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.
If you have a general question that other students could potentially benefit from, considering posting on Ed! On Ed, you can also set your questions to private or anonymous as you see appropriate.
We are often available at other times by appointment, and we encourage you to schedule 1:1 appointments whenever you want to talk about concepts, grades, or anything else.
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 Amanda, you can instead email Amanda if that makes you feel more comfortable. Note that the response time for Amanda’s email is longer than posting on the Ed board.
Instructor¶
Amanda Ong she/her
Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m a Masters student in Computer Science. I grew up in Redmond and am a big fan of all the natural scenery in Washington! I’ve TAed 160 six times and am excited to be teaching this quarter! Outside of classes, I enjoy reading fantasy novels, hiking, and attending/vending at local maker fairs! I also recently picked up crocheting and have been working on some stuffed animals. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, book recommendations, or crocheting tips!
Teaching Assistants¶
Lucas Lee
Quiz Section: AC
Hi! My name is Lucas, an incoming senior studying Computer Science here at UW. Prior to transferring to UW, I was a middle school teacher teaching elective programming classes here in Seattle. I was born in Korea but lived most of my life in the Philippines (so now I can speak a lot of languages). Outside of school, I spend my time playing video games, going to the gym and working on iOS development. I’m very excited to meet you all and always feel free to reach out!
Matt Whitehill he/him
I’m a 5th year CSE PhD student in the UW Ubiquitous computing lab. My research is in machine learning for smartphone health sensing. I’m also working on a startup at the Allen Institute for AI.
Sierrah Rose Bessler she/her
Quiz Section: AB
Hi Everyone! I’m a Sophomore majoring in Applied Mathematics specifically studying computational biology. I use Matlab, Python, and R for health research, and I really look forward to being able to introduce you guys to Python. Python is definitely my favorite of the three though, and this is my third quarter TAing for CSE160.
In my free time, I love reading (currently, I’m going through the Priory of the Orange Tree), listening to music, and getting boba. Please come to my office hours or email me if you have any questions or just want to talk!
Sneh Gupta she/her
Quiz Section: AA
Hello! I am Sneh, and I am currently a senior majoring in Computer Science, and Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. I have done research in genome sciences, which is what pushed me into taking more CSE courses and major in CS. I am an international student from India. This is my second quarter TAing CSE 160, and I am very excited to get to know everyone! In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, and watching anime. Please feel free to reach out if you want to chat!
Suhas Kannam he/him
Quiz Section: AA
Hello! I am a Computer Science major and I just finished my first year at UW. I spent most of my life here in Washington (more specifically Redmond). I’m interested in gardening and architecture if that’s something you want to talk about! This is my first quarter TA-ing CSE 160. I look forward to teaching you all!
Zoe Kaputa she/her
Quiz Section: AC
I’m Zoe, and I’m a Master’s student studying Computer Science. I moved to Seattle from the East Coast for my undergrad at UW. Beyond CS, I’m interested in art and design, and I’ve been involved in UW‘s Digital Art & Experimental Media. I’m excited to be helping you all in 160 this quarter!