SI PASS Schedule

Spring 2026

Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester!
Appointments through the Writing Center will be available between Monday, February 9th, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Wishing you a successful semester, and we look forward to seeing you!

Thank you!


Zara is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Monday 12 – 12:50 p.m. FA 010
Thursday 12 – 12:50 p.m. FA 010

About Zara Majumder – Your SI PASS Leader 

Hey guys! I’m Zara Majumder and I’m a 2nd year bio major on a pre-dental track. Biology is my favorite subject! While that might not be the case for everyone, I hope to help you all feel like BIOL 141 experts. SI PASS involves following the course content in weekly collaborative review sessions. My sessions will tackle tough topics and help strengthen your knowledge of the course. I can’t wait to see you all there!

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Wednesday 2 – 2:50 p.m. FA 010A
Friday Noon – 12:50 p.m. FA 010A

About Ramma Al-Khaled – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello everyone! My name is Ramma Al-Khaled and I am a junior biology major on the pre-med track. BIOL 302 is a foundational course, and mastering its concepts is crucial for success in future biology classes. As your SI PASS leader, I am here to support your learning and help you succeed in this course. I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

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Tuesday 1 – 1:50 p.m. FA 010
Friday Noon – 12:50 p.m. FA 010

About Favour Nwogu – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello! My name is Favour Nwogu, and I am a junior biology major and music minor. BIOL 303 is an intensive course that covers fundamental concepts in biomedical sciences. Our BIOL 303 SI PASS sessions will provide an opportunity to participate in guided practice that will help strengthen understanding. I hope to see you all there!

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Tuesday Noon – 12:50 p.m. FA 010
Thursday 2 – 2:50 p.m. FA 010

About Sarah Moore – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello there! My name is Sarah Moore and I’m excited to be an SI PASS Leader once again!! I am currently a sophomore and majoring in Emergency and Disaster Health Systems. I know how fundamental CHEM 101 is for most students. My goal as your SI PASS leader is to make sure everyone receives the guidance they need to succeed. I’d love to see you at my sessions!

Shayan is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, he is smilingSession Schedule
Tuesday Noon – 12:50 p.m. FA 010A
Friday 2 – 2:50 FA 010
About Shayan Danehpash – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello, my name is Shayan Danehpash, and I am a sophomore Biochemistry student. Chemistry is hard, which is why understanding the fundamental topics taught in CHEM 102 thoroughly from the beginning is key. As your SI PASS leader for CHEM 102, I understand the difficulties you may face when tackling the course, and that’s why I am here to support you in mastering the material through interactive problem-solving and collaboration. I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

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Monday 11 – 11:50 a.m. FA 010A
Wednesday 11 – 11:50 a.m. FA 010A

About Eunice Sung – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello Hello! My name is Eunice Sung, and I am a senior biochem major. I understand that organic chemistry can be overwhelming and scary. However, my goal is to help you guys organize and digest the material in the simplest way possible to help everyone succeed. This class will teach you core concepts that you will use not only in your career but daily life. I hope to see you in my sessions!

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Monday 12 – 12:50 p.m. FA 010A
Thursday 11 – 11:50 a.m. FA 010

About Ankit Patel – Your SI PASS Leader

Hi! My name is Ankit Patel. As your SI PASS leader, I am here to support your learning and help you succeed in this course. I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

Genevieve is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Monday 3 – 3:50 p.m. FA 010A
Friday 3 – 3:50 p.m. FA 010A
About Genevieve Okoro – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Genevieve Okoro, I am a sophomore majoring in Biological Science under the pre-med track and minoring in Public Health. Coming from someone that loves math, there are times that it can be a little bit of a struggle but I am here to help with that as my SI pass sessions will further your understanding and clear confusions. With a warm welcome, I hope to see you at my sessions!

 

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Tuesday 2 – 2:50 p.m. FA 010A
Thursday 1 – 1:50 p.m. FA 010A
About Samantha Bennett – Your SI PASS Leader
Hi! My name is Samantha Bennett, I am a sophomore Biology major on the pre-med track. I’m very excited to help make your learning experience in MATH 106 as smooth as possible as your SI PASS Leader. As someone who was scared to take math classes in college I understand how one may be intimidated. However, through peer learning, interactive problem solving, and a welcoming environment, I hope to make learning enjoyable! I hope to see you at my sessions.

 

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Tuesday 1 – 1:50 p.m. FA 010A
Thursday 4 – 4:50 p.m. FA 010A
About Vaughn Lopez – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Vaughn Lopez and I am a senior Computer Science major. I understand the importance of Math 106’s content as it is a foundation for future math classes and I am here to help you succeed in this course. SI Pass sessions will help you to have a better understanding of the course through collaboration and interacting with your peers. I hope to see you at my sessions!


