Instructor¶
Adrian Salguero he/him
Hi, I’m Adrian! I’m an Assistant Teaching Professor here at the Allen School. I’m so excited to have you all in CSE 122! I’m originally from Los Angeles and have spent most of my life in California. I earned a B.S. in Computer Science from UC Santa Cruz and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC San Diego. I did my PhD studies with Leo Porter and Bill Griswold, where I specialized in computer science education research, specifically in factors impacting student success in intro computer science courses. In my free time I enjoy running, weightlifting, baseball, comics, and playing video games (recently completed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33). Feel free to stop by my office hours if you have any questions regarding the course, computer science in general, or just want to chat!
Teaching Assistants¶
Colin Lim he/him/his
Hi everyone! I’m Colin and I’m a fourth year studying CS. In my free time I like playing games, cooking, hiking, and visiting cat cafes! If you have any pet pictures you wanna share please don’t hesitate to hunt me down and show them to me - I’ll greatly appreciate them :)). Looking forward to meeting you all!
Connor Sun he/him/his
Quiz Section: AD
Hi there! I’m Connor and I’m a 3rd year CS and Linguistics student from Bellevue, WA. This is my sixth quarter as a 12x TA and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone! In my free time, I enjoy developing and playing video games, cooking for myself and family, doing the NYT Connections, and scrolling Google Maps aimlessly. If you have any questions about anything CS-related or ever just want to talk, please reach out to me! I’m always available for a few minutes after class 🙂
Dalton Brockett he/him/his
Quiz Section: AC
Hi, everyone! My name’s Dalton and I’m a Senior studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. I’m thrilled to be a TA for CSE 122 this quarter! My main technical interests are in XR, HCI, and computer graphics. Outside of class, I enjoy music, disc golf, and learning new niche hobbies with friends. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need support with the course , I’m here to help :)!
Diya Yaga she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AL
Hi, I’m Diya! I’m a third-year majoring in Computer Science, and this will be my fifth quarter TAing for 122. In my free time I love reading, crocheting, and cooking+baking! Looking forward to meeting all of you :)
Hanna Pan she/her/hers
hi everyone!! i’m hanna, a third year majoring in Informatics + ACMS and minoring in Business. i love shopping, playing and watching sports, traveling, reading, and listening to music. i’m excited to meet you all :)))
Ivy Wang
Hello everyone! My name is Ivy and I’m a 3rd-year student majoring in CS and minoring in mathematics & statistics. Outside of school and work, I’m probably haunting the IMA dance studios, messing around on Krita, or petting my cats (either in real life or in Stardew Valley). My inbox is open anytime if you want to chat or see cat photos :)
Mahima Uliyar she/her/hers
Quiz Section: BD
Hi! My name is Mahima Uliyar, and I am a senior majoring in CS and minoring in Business Administration. Somethings I like to do in my free time include reading, making new playlists, cafe hopping, and hanging out with friends. Excited to meet you all!
Nicole Ham she/her/hers
Helloo everyone!! My name is Nicole and I’m a junior double majoring in ACMS and Informatics. I’m a foodie, I love to go out to eat anything and everything (my wallet is crying, but my stomach is not >:D). I also like to game, run, boulder, and stare at pictures of my pet cat who’s back in California. Feel free to reach out to me to share pictures of your pets, give restaurant recommendations, or chat! Looking to meeting you all!
Sushma Shankar she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AN
Hi, I’m Sushma! I’m a senior studying Human Centered Design and Engineering and I am so excited to be your TA this quarter! Outside of school, I love cooking, pilates, Indian music, the Seahawks, and spending time with friends. Feel free to ask me about my thoughts on the Stranger Things finale, my favorite coffee shops in Seattle, or my love for NYT Pips. Looking forward to seeing you in section!
Ava Doan she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AM
Hi everyone! My name is Ava and I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. In my free time I love exploring different parts of Seattle/Washington(feel free to give me reccs!) and going to concerts(I love all music, so more reccs too!). Besides that, I like to climb and play tennis and am always down to talk about sports! I’m looking forward to meeting and working with everyone this quarter :D
Blake Perti he/him/his
Quiz Section: BN
Hi everyone! My name is Blake and I’m a sophomore majoring in Informatics. Outside of class I enjoy listening to music, playing video games, and going fishing! Looking forward to seeing you in section!
