SI PASS Schedule

Session Times

About Shakib Ejardar–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

3:00 to 3:55 p.m.

FA 010A

Thursdays

11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

FA 010A

Hello! My name is Shakib Ejardar, and I am a Freshman Biology major on the pre-med track. I know BIOL 141 is a crucial course, and I am here to support you in mastering the material! SI pass sessions will offer you a chance to review and strengthen your understanding of the course content by working together with your classmates. I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

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About Caylie Franz–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

6:00 – 6:55 p.m.

FA 010

Fridays

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

FA 010A

Hello everyone! My name is Caylie Franz and I am a junior majoring in biology on a pre-pharmacy track. Being a biology major I understand how crucial the information taught in BIOL 141 is for continual success for college and beyond. During SI PASS sessions I will help to reinforce the content being covered in class through group collaboration and of course fun! I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

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About Allison Kende–Your SI PASS Leader

Wednesdays

11:00 to 11:55 a.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

12:00 to 12:55 p.m.

FA 010A

Hello! My name is Allison Kende and I’m a senior Biology major and Spanish minor. While BIOL 142 is a fascinating class packed with information vital to building your foundational Biology knowledge, it can be daunting to navigate how to study and fully grasp many crucial concepts. As your SI PASS leader, I’m here to help you gain more confidence in your comprehension of course content and study strategies. I’m looking forward to seeing you at my sessions!

Session Times

About YanYu Arias–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

ITE 229

 Hello everyone! My name is Yanyu Arias. I am a junior majoring in Chemical Engineering. BIOL 302 Genetics can be a challenging course because it covers various areas of biology. As a Biotechnology track student, I understand that the concepts taught in this class will be essential for your future career. As your SI pass leader, I am here to support your success by helping you understand the material and develop critical thinking skills. I am looking forward to working with you and seeing you in our sessions!

Session Times

About Zuhdi Abujayyab–Your SI PASS Leader

Wednesdays

4:00 – 4:55 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

ITE 229

 Hello everyone! My name is Zuhdi Abujayyab and I am a senior Biology and Psychology major on the pre-med track. As a Biology major, I know that the concepts and curriculum from BIOL 303 will apply to many different aspects of a person’s academic career and are very important to understand. I am here to help. As your SI PASS leader, I am here to help grow your understanding of the course and help you achieve academic success in this class. I hope to see you at my sessions.

Session Times

About Favour Nwogu–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

FA 010

Thursdays

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Hi, everyone! My name is Favour Nwogu, and I am a sophomore biology major on the pre-med track. In CHEM 101, we may come across some difficult concepts. Our CHEM 101 SI Pass sessions will provide you with a chance to practice and discuss content with your peers. Overall, I believe that these sessions can help deepen your understanding and boost your performance in class. I’m excited to get to work with you all!

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About Susanna Kondetti–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

ILSB 116A

Fridays

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

ILSB 116B

Hello, all ! My name is Susanna Kondetti and i am a Freshmen Biology major on Pre-med track. I understand that Chem 101 can be a challenging course, but I’m here to help you navigate it successfully! As your SI PASS leader, I’m excited to create an interactive and supportive environment where you can enhance your understanding of chemistry concepts, work together with your peers and help you feel confident in chemistry. Join my sessions to work through problems together and succeed in Chem 101. Can’t wait to see you there!

Session Times

About Carly Shearer–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

ILSB 101

Hello! My name is Carly Shearer, and I am a second-year computer science major; gender, women’s, and sexuality studies minor; and a member of the Center for Women in Technology. As your SI PASS leader, I hope to introduce you to new study techniques, connect you with your classmates, and prove to you that chemistry and math aren’t as scary as you might think. I’m excited to see you at my sessions!

Session Times

About Noreen Baroya–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

MEYR 030

Thursdays

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

BIOL 120

Hi! My name is Noreen Baroya and I am a junior Neuroscience major on the pre-health track! CHEM 351, or commonly known as “orgo”, can seem like a daunting course, but I am here to help you succeed! As the SI Pass Leader for CHEM 351, I hope to help you understand organic chemistry and learn to love it! I hope to see you at my sessions!

