Getting Help¶
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.
For logistical questions (such as extenuating circumstances and DRS accomodations), we ask that you post privately on Ed so the whole staff can respond. For sensitive situations, you can also email Elba directly if you would feel more comfortable.
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, internships, or anything else.
Instructor¶
Elba Garza she/her/hers
Hi all, I’m Elba. I’m an Assistant Teaching Professor here at the Allen School. I earned my B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University and my M.Sc. in the same at Princeton University. I did my PhD studies at Texas A&M University with Daniel Jimenez, where I specialized in computer architectural prediction techniques. Intrigued? Confused? Come ask me about it! I’m originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, but moved to San Antonio, Texas when I was five years old. My hobbies include metal detecting, coin collecting, and sewing. I’m also a huge Formula 1 fan! If you ever need advice on the course, the computer science major, or have anything on your mind, be sure to come by my office hours and we can chat.
Teaching Assistants¶
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Helena Kaikkonen she/her/hers
Hi, I’m Helena! I’m a third-year studying CS. I like making digital art, learning languages, and playing games. I love most of Mitski’s earlier music and my favorite game is Outer Wilds. Looking forward to this quarter! :)
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Trisha Bhatawdekar she/her/hers
Hi everyone! My name is Trisha, and I’m a second-year computer science student. Outside of class, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, paddle boarding in the summer, and skiing in the winter. I’m super excited to TA for CSE 391 and hope you find the course as valuable as I did when I took it!