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Summer 2021
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Instructors
Two graduate students in the MIT Department
of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science design and teach the
Women's Technology Program classes in Computer Science and Electrical
Engineering.
Ella Wassweiler
Electrical Engineering Instructor
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Hi everyone! I am a fifth year PhD candidate in the MIT EECS department working for Prof. Vladimir Bulovic. I'm interested in developing solar cells out of new materials so they can be put on lightweight or flexible substrates. Outside of the lab, I am obsessed with Star Wars and hiking. My biggest bucket list item is to see all of the US National Parks! Looking forward to building some cool circuits this summer!
Jiejun Jin
Computer Science Instructor
Hometown: Anhui, China
I’m currently a second-year PhD student in the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. I work with Dr. Lizhong Zheng on the topic of information theory and machine learning, which uses tools like probability to make conclusions about fundamental limits in transmitting and storing information. Outside of my work, I love swimming, watching movies, reading novels, and travelling. I am excited to meet you this summer and play with you in the interesting world of Python programming.
Tutors and Program Facilitator
Tutors are current MIT or Wellesley students or recent graduates. They assist the WTP-EECS Instructors in the online classrooms and are eager to help students with homework and projects. The Program Facilitator and Tutors are all great sources of information about about their college experiences and majors. They help build a supportive, collaborative community and lead fun social activities outside of class time.
Blisse Kong
Computer ScienceTutor
MIT Class of 2024
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ
Hi everyone! I'm a rising sophomore at MIT studying computer science. I like to read, bake, watch cooking shows, and go for walks with friends. At MIT, I have conducted research regarding data analysis and political science. In my free time, I love to listen to music. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this summer and getting to know everyone more!
Chloe Shi
Electrical Engineering Tutor
Wellesley College Class of 2021
Major: Applied Physics, Minor: Astronomy
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hey everyone— My name is Chloe and I’m a student at Wellesley College (about 45 minutes from MIT). My undergrad research focuses on different instrumentation for space sciences, tackling questions like, “How can we confirm the surface of a telescope mirror is flawless?” or, “How can a spacecraft harness a lighter alternative to rocket fuel?” Turns out, the answer to those questions is electrical engineering! I’m currently living at home with my family, where I like to play videogames, sketch and paint, and chase around my sister’s dogs. Looking forward to meeting you all soon!
Jen Curtiss
Electrical Engineering Tutor
MIT Class of 2023
Major: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Alliance, NE
Hi everyone! I'm a rising junior in electrical engineering and computer science and potential minor in Japanese. I absolutely love video games (especially anything Nintendo) and spend most of my free time playing games on my switch! I also greatly enjoy playing board games, reading, making friendship bracelets, and traveling! I'm going to try to learn how to sail this summer, and will update on how that goes over the summer! I'm looking forward to this summer and getting to meet you all!
Kristin Sheridan
Computer Science Tutor
MIT Class of 2020, MEng 2021
Major: Computer Science with Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Hi everyone! I’m a graduating MEng student at MIT concentrating in theoretical computer science. I spent some time in my early undergrad years as a Biological Engineering major before switching to EECS my junior year, and I’m excited to help you guys get exposure to the subject. As an undergrad, I minored in Spanish and was involved in the student literature magazine, and I was a member of cooking community in New House with Liz. In my free time, I love going for walks or hikes, playing with dogs, and watching Netflix.
Liz Murray
Electrical EngineeringTutor
MIT Class of 2020, MEng 2021
Major: Electrical Science and Engineering
Hometown: Mountain View, CA
Hello! I'm a graduating MEng student working in the Power Products Group of Analog Devices through MIT's 6-A program. Outside of research, I enjoy learning new languages, reading mysteries and science fiction, and walking around Boston/Cambridge. Super excited to meet everyone!
Maisha Prome
Computer Science Tutor
MIT Class of 2021
Major: Biological Engineering
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh and
New York City
Hello! I’m a graduating senior, majoring in Biological Engineering. I’m also minoring in Writing and have been involved with The Tech and the MIT Undergraduate Research Journal. I loved doing research as an undergrad and will be starting graduate school next year. In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts of any form and I especially love crocheting, writing poetry, and baking!
Monica Busza
Computer Science Tutor
MIT Class of 2024
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Willow Springs, IL
Hi everyone! I am a rising sophomore at MIT studying Computer Science. In my free time I enjoy baking, folding origami, watching Netflix, and hanging out with friends. Outside of class I am involved in the Sport Taekwondo Club and am currently doing a UROP with the Laboratory of Nuclear Science. I am so excited to get to know all of you this summer!
Rachel Robinson
Program Facilitator
MIT Class of 2024
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Hello everyone!! I am a rising sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. My favorite things to do recently have been different types of Sudoku and watching podcasts. Since coming to campus, I have really enjoyed exploring Boston, bike riding, and trying new foods.
Shayna Ahteck
Electrical Engineering Tutor
MIT Class of 2023
Major:
Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Holmdel, NJ
I am a rising junior at MIT studying mechanical engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering and computer science. I’m interested in museums and human-computer interactive experiences. In my free time I teach lightsaber dueling, swim as a mermaid, build in Minecraft (check out the MIT Minecraft server!), and make a whole lot of side projects ranging from cosplay scale mail to telepresence robots. I’ll talk to you for a long time about MIT history and Science, Technology, and Society, my interdisciplinary minor. I’ll be tutoring WTP from my hometown Holmdel, NJ. Excited to meet you!
WTP Director and WTP-EECS Track Coordinator
Cynthia Skier
MIT SB 1974 Humanities and Science
MIT SM 1981 Sloan Management
Hometown: Lexington, MA
I have been the WTP Director since
fall 2002, after the first pilot summer. Before that I managed computer
software companies and worked in management consulting. I have a grown daughter, son, and daughter-in law. In my free time I like to sing,
read mysteries, and watch old movies, especially film noire, musicals
and science fiction. I love living in Lexington, where every April they reenact the first battle of the American Revolution on the town common (and we see Redcoats and Minutemen taking coffee breaks together). In addition to my WTP responsibilities, I also am on the staff of the EECS Alliance industry connection program.
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