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Tuesday 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. FA 010
Thursday 1 – 1:50 p.m. FA 010
About Mensima Dadson – Your SI PASS Leader
Hey all! My name is Mensima Dadson and I am a sophomore Computer Science major and Psychology minor. Understanding MATH150 is important since it is a prerequisite to most future courses and can sometimes be a bit confusing. As a student who took the course previously, I too struggled to understand certain topics, but going to SI PASS sessions and learning from my peers really boosted my retention, problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. As your SI PASS leader, I aim to help you cultivate effective study strategies that help you succeed in this class, even if you just need to pass the class and to help make your learning experience more enjoyable! I hope to see you at my sessions!
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Monday 5 – 5:50 p.m. FA 010
Wednesday 3 0 3:50 p.m. FA 010
About Robert Tapbergenov – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everybody, I’m Robert and I am a junior Biology B.S. and GES major. Understanding MATH 150 is crucial, whether you take it as a pre-requisite or as a final math course. SI PASS is there to help you achieve this, by providing welcoming study sessions every week. I will be your SI PASS leader throughout the semester. Hope to see you at my sessions!

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Monday 3 – 3:50 p.m. ILSB 101
Friday 3 – 3:50 p.m. FA 010
About Gus Ross – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everyone! My name is Gus Ross, and I am a junior currently studying chemical engineering. When I am not busy studying, I enjoy spending my free time exploring outside or playing games with friends. As an SI PASS leader, I aim to help students gain confidence in one of the most fundamental yet difficult math classes of their academic career. I too once struggled in MATH 151, and when I went to SI PASS, I felt that being able to practice math with my peers helped me learn better than inside the lecture hall. I hope to see you all there in my sessions, so I can help you practice to improve your math skills! No better way to learn math than to do more math 🙂
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Tuesday 11 – 11:50 a.m. FA 010A
Friday 2 – 2:50 p.m. FA 010
About Sami Choudhury – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello, my name is Sami Choudhury, and I’m a sophomore biology major on the predental track. I took math151 in my first semester of university and as a senior in high school, so I have lots of expertise to ensure I can help you to the best of my abilities. I hope to see everyone in my sessions, so that everyone can achieve their goals!

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Monday 4 – 4:50 p.m. FA 010
Thursday 4 – 4:50 p.m. FA 010
About Yemima Lorenso – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Yemima Lorenso and I am a senior Mechanical Engineering Major with a minor in Math! As an engineering major I understand how vital it is to do well in MATH 152 as it is a critical fundamental course for a lot of majors. I know this course can be pretty challenging, but I hope to be able to help you succeed by creating an environment where you can work with your peers to deepen your understanding of course materials! I’m so excited to work with you all and hope to see you at my sessions!
A three quarter portrait of a young man smiling.Session Schedule
Tuesday 6 – 6:50 p.m. FA 010
Thursday 5 – 5:50 p.m. FA 010
About Maddy Reno – Your SI PASS Leader
Hey Guys, my name is Maddy Reno and I’m a Sophomore Chemical Engineering major. I love doing math and spending time outside with my animals. I know that MATH 152 can be stressful and tedious at times and understand that some of you might not enjoy it as much as I do. But that is why I am here! To help lower your stress and understand the material. Trust me, even I sometimes struggled when I took this class, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. I hope to see you all soon!

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Wednesday 4 – 4:50 p.m. FA 010A
Friday 4 – 4:50 p.m. FA 010A
About Adila Ahamed – Your SI PASS Leader
Hi! My name is Adila Ahamed, and I am a sophomore majoring in Financial Economics. I know Math 155 might seem overwhelming at times, but I am here to help you take all the right steps towards success. As your SI PASS leader, I am excited to hold sessions to assist your understanding of the material learned in lecture in an interactive way. I hope to see you there!

 

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Monday 1 – 1:50 p.m. FA 010A
Thursday 3 – 3:50 p.m. FA 010
About Ebun Subair – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Ebun Subair, and I’m a freshman Information Systems major. Whether calculus is completely new to you or just feels a little intimidating, I’m here to help you understand the material and connect both the math and business sides of applied calculus. In my SI PASS sessions, we’ll work through problems together, build confidence, and make sure you feel prepared for MATH 155. I hope to see you at my sessions!

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Monday 5 – 5:50 p.m. FA 010A
Wednesday 6 – 6:50 p.m. FA 010
About Dominick Mendez – Your SI PASS Leader
Hey, y’all! My name is Dominick Mendez, and I am a Chemistry major with a Physics minor. Trust me, physics isn’t just for the Physics majors. PHYS 121 and the fundamental units you learn in the class are the baseline connectors for almost all STEM tracks. I hope to make these important units more manageable for you all and to help you prepare for success not only in this early stage, but the stages after too. I intend my SI PASS sessions to be open, welcoming, and informative by giving enjoyable ways to learn problem-solving and critical thinking. I hope to see you there!
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Tuesday 4 – 4:50 pm FA 010
Thursday 12 – 12:50 p.m. FA 010A
About David Granados Martinez – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everyone!!! My name is David Granados Martinez, and I am a Biochemistry and Psychology double major on a pre-med track. As a STEM student, I know the importance of setting up a good understanding of physics which is why I am excited to be your SI PASS Leader for PHYS 121. I look forward to working with you to strengthen your problem solving skills throughout the semester. I hope to see you at my session!