Spring 2025
Faculty Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Session Times
About Shakib Ejardar–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
3 – 3:55 p.m.
FA 306
Thursdays
11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p.m.
BIOL 120
Hello! My name is Shakib Ejardar, and I am a Biochemistry major. 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!
Session Times
About Caylie Franz–Your SI PASS Leader
Tuesdays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Fridays
11 – 11:55 a.m.
BIOL 120
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!
Faculty: Dr’s Omland & Mendelson, Department of Biological Sciences
Session Times
About Allison Kende–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Thursdays
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
ILSB 116A
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!
Faculty: Dr. Lin & Dr. Sutton and, Department of Biological Sciences
Session Times
About Shira Mencer–Your SI PASS Leader
Tuesdays
2 – 3 p.m.
FA 010A
Fridays
11 – 11:55 a.m.
FA 010A
My name is Shira Mencer and I’m a senior Biology major interested in a career in medicine. I know BIOL 303 can seem intimidating, but I’m here to support you and help you succeed! SI PASS sessions can help you grasp some of the more complicated topics, and learn with other students who want to do well too! Looking forward to seeing you at my sessions where we will work together and see that we’re not going to let fear stop us from reaching our goals!
Faculty: Dr. Bass, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Session Times
About Susanna Kondetti–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
11 – 11:55 a.m.
ILSB 11A
Frisdays
2 – 2:55 p.m.
SOND 409
Hello, all! My name is Susanna Kondetti and I am a Sophomore 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 session to work through problems together and succeed in Chem 101. Can’t wait to see you there!
Session Times
About Jess Wescoat–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
2 – 2:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Wednesdays
2 – 2:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Hello, everyone! I’m Jess Wescoat, a second-semester freshman with a Biology major on the Pre-Med path. This year I’ll be helping students with Chem 101. This is a rigorous course with a lot of heavy concepts and material, so I’m here to assist students in feeling more comfortable and confident in the various skills needed to excel in chemistry. I’d love to see you at my sessions!
Faculty: Dr. Carpenter, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Session Times
About Favour Nwogu–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
3 – 3:55 p.m.
BIOL 120
Thursdays
6 – 6:55 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!
Session Times
About Carly Shearer–Your SI PASS Leader
Wednesdays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Fridays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
FA 010A
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!
Faculty: Dr. Geirash & Dr. Perks, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Session Times
About Noreen Baroya–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
11 – 11:55 a.m.
BIOL 120
Wednesdays
11 – 11:55 a.m.
FA 010A
Hi! My name is Noreen Baroya and I am a junior Neuroscience major on the pre-dental 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!
Faculty: Dr. Geirash & Dr. Perks, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Session Times
About Ankit Patel–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
11:30 – 12:20 p.m.
ILSB 116B
Fridays
Noon – 12:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Hi, everyone! My name is Ankit Patel and I am a senior biochemistry major, return student with a bachelor degree in Biology. As a Biochem major, I realize the importance of understanding the concepts learned in core courses like CHEM 351 throughout one’s academic career. As your SI PASS leader in Orgo, I understand that organic chemistry can be really challenging and I hope my sessions can help you find academic success in CHEM351 and beyond. I hope to see you at my sessions on Mondays and Fridays!
Faculty: Professors Davenport
Session Times
About Shriya Menon–Your SI PASS Leader
Tuesdays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
online via BB Collaborate
Thursdays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
online via BB Collaborate
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!
Faculty: Professor Brown, Professor Bitoude, and Professor Kirvan
Session Times
Mondays
Noon – 12:55 p.m.
SOND 209
Thursdays
Noon – 12:55 p.m.
FA 010A
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
Tuesdays
1:00 to 1:55 p.m.
ILSB 201
Thursdays
3:00 – 4:55 p.m.
ILSB 116a
Greetings everyone! My name is Ronald Lucas. After my time in the military, I decided to start a new career. I am a computer engineering major. Math has always been my favorite subject since I was in the 5th grade. 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
Monday
3 – 3:55
FA 010A
Wednesday
2 – 2:55 p.m.
FA 014
Hello! My name is Samantha Bennett, I am a freshman 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. Through peer learning and interactive problem solving I hope to make learning enjoyable! I hope to see you at my sessions!
Faculty: Dr. Hu, and Dr. Dean
Session Times
About Mensima Dadson–Your SI PASS Leader
Monday
11 a.m. – Noon
FA 010A
Wednesday
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
ITE 227
Hey all! My name is Mensima Dadson and I am a freshman. I am a pre-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 am here to help you succeed even if you just need to pass the class. SI Pass sessions will help achieve academic success through problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborating with your peers. As your SI Pass leader, I will guide you every step of the way. I hope to see you at my sessions!
