Instructors

Instructor: Nicole (Nicky) Wakim, PhD

Pronouns: she/her/hers

You are welcome to address me as Nicky (pronounced “nik-EE”), Dr. Wakim (pronounced “wah-KEEM”), Dr. W, Dr. Nicky, Professor, Professor Wakim, or any combination of the prior.

Best method to contact: Office hours or Slack for general course questions or E-mail/Calendly appointments for private communication.

Brief professor statement: As a professor, my main goal is to instill a growth mindset into my students. Growth mindset means we are NOT stuck in our abilities or knowledge, and that we all can and will grow! This course aims to be as transparent as possible. I want you to understand my motivation for assessments, questions, and lessons. I also want those assessments to be clear, so please ask for clarification whenever needed.

Office Hours

  • Mondays 3-4pm in VPT 515

Teaching Assistants

Liv Ainsworth and Miyuki Sun will serve as our TAs for the quarter!! They will have the following office hours and will help answer questions on Slack.

Liv Ainsworth

Link to Webex!!

  • Wednesdays 12-1pm

Miyuki Sun

  • Wednesdays 3-4pm in VPT 515