Blake Robinson he/him/his
Quiz Section: AG
Hi everyone! My name is Blake and I’m a second year CS student. When I’m not studying I’m often out on a hike or playing my guitar. I can’t wait to get to know you all and I’m super excited to be one of your TA‘s this year!
Cady Xia she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AD
Hi everyone, I’m Cady! I’m a junior studying CS and this is my fifth quarter as a TA :> I love to read, bake questionable things (gochujang cookies and chocolate mayo cake anyone?), and practice with UW‘s Husky Taekwondo team. I’m super excited to work with you all this quarter!!
Caleb Hu he/him/his
Quiz Section: AI/BA
Hey everyone! My name’s Caleb, and I’m a second year studying Computer Science. This will be my first quarter TAing 122, and I’m super excited to meet you guys! Outside of school, I’m a big fan of food, the Seahawks, drums, and hiking. I’ve also recently gotten into F1 (Drive to Survive) and Peaky Blinders. Please feel free to reach out - I’d love to chat!
Cole Randall he/him/his
Quiz Section: BO
Hey everyone! My name is Cole and I am a second year studying ECE here at UW. In my free time, I love to backpack, hike, and fish. Besides that, I also love the NYT Games and hanging out with my dog. I am looking forward to a fun quarter!
Dani Ballesteros he/him/his
Quiz Section: AA
Hey everyone! I’m Dani and I’m a second year studying Computer Science. Outside of school, I love climbing, playing video games, making music, and baking. I also love watching movies, binging shows, and reading books of all varieties, so send me some recommendations and we can talk about them!
David An he/him/his
Quiz Section: BH
Hi, everyone! I’m David, and I’m a first year studying Computer Science. This is my first quarter TAing, and I’m super excited to see you all in section. In my free time, I like playing tennis and exploring food spots in the area.
Medha Mittal she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AP
Hi everyone! My name is Medha and I’m a sophomore majoring in computer science. This is my third quarter as a 122 TA and I’m excited to meet you all! In my free time, I love traveling, exploring new food places, playing the guitar, and binge watching law/crime shows. Feel free to reach out with any questions or just to chat throughout the quarter! :)
Neal Wang he/him/his
Quiz Section: AJ
Neal is a programming enthusiast who enjoys digital art, violin, and rock climbing.
Neha Kadiam she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AO
Hi everyone, I’m Neha! I’m a second-year studying CS and I am super excited to be a 122 TA! Outside of school I love to run, watch movies, read, and spend time with my dog. Excited to meet everyone!
Nicolae Ungur he/him/his
Quiz Section: AF
Hey, my name is Nicolae, I’m a second year CS major. I love music, working out, and programming of course. I look forward to meeting everyone!
Rio Shintani he/him/his
Quiz Section: AH
Hey everyone, my name is Rio and I’m a sophomore studying Informatics. I enjoy really like food. Pho is really good but I’m always down for sushi as well. Excited to get to meet everyone!
Rohan Boinpally he/him/his
Quiz Section: BG
Hey guys, I’m Rohan Boinpally! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science and I am super excited to be a TA this quarter! In my free time, I like to play basketball and watch TV. I’m happy to answer any questions about CSE122 or anything else :).
Saachi Dhamija she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AK
Hey, I’m Saachi! I’m a junior in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and this is my second time being a TA for 122. I really enjoy photography, going to concerts, eating oysters (🦪), and walking all over Seattle (shoutout to the Lake Union Loop). I’m currently obsessed with LEISURE’s music and looove Christopher Nolan movies. Excited to meet all of you soon!! :)
Shreya Kasireddy she/her/hers
Quiz Section: BF
Hi, I’m Shreya! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science and this will be my 2nd quarter TAing! Outside of school, I love ceramics, traveling, and baking. I’m super excited to meet you all! :)
Shreyank Gupta
Quiz Section: BB
Hi, I’m Shreyank, a sophomore looking to study informatics/CS at UW. Some of my hobbies include art, hitting the gym, running, and badminton! I’m looking forward to meeting all of you this quarter :).