Session Times
About Robert Tapbergenov–Your SI PASS Leader
Thursdays
5 – 6 p.m.
SOND 111
Fridays
11 – 11:55 a.m.
SOND 111
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!
Faculty: Dr. Hu, and Dr. Nanes
Session Times
About Sami Choudhury–Your SI PASS Leader
Tuesday
1 – 1:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Thursday
1 – 1:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Hello, my name is Sami Choudhury, and I am a freshman biological sciences major on the predental track! I understand that MATH 151 is a difficult subject that most STEM programs require, so I’ll be here to support you and ensure that you have the best learning experience while still having fun. I hope to see you all during my sessions!Session Times
About Gus Ross–Your SI PASS Leader
Tuesdays
5 – 5:55 p.m.
SHER 013
Fridays
2 – 2:55 p.m.
FA 010A
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
3 – 3:55 p.m.
ILSB 301
Wednesdays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
SOND 111
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!Faculty: Professor Tighe, and Dr. Dean, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Session Times
About Yemima Lorenso–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
Noon – 12:55 p.m.
SOND 206
Wednesdays
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
BIOL 120
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 Maddy Reno–Your SI PASS Leader
Tuesdays
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
FA 010
Thursdays
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
SOND 209
Hello! My name is Maddy Reno, and I am a freshman Chemical Engineering major. I am also part of UMBC’s NROTC unit. I understand the pressures to perform well, especially when things get hard. MATH 152 can be challenging but the all the resources at UMBC you can excel. As your SI PAS leader, I will help you understand the concepts lectured in class and provide you with a place where you can ask your peers and me questions without judgment.
When I was in MATH 152, I came faithfully to SI PASS, and at first, I did not want to participate. I thought just being there would be enough. But I soon realized that I needed the help and was already attending the sessions so why not make the best out of it? You really do get out what you put in. So, on that note, I hope to see you at my sessions! Let’s feel confident in MATH 152 and make this semester count!
Faculty: Dr. Xuan, and Professor Fortney, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Session Times
About Regina Damachi–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
ILSB 116A
Wednesdays
4 – 4:55 p.m.
ITE 104
Hello! My name is Regina Damachi. I’m a senior 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!
Faculty: Dr. Anderson, Department of Physics
Session Times
About Jaden Joung–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
Noon – 12:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Wednesdays
2 – 2:55 p.m.
SHER 013
Hi everyone! My name is Jaden Joung, and I am a sophomore biochemical engineering and molecular biology major with a pre-med focus. Learning has changed from a dreadful bore to an enjoyable and rewarding experience throughout my college experience. I would love to share the effectiveness of my SI PASS experience with you all. I know PHYS 121 can seem like a daunting endeavor for many, but I assure you that I am on your side to help everyone find success and mastery in the course material in a fun and engaging fashion. Show up, and don’t flake!
Session Times
Tuesdays
9 – 9:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Thursday
4 – 4:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Hello all, my name is Fadlulah Omitogun, and I am a sophomore computer engineering and mathematics major. As someone who is in STEM, I know the importance of PHYS 121, and I am here to help you all succeed in the class as your SI Pass leader. Feel free to stop by my sessions, where you will get the chance to work with other students in the class and build on your knowledge of concepts that might be unclear to you. I hope to see you all soon!
Faculty: Dr. Goolsby-Cole, Department of Physics
Session Times
About Yinka Kolawole–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
2 – 2:55 p.m.
SHER 013
Thursdays
3 – 3:55 p.m.
FA 010A
Hi, my name is Yinka Kolawole. I’m currently a junior and my major is computer engineering. My hobbies include watching soccer, talking with people, exercising, and learning new things. My goal as an SI Pass leader is to help students understand lecture concepts, develop lifelong learning strategies, and achieve academic success. Throughout my academic career, I’ve learned how important it is to collaborate and learn from others. As an SI Pass leader, I aim to create an environment where we can learn from each other and support each other’s growth.
Faculty: Professors’ Carmody, Hernandez, Gordillo-Hernandez, and Solano, Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication
Session Times
About Shiri Cohen–Your SI PASS Leader
Mondays
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
online via BB Collaborate
Wednesdays
10:15 – 11:15 a.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 🙂
Que tengas un buen día! 🙂