Need extra support with your EECS coursework? Weinberg can help with that! We’re glad to be able to provide a free EECS tutor for CogSci Computation Track students (or students who are planning to declare the CogSci Computation Track). The Computation Track tutor is not an IA and won’t have access to the auto-grader, but can provide support with conceptual questions, study strategies, and more for classes such as EECS 183, 203, 280, and 281.
In-person tutoring is available in 471 Lorch Hall on Mondays & Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Meet Maria Figueiredo!
Computation Track Tutor for 2024-2025
- Students can ask Maria about - EECS 183/280/281 — or just coding in general, navigating college as an international student, double majoring with Computer Science, finding a summer internship, and the best study spots on campus!
- Why CogSci - It was the perfect opportunity to explore the relationship between computers and the human mind and take interesting classes in various disciplines. The department is super welcoming and the staff is always happy to help!
- Academic Experiences - This past summer, I was a Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon in Seattle. This is also my third year doing research in the Computational Neurolinguistics Lab under Dr. Jonathan Brennan, where I study the relationship between how transformer neural networks and the human brain react to the same piece of linguistic input. Besides tutoring, I work as a Tech Consultant for U-M ITS.
- Hopes after graduation - Either go into the Software Engineering industry or continue doing research in the field of AI and machine learning.
- More about Maria - I am originally from São Paulo, Brazil, and I can speak 4 languages! I’m also really into concerts, festivals, theater, musical theater, and live performances in general. Ask me about my lineup for this semester :)
Meet Hillary Luan!
Computation Track Tutor for 2024-2025
- Students can ask Hillary about - Navigating college as a student in cognitive science on the computation and cognition track and double majoring in Computer Science. Also, ask me about studying abroad!
- Why CogSci - I chose cognitive science because of its interdisciplinary nature with multiple subjects I had interest in, including psychology, computer science, and linguistics. I also enjoy the well-rounded courses that cognitive science adds to my schedule.
- Academic Experiences - I am a member of Phi Sigma Rho, an engineering sorority. I also previously was an EECS 203 IA and I currently work a co-op software engineering internship where I get to learn about industry practices.
- Hopes after graduation - To travel more often and work in the field of Software Engineering.
- More about Hillary - I enjoy performing flow arts as part of Photonix, a performance flow arts group specializing in glow sticks or other light-up props. I also love pop music, EDM, farmer's markets, travelling, and food!
