3:00PM and Monday discussion forum manager

Section: 4

Major: PhD in physics

Future plans: Becoming a professor and or making a career out of nuclear physics research

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Write things out and organize your thoughts and information in a way that flows for you. If you haven't tried it much, try writing things in variable form and see the broader relationships between the things present in the expression! If you don't know if an answer makes sense, compare it to something you do know and see if the units work out. Order of magnitude estimates and unit checks are your friend!

What do you recommend doing if you are struggling in class?: Go to office hours or the help room! Either are great options that will save you a lot of head racking all while being a great way to establish connections with your peers and physics faculty. Finding help does not make you a lesser student, but rather shows that you know how to use your time efficiently and utilize the resources available to you to learn. Be patient with yourself. Physics can be hard, and it took hundreds of years for humans to collectively figure this stuff out. You are learning it in a few months.

Fun fact about me: I have lived in 8 states!

Email: graybird@msu.edu

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Help room hours: Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm and Fridays noon-1:00pm; Piazza: Mondays or Saturdays

Email: gueyepau@msu.edu

Section: 3 & 4

Degrees: BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics; MS in Physics Education

Research/Interest Area: Teaching Physics

What excites you about physics: That physics helps me to understand the universe and the world around me. I love learning new things about how physics applies to other areas of interest, particularly from the students in my classes about their areas of interest.

Advice on how to approach P-Cubed: Read the lecture notes and watch the linked videos to prepare you to complete the pre-class homework. Instead of trying to rush through an in-class problem, your focus should be on the process you follow as you work through them. How you work through and connect the concepts is more important than your group finishing the problem. After the first class meeting of each week, get started on the post-class homework – don’t wait until the last minute. While there is an individual-only component to the class (our exams), most of it is group-focused in the case of our in-class problems and projects; or homework where you can collaborate with your fellow students and course staff on your personalized assignments. Use the lecture notes and pre-class homework to prepare you for our in-class problems; the in-class problems help to prepare you for group projects, the post-class homework, and the individual exams; the post-course homework helps to solidify your understanding of the week’s work and better prepare you for the individual exams.

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.

Help room hours: Mondays 2:15pm-4:15pm; Piazza: Saturdays or Mondays

Email: hallstei@msu.edu