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About Aliyyah Roberson–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

11:00 – 11:55 a.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

SOND 409

Hello! My name is Aliyyah Roberson and I am a junior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major on the pre-PhD pathway. Organic chemistry has a reputation for being a difficult subject, but I am here to help you learn and succeed this semester! SI PASS sessions can help deepen your understanding of the content by allowing you to interact and problem-solve with your peers. I hope to see you at my sessions!

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About Shriya Menon–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

online via BB Collaborate

Thursdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

SHER 354

Hi everyone! I’m Shriya Menon, a junior majoring in Financial Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurship and a Management Accounting certification. This is my 4th semester as an SI PASS leader for ECON 121, and I’m excited to help you succeed in this course. ECON 121 can be challenging, but with SI PASS, we’ll make it both and manageable together. I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

Session Times

About Junior Gnassingbe–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

FA 014

Thursdays

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

MP 105

Hello everyone! My name is Junior Gnassingbe, and I’m an Information Systems BS major. Since MATH 155 is a required course and the pre-requisite to that is MATH 106, I find it very important to know the concepts within MATH 106 in order to succeed in MATH 155. I want to create a safe environment to put in extra time for math and I hope to see you in my sessions!

Session Times

About Ronald Lucas–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

ITE 237

Greetings everyone! My name is Ronald Lucas. After my time in the military, I decided to start a new career. I am a sophomore computer engineering major. Since the 5th Grade in elementary, Math has always been my favorite subject. The material covered in MATH 106 is very important for you to move on to a higher-level math course. I hope to make MATH 106 a comfortable time for you during this semester. As your SI PASS Leader, I can bring my learned experiences and apply it to our sessions. With skills and dedication, we got this!

Session Times

About Vaughn Lopez–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Thursdays

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

ITE 241

Hello! My name is Vaughn Lopez and I am a junior Computer Science Major. I understand the importance of Math 150’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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About Gaurav Pokharel–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Wednesdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

SOND 208

Hi everyone! My name is Gaurav Pokharel, I am a freshman pre-computer science major. I understand that whether you’re taking MATH 150 (Pre-Calculus) as a foundational course for higher level courses like Calculus, or simply as a Gen-Ed requirement, it can be confusing at times. As a fellow student myself who took the same course last semester, I am here to help you achieve your goals with MATH 150, whether it be passing or getting an A. Let’s explore the foundational concept of Calculus together, and have a fun time while doing it. I hope to see you at my sessions!

Session Times

About Robert Tapbergenov–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

4:00 to 4:55 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

SOND 203

Hello everybody. My name is Robert Tapbergenov and I am a sophomore Biology major, GES minor. 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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About Gus Ross–Your SI PASS Leader

Wednesdays

5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

SOND 113

Hello! My name is Gus Ross, and I am a sophomore Chemical Engineer majoring in the environmental track. Math 151 is a vital introductory course for all future math, computer science, and engineering courses, and I am here to help you succeed! SI PASS sessions will help you understand the content of the course by interacting and problem-solving with your peers. I know it was also highly beneficial to me in Math 151 last year, so I can not recommend it enough. I hope to see you at my sessions!

Session Times

About Preetham Reddy Garlapati–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

SHER 354

Thursday

3:00 – 3:55 p.m.

FA 010A

Hello!! My name is Preetham Reddy Garlapati and I am a sophomore majoring in computer science. I am one of the SI PASS leaders for Math 151 this semester. I know this class has some difficulties but no worries me and my team are here to help you guys to excel in this course. I hope to see you at my sessions!

