Teaching & Service

Virginia Tech

VT Econ Lab Manager

Fall 2019 to Summer 2021

  • Plan, manage and coordinate behavioral studies.

  • Program experimental tasks on Matlab, Python (oTree) and Qualtrics.

  • Write and organize IRB proposals.

  • Analyze, visualize and present experimental findings.

  • Train undergraduate and graduate students on operating BIOPAC, tDCS device and eye-tracker.

  • Draft procedures post-COVID-19 pandemic for resumption of behavioral research in the laboratory.

  • Manage participant pool. Supervise undergraduate and graduate students independent research projects.

Instructor: Microeconomic Theory (EC3104)

Spring 2020

Brief course description: This course explores fundamental topics in microeconomic theory. We build formal models to analyze behavior of consumers and producers. We study the role of competitive markets in coordinating economic activities. We derive conditions under which competitive markets generate an efficient allocation of economic resources. Analytical tools such as calculus and diagrams are utilized extensively. Topics covered in this course are essential for pursuing further studies in economics.

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Instructor: Principles of Microeconomics (EC2005)

Summer 2019

Brief course description: This course provides an introduction to the way of thinking offered by economics. We discuss a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on consumer theory, producer theory, and the successes and failures of markets.

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Teaching Assistant

Neuroeconomics - Fall 2019/Fall 2018

Economics of the Middle East - Fall 2018/Spring 2019

Economic History of Diversity and Inclusivity - Spring 2018

Analysis of Economic Data - Fall 2017

Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics - Fall 2016/Spring 2017

Graduate Residential Fellow

Fall 2017 to Spring 2021

  • Advisor for the student council in the Residential College at West Ambler Johnston.

  • Plan and implement educational programs in the Residential College.

Saint anselm college

Leader of a Service and Solidarity Trip in New York City

2015-2016 academic year

  • Selected to co-lead a one-week service trip of 14 students to New York City.

  • Served on fundraising committee.

http://blogs.anselm.edu/portraits/features/in-the-service-of-others-winter-and-spring-break-alternatives/

Participant of a Service and Solidarity Trip in the Pine Ridge Reservation

2014-2015 academic year

  • Participated in a one-week service trip working closely with Native Americans and the Re-member organization on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

  • Exceeded the program's fundraising goal.

Member of the President's Steering Committee for Diversity and Inclusivity

Propose and oversee programs that enhance the strategic plan of the university and organize events aimed at increasing retention rates among current students.

Member of the Alcohol and Other Drug Committee

Plan and execute active and passive programs to minimize high-risk drinking and other drug use on campus.

Member of the Enough is Enough Campaign Committee

Plan and execute active and passive programs for social justice awareness and violence prevention on campus.