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 Fitz, you can instead email Fitz if that makes you feel more comfortable. Note that the response time for Fitz’s email is longer than posting on the Ed board.
Instructor¶
Andrew S. Fitz Gibbon he/him
Hi! I typically go by “Fitz” – I’ll respond to that or Andrew, but Fitz is my default. I’ve been an instructor with CSE since 2019, but I’ve been teaching in one capacity or another for a long time before that. I’ve taught CS and programming to students as young as 8, emeritus professors, and everything in between. I’ve taught your typical undergraduate student, incarcerated prisoners, working professionals looking to change careers, software engineers looking to just pick up another skill, and many others. No matter the subject or audience, I fundamentally believe that anyone can learn anything.
Outside of teaching, I work in the software industry. I spent 12 years between Amazon and Google, and recently joined a startup called Temporal Technologies. And, outside of technology, I like to do small home improvement projects, ski, play games, and hang out with my dog and two cats.
Teaching Assistants¶
Annalisa Mueller-Eberstein she/her
Quiz Section: AE
Hello! My name is Annalisa and I am a third-year from Kirkland, WA, majoring in Computer Science and International Studies. In my free time, I enjoy trivia, rollerblading, and Eurovision. CSE 160 is what first got me interested in computer science and I look forward to our time in it together. Wishing y’all a wonderful quarter! :)
Brian Kazuki Liao he/him
Quiz Section: AC
Hi everyone! I am currently a senior studying Business(Information Systems) and CSE. This is my second time TAing CSE 160 and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone! In my free time, I enjoy being active by going on runs and going to the gym, I also really enjoy finding new places to eat around Seattle so let me know if you have any recommendations!
Christopher Ku
Quiz Section: AI
Hello everyone! My name is Christopher but you can just call me Chris. I am a Senior studying Informatics and ACMS. I have a dense passion for the field of Software Engineering, and I am really interested in web3 and blockchain technology. Outside of class you guys can usually find me in the IMA as I like staying active. Recently, I’ve picked up bouldering and I love watching Netflix. Please give me show recommendations! I look forward to being your TA this quarter!
Jason Li he/him
Quiz Section: AI
My name is Jason Li, and I am from China. I am currently a fifth-year master’s student. I do ping pong, skiing, and gaming for fun. Hope you enjoy the quarter!
Ludvig Albert Liljenberg he/him
Quiz Section: AB
Hi there! My name is Ludvig and I am a teaching assistant for CSE 160. I am passionate about helping others learn and grow. I have a strong background in Python and am excited to use my expertise to guide students through the material covered in this course. When I’m not busy with school or work, I love to explore new restaurants and tinker with the latest tech.
Sierrah Rose Bessler she/her
Quiz Section: AH
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: AG
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!
Tyler Phuc Bao Nguyen he/him
Quiz Section: AG
Hi everyone! My name is Tyler. I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and I’m from Vancouver, WA. Some of my interests include playing video games (FPS or JRPG mostly), watching anime (patiently waiting for AOT, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer…), and singing. I’m also trying to get into thrifting. This will be my 4th time teaching CSE 160, and I hope you all enjoy the class! Feel free to reach out to me if you want to talk about anything.
Wen Qiu she/her
Quiz Section: AA
Hello! My name is Wen and I am currently a Master’s student studying Computer Science in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. I was born and raised in Guangzhou, China and moved to the US in 2017.
In my free time, I like playing video games, binge-watching anime, and listening to podcasts. I also enjoy making digital art on video game characters and doing small crocheting projects, so you might find me with hooks and yarn sometimes 🧶. I am also happy to answer any questions on internships and TAing outside of course materials. Feel free to come hang out with me during office hours :)
Xinyan Li she/her
Quiz Section: AA
Hi everyone! My name is Xinyan Li. This is my second year at UW. I am interested in Data Science, and I am also passionate about languages. I have learned four languages and would like to explore more in the future. Outside of school, I love listening to music and hanging out with friends. I am very excited that this is my third quarter as a CSE160 TA! Every time I am a CSE160 TA, it is a meaningful and enjoyable journey for me. I cannot wait to meet you all and look forward to a great quarter!