Sthiti Patnaik she/her/hers
Quiz Section: BC
Hi, I’m Sthiti! I’m a senior majoring in CS. I love playing and watching racket sports (especially tennis), traveling, trying new coffee spots and eating! Excited to meet you all :)
Suyash Pandit he/him/his
Quiz Section: BE
Hello! I’m Suyash, and I’m a junior double majoring in CS and math. This is my second quarter as a TA, but my first in 122. In my free time, I enjoy travelling (just went to Egypt!), hiking, chess, poker, and following politics. Looking forward to another great quarter!
TJ Wada he/him/his
Quiz Section: AF
Helloo. My name is TJ Wada and I am a second year international student studying Computer Science and Economics. I am half-Japanese half-Korean and outside of school I play tennis and basketball. Let’s have a great quarter!!
Wesley Li he/him/his
Quiz Section: AB
Hey guys I’m Wesley and I am a second-year CS major at UW. I’m from Vancouver, WA (commonly confused with the slightly larger one in BC). I am an aspiring geography nerd so you may catch me playing Geoguessr in my free time. I’m also a part-time fantasy football manager with a ring under my belt so I’m always down to talk ball. I can’t wait to meet everyone, so feel free to reach out anytime!
Yang Wu he/him/his
Quiz Section: AE
Hey guys! My name is Yang (pronounced young), I’m from Vancouver, WA, and this is my fourth quarter as a CSE 122 TA! Here’s a few random things about me: I can speak Chinese (pretty well) and Shanghainese (kinda?). I’m really into 3D printing and would be happy to make things for you guys! Feel free to email me, I’m excited to talk with you all!
Getting Help¶
Having questions or getting stuck on something is entirely expected in the learning process. If you find something challenging with your studies, that is a sign you are learning! Learning is not something that you need to do alone though! In fact, connecting with your peers or asking a member of the course staff for help can add extreme depth to your knowledge.
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Synchronous Help (Office Hours): One place to go to get help is our Office Hours hosted throughout the week. TAs staff office hours for many hours a day to provide you the help you need when you need it! This is a great place to go if you want to review a particular course concept, work on a practice problem with the help of a TA or your peers, or get help on a Creative Project or Programming Assignment if you are running into difficulties.
Tip
A common misconception is that you can only go to office hours with specific homework questions. That is not true! If you have any questions about course concepts (e.g., from class that day), you are super encouraged to go work on that concept with a member of the course staff at office hours! Getting help with a concept earlier, when you first are feeling unsure, is much better than saving it until you need it on the homework.
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Asynchronous Help (Ed Discussion): With a class of our size, directly emailing a member of the course staff is not always recommended. There are many of you and only few of us, so if you email one person directly we can’t make a guarantee how quickly we can respond! To alleviate this one-on-one communication of email, we have a course discussion board that will be a much more lively place for discussion and a way to make sure you can are helped more quickly. The message board is set up so that all of the course staff can help you, which will make it more likely for you to receive a quicker response!
Ed Tips
- If you are asking a general question about the course logistics or content, you can make a public post. This way other students can benefit from seeing your question, and you can even answer each other’s questions to share your perspectives!
- If you want, you can choose to post anonymously so that other students in the course can’t see your name. Note that anonymous posting does not hide your identity from the course staff.
- You’re encouraged to answer each other’s questions as well! Explaining a topic to someone else (even on a discussion board) is a great way to help you better understand the material. The course staff will still look over student answers and can nicely point out some misconception if there is one so that everyone benefits.
- If you have a question that’s pretty specific to your homework solution, or, is about some personal details that you would not want to share with the class (e.g., DRS accommodations), you can make a private post on Ed that is only visible to the course staff. This way, any member of the staff can respond to get you the help you need!
- For sensitive matters that you only want to discuss with Adrian, you can instead email Adrian if that makes you feel more comfortable or schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with them. Note that the response time for the instructors’ email is longer than posting on the Ed board.