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 one of the take-home assessments if you are running into difficulties.
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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 get 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 personal sensitive matters that you only want to discuss with Suh Young, you can instead email Suh Young if that makes you feel more comfortable. Note that the response time for Suh Young’s email is longer than posting on the Ed board.
Instructor¶
Office Hours
Suh Young Choi
Hi team! I’m Suh Young (not Suh—common mistake!), and I’m a recent graduate of the UW, where I studied Statistics and Classics (of the Greek and Roman variety). I did most of my growing up in Northeast Arkansas and I’ve been vaguely adulting in Seattle for the past few years.
This class has a special place in my heart, since it was where I got my first start as a TA and an instructor! I’m very excited to be your instructor this quarter. While my primary goal is to help you all get the most out of this course, you can also help me improve by letting me know what’s working for you and what isn’t. I’m always open and ready to hear your feedback!
When I’m not working or schooling, I like reading general/popular science, collecting new editions of my favorite books, and scribbling about in the semblance of drawing. Some people tell me that I devote too many brain cells to classic literature, foreign-language musicals, and trivia-induced rabbit holes. Some people can be impolite. Come down to office hours for questions, chill vibes, and/or impromptu puns.
You can also find time to meet with me individually on my personal calendar
Teaching Assistants¶
Alexis Destefano she/her
Quiz Section: AF
Hey, besties! I’m Alexis, and I’m a junior majoring in statistics! Outside of class, I love going to the gym, reading and listening to music:) Not to stereotype myself, but I’m vegetarian and feel most at home with my hair dyed purple–safe to say I ADORE Seattle’s culture! I am thrilled to be a returning CSE 163 TA, and I look forward to a wonderful winter with you all!
Anaya Pandit
Quiz Section: AH
Hi! I’m Anaya, and I’m currently doing a BS/MS in computer science. This is my second quarter as a 163 TA and I’m eager to learn alongside you! I enjoy working with computer science on applications related to health, neural data, education, and voting! Outside work I love nature walks, sci-fi TV shows, coffee (although I’m mostly ditching that for tea), and hanging out with friends.
Arona Cho she/her
Quiz Section: AC
Hi there! I’m a senior majoring in Informatics and minoring in data science. I’ve been listening to a lot of bossa nova and have been enjoying a lot of late 20th century comedies. I’m looking forward to working with you all!
Asmi Sathaye she/her
Quiz Section: AD
Hi all! I’m Asmi, and I’m a senior doing a double degree in Informatics and Political Economy. When I’m not working, you can find me on a run, playing NYT game archives (especially Strands or the Crossword), or trying out new restaurants. This will be my sixth quarter as a TA for CSE 163, and I’m super excited to work with you all!
Eman Sherif she/her
Quiz Section: AC
Hi! I’m Eman, a PhD student studying computer science. My research interests include equitable computer science education. I love to spend time outside going on walks and exploring the city. This is my first quarter TAing CSE 163 and I am excited to meet all of you!
Laura Pong she/her
Quiz Section: AE
Hi all! I’m Laura, a senior majoring in Atmospheric Science, and I am very excited to be a returning TA. Outside of school I love to bake bread, walk around Green Lake, and knit (especially socks!). I’m so excited to meet you all, and feel free to come up and chat if you have any questions on the class!
Patrick Yu
Quiz Section: AG
Hi all! I’m Patrick, a graduate student at the Allen School. This is my third quarter TA‘ing and first quarter TA‘ing CSE 163. Outside of CS I’m interested in running and hiking. I’m excited to work with you all this quarter!
Thrisha Ramesh she/her
Quiz Section: AF, AG
Hi! My name is Thrisha and I’m a masters student in CSE. I’ve been a TA for CSE 163 since my sophomore year and I’m really excited to be returning as a grad TA after having studied abroad at ETH Zurich in Switzerland for the past year! Outside of school, I’m interested in pottery, hiking, and traveling. I’m looking forward to working with all of you this quarter!