Session Times

About John Bui–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

FA 010

Thursdays

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

MP 010

Howdy! I’m John Bui, a junior double majoring in Mathematics and Statistics with a minor in Computer Science. With my background in these math-intensive fields, I understand how crucial it is to grasp the core concepts in courses like MATH 151, especially for STEM students. As your SI PASS leader, I’m here to help you not only achieve academic success in MATH 151 and beyond but also discover the joy of problem-solving.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner playing video games (currently hooked on Teamfight Tactics) and watching horror movies—so feel free to chat with me about it! I look forward to seeing y’all at my sessions—let’s make learning fun together!

Session Times

About Yemima Lorenso–Your SI PASS Leader

Wednesdays

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SOND 203

Fridays

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

SOND 105

Hello! My name is Yemima Lorenso and I am a junior Mechanical Engineering Major. 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!

Session Times

About Jonathan Wu–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Thursdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Hello! My name is Jonathan Wu; I’m a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering and took MATH152 last fall so I understand the challenges it presents. SI PASS is an invaluable resource to help curb the difficulty and I encourage you to take advantage of it. As your SI PASS leader, I aim to create an informal yet productive environment to help you deepen your understanding of the course material. I hope my sessions help support your academic goals, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Session Times

About Regina Damachi–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

SHER 354

Wednesdays

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

ILSB 237

Hello! My name is Regina Damachi. I’m a junior financial economics and political science major. As an SI PASS leader, I am here to help you succeed in MATH 155. I hope you learn skills that you will find useful in the course and beyond. SI PASS sessions are free and open to all. See you there!

Session Times

About Maria Mugweh–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

SOND 203

Thursdays

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

BIOL 120

Hello everyone! My name is Maria Mugweh and I am a junior who majors in psychology on the pre-med track. As someone who plans to enter the medical field, I’m aware of the commitment of developing good study strategy skills and applying concepts learned from Math 155 into the real-world. I am invested in creating an atmosphere where you can implement concepts learned in class in the study sessions. I hope that joining the SI PASS sessions may alleviate any preconceived stress you may have prior to starting your semester and onwards. I can’t wait to meet you all!

Session Times

About Hallel Dereb–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

FA 015

Thursdays

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

SOND 107

Hello PHYS 121 students! My name is Hallel Dereb, and I’m a junior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Law and Justice. SI PASS sessions are a fantastic resource to help you succeed in this course. As your SI PASS leader, I’m excited to create a welcoming environment where you can deepen your understanding and succeed in PHYS 121. I can’t wait to see you at my sessions!

Session Times

About Juan Carlos Marroquin Lemus–Your SI PASS Leader

Tuesdays

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

SOND 110

Fridays

11:00 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.

ITE 227

Hello PHYS 122 students! My name is Juan Carlos Marroquin Lemus, and I’m am here to help you. SI PASS sessions are a fantastic resource to help you succeed in this course. As your SI PASS leader, I’m excited to create a welcoming environment where you can deepen your understanding and succeed in PHYS 122. I can’t wait to see you at my sessions!

Session Times

About Shiri Cohen–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

online via BB Collaborate

Wednesdays

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

online via BB Collaborate

Hola a todos!

My name is Shiri Cohen and I am a senior. My major is visual arts, and my concentration is in animation. I also have a minor in Spanish. In my experience as a Spanish minor, I’ve discovered how important it is to maintain an understanding of the content learned in intermediate courses like SPAN201 throughout my studies. By reviewing the materials learned in class, SI PASS sessions allow you to understand the content of the course better. I hope to see you at my sessions! Nos vemos 🙂

Session Times

About Laura Mikewicz–Your SI PASS Leader

Mondays

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

FA 010A

Fridays

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

FA 010

Hello! I’m Laura Mikewicz and I’ve returned to undergrad to complete the coursework required to apply to physician assistant programs (so I guess I’m a super senior!). My whole life, I always felt like I was terrible with numbers until I learned how to study the right way. I want to share some of my study tips with other people who feel like numbers aren’t their specialty. As your SI PASS leader, we can work together to make STAT 121 feel manageable and, dare I say it, fun!