Our Math Instructors

Name: Doli Bambhania (MPS Math 1A - Calculus)

What was your undergraduate major? Mathematics

What helped you succeed in college? Like-minded study partners with whom hours would melt away figuring out problems and understanding concepts; Studying a subject that I really enjoyed (even though I struggled a lot with it); Supportive family; Financial assistance; Tutoring (which helped me improve my own study habits)

What advice would you give students? Maintain a growth mindset - success comes from determination and persistence, and it's normal to encounter lots of failures along the way; When you feel frustrated, focus on your goals and work towards them; Seek help when you need it, and use it in a way that empowers you and helps your growth; Be mindful about how you spend your time to ensure it's consistent with your priorities; Develop good study and communication habits

Name: Gregory Stachnick (MPS Math 10 - Statistics)

What was your undergraduate major? Mathematics (Minor in Physics)

What helped you succeed in college? Changing my attitude from studying for a grade to studying to learn the material, no matter what the class. Deciding that asking questions in class was ok, even at the risk of having lassmates think I was dumb. 

What advice would you give students? Don't be afraid to ask for help. This is a sign of maturity not weakness. Be persistent, don't ever give up. Be open,. expose yourself to new ideas and concepts. Evaluate them without pre-judging. Don't be afraid of change.

Name: Rani Fischer (MPS Math 31 - Precalculus I)

What was your undergraduate major? Mathematics

What helped you succeed in college? Reaching out for help

What advice would you give students? Don't trust anyone who tells you how to feel

Name: Cheryl Balm (MPS Math 32 - Precalculus II)

What was your undergraduate major? Journalism and Advertising

What helped you succeed in college? My amazing, supportive parents

What advice would you give students? Focus on good time management. If you're balancing classes, work and family obligations, make sure you also carve out time to tudy and get your homework done, and time for yourself. Don't be afraid to ask questions and get help. It's not a sign of weakness, it's what the teachers, counselors and tutors are there for!

 

 

Name: Zack Judson (MPS Math 1A - Calculus I)

What was your undergraduate major? Mathematics

What helped you succeed in college? Being part of a community of people who cared about me. 

What advice would you give students? It's okay to make a mistake. The act of practice is how we learn.

 

Name: Nahrin Rashid (MPS Math 1B - Calculus II)

What was your undergraduate major? Mathematics

What helped you succeed in college? Asking for help when I needed and attending class regularly. 

What advice would you give students? Don't be afraid to ask for help and take advantage of all the resources that are offered to you as students.

Name: Danny Tran (MPS Math 31 - Precalculus I)

What was your undergraduate major? Mathematics, Economics, and Statistics

What helped you succeed in college? Scheduling every activity I had really helped me organize my life and manage my time wisely. I tried my best to be realisitics with how much time I needed to study and fit fun activities around my work and study schedule. This strategy really helped me to minimize procerastination, which had been the source of so much of my anxiety early in college. 

What advice would you give students? Focus on learning, not just on grades. If you are able to focus on gaining a deep understanding of the material, retaining what you learn, and being able to communicate those concepts and ideas to classmates, the good grades will follow. Having that unrelenting desire to master everything you do will give you the knowedge and skills to truly be successful.