Andrew Chen

Teacher's assistant for scientific computation

The responsibility for this position is to grade and give prompt feedback for the Python assignments from students, including plotting graphs, Latex documents, array application, data processing, etc.

Tutor students who come in for their classes at the university tutoring center. The responsibility of this portion include imparting study skills, helping students understand concepts, and helping students get ready for exams. Classes I have tutored: micro, macro, international, managerial economics, general chemistry 1, quantitative analysis, general physics 1, engineering physics, programming with function.

This position was provided by the chemistry department at Brigham Young University for undergraduate chemistry students to gain some research experience. I was a research assistant of Dr. Austin's lab. The research was on high-speed molecular impact using a self-built instrument. Goals achieved and skill learned: 3D printing, spot welding, vacuum pump operation, installing ionizer and quadrupole.

This position is meant to help students have a safe environment in lab, help answer their questions during experiment, and grade their lab work. I was a teaching assistant for general chemistry lab and quantitative analysis lab.