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I have taken 3 courses with Dr. Paul now. Dr. Paul provides well laid-out, engaging classes that allow for student creativity. Dr. Paul’s class structure over the semester is clear, with relevant readings for each topic. She provides ample opportunity for class discussions and genuinely enjoys engaging with students. She is also supportive of students with interests, allowing a wide variety of topics for items such as final presentations, as long there is a clearly defined link to the class. She was a new professor when I first had her as a professor, and I have enjoyed seeing her improve and tweak her teaching style since she first started. She makes her classes very engaging, seems to sincerely care about her students’ wellbeing and success, and makes us feel relaxed and at home in class.

Michael Malone is one of the most organized and clear instructors I’ve had. His guidance is always direct, structured, and easy to follow, yet he also encourages creativity and truly appreciates the effort each student puts into the work. Beyond being an excellent teacher, he is a genuinely good human being. He cares about his students’ success, checks in on them, and uses his professional connections to help graduates find opportunities even in a very challenging job market. He is always approachable, supportive, and welcomes his students with a smile.

Professor Rusher inspires students to think about architecture as more than just walls floors and roofs. He inspires students to think of architecture as an experience and encourages students to think of how the architecture makes the user feel when they are in the space. I was lucky to be able to take this professor as I believe his class was the one that influenced me most and helped me to grow most as a designer. He teaches students how to generate ideas and rewards originality. Overall Professor Rusher is one of the most innovative professors at UTA and his teaching approach is unique and inspiring.

Amy is probably one of the best professors I have ever had, she is kind and genuinely cares about her students. no matter the type of course you are taking from her it will be a great class, and you will learn a ton. She teaches very well and explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand even if its a hard topic.

He teaches econ and makes it really easy for students to understand and breaks down hard topics for students really well. He’s funny and makes class fun by sharing stories while teaching.

I look forward to Professor Mora class every week! Even though her class is in the field I want to work in after graduation, so I have a bias towards the major, but she makes it even more interesting and has solidified my decision to pursue Marketing Research. She expects great things from her students and I can tell she cares, she’s strict but fair and she classes run very smoothly, she’s always prepared. I look up to her a lot. Just an amazing professor, truly an expert at her craft. She knows how to make students feel immediately welcomed and comfortable speaking in her course. I am autistic and hate speaking in almost any occasion, but I find myself wanting to answer questions and communicate. Getting to be a part of her course is truly an honor.

He engages with the class with discussion related to the material. He often times offers gift cards when students are unsure/don't know what to answer. His lectures are always well planned out, and he goes over the plan for each class before he starts delving into the class topic(s).

You can tell that he is really interested in what he teaches and is very grateful for the position that he's in always.

Professor Antonia Gkergki teaches principle of microeconomics and principles of macroeconomics, and she is literally the best professor I’ve ever had. She knows how to explain everything in detail, she cares about her students SO much, and she’s so well spoken. I wish I could take all my classes with her.

Professor Shim is my human resource management professor. He is very kind and caring. I can tell he really cares about his students and their success. He responds to emails in a timely manner and provides thorough feedback on work.

Loved the pep talks he gave us after every exam.

Dr. Regalado is one of those rare professors who doesn’t just teach, she transforms. From the moment I met her, I could tell she genuinely sees the potential in every student. She doesn’t just help people with assignments or career advice; she helps them discover who they are and what they’re capable of. She goes out of her way to support others, whether that means staying late to talk through a problem, connecting students with resources and opportunities, or simply believing in them during times when they don’t believe in themselves. For me, she changed everything. She helped me find direction, confidence, and a sense of purpose I didn’t even know I was searching for. She owns a HR company which helps make the topics she is teaching make sense. Since she can use real world examples.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. He makes his class so interactive and fun his slides are well thought of and well put out!

Amazing storyteller he incorporated real life stories into lectures. Prof Smith also has by far the best reviews I have gotten in my time at UTA. He spends the class explaining every topic the test will cover and answering any questions students might have. Professor Smith is so good at teaching I even considered law after his class.

Engaging teaching style. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the real world and because of that he can apply real examples to his teaching which I learn a lot from. He is always doing his best to engage the entire class, and he has a style of teaching which I learn so much from.

Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. He’s very interactive and engages students with his amazing teaching style.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. She’s incredibly helpful outside of class and makes sure you are up to speed on things. I also feel comfortable asking her for advice.

I have learned so much from her. I feel that I will be an amazing teacher because of what she has taught me. No matter the setting or course, Dr. Tice has been the most professional, kind, and compassionate educator at UTA. All of her lectures and assignments are thoughtful and created with intention. With the knowledge and skills learned from Dr. Tice, I have no concerns for the future. She is a true inspiration in the field of education.

Catherine Kilmain spent almost 20 years of her life serving Bell as a VP of Engineering, so she is quite able to bridge the gap between theory and practicality, something lacking in UTA's Engineering Program. She is also able to use concepts that we, the young generation, identify with, or at least, recognize. Finally, she pretty funny.

Professor Gautam's course on Advanced Algorithms (CSE 6311) has added a lot of nuances to how I engage with and experience Computer Science as a discipline. The way his material connects algorithmic theory with real-world applications across artificial intelligence and databases has been very educational for me. Professor Das is very charismatic and truly cares for his students, which makes even a challenging course such as Advanced Algorithms feel approachable and genuinely exciting.

She is the most responsive and best for transferring her knowledge to students.

He teaches in a way that is easy for students of all levels to grasp.

She's very engaging and has lots of anecdotes! She is very positive and has clear moral values.

I was feeling overwhelmed in the first semester and thought I was not fit for this field but after talking to him he motivated me to work harder and learn better.

He is an amazing communicator. He is hilarious without sacrificing teaching quality. He forces us to stay engaged by asking questions on the fringe of our current knowledge, then helping us understand the right answer. I had him for intro to manufacturing. Awesome class!

Engaging teaching style. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. He is the best.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. He prints out worksheets for us and goes through them in detail. He puts work in helping us understand the material.

Engaging teaching style. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. Helpful and supportive. He's just amazing overall and understands everything he teaches

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject.

Dr. Carpenter is an incredibly supportive and patient educator. Throughout the course, he provided detailed, one-on-one walk-throughs for every step, ensuring that no student was left behind. His classroom is a place where everyone is given an equal opportunity to participate and learn. More than just an instructor, he has been a "peaceful shelter" for me throughout the semester, creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone. I would like to give a huge shout-out to Dr. Carpenter as he prepares for his upcoming retirement! Thank you so much for your dedication and for always greeting us with a warm smile. You have made a lasting impact on my academic journey at UTA, and you will be greatly missed. Congratulations on your retirement! UTA WILL REMEMBER YOU!

Dr. Pete always fosters a joyful learning environment and introduces us to innovative concepts. His lectures are truly thought provoking, constantly giving students something meaningful to reflect on. A special shout-out to Dr. Pete, who fosters such a warm and welcoming atmosphere! His lectures are incredibly thought provoking; I often find myself leaving the classroom with new questions and curiosities, which he always helps me explore and resolve in the following sessions. I truly appreciate his dedication to encouraging students to think deeper.

Studying abroad in Panama was an incredible experience and one of the highlights of my MBA journey. FINA 5331 quickly became my favorite course—not just because of the content, but because of how immersive the learning experience was. The program went beyond the classroom, giving us real, hands-on exposure to global business and finance in action. From engaging with diverse course materials to learning directly from instructors with different perspectives and expertise, every part of the experience challenged me to think bigger and more globally. This opportunity strengthened both my academic understanding and real-world insight—something I’ll carry with me well beyond the program.

I am currently in her English 1302 class, and she is an amazing professor. She builds up me and my classmates as writers. In previous classes I have been told I am not a good writer or that I would be able to make it in a college English class. Dr. Abelanet has showed me that, that is not the truth she has helped me become a better writer and student.

He has the most engaging lectures I've ever experienced from a teacher or professor.

Professor Dolezal exceeds expectations not only as professor but as a practicing designer. I have taken Ben for 3 classes over my time at UTA, and each time I have gained hands on experience with design and transferable skills. Ben is one of my favorite professors because he makes every class genuinely enjoyable. He’s funny, witty, and always keeps things engaging, which makes it easy to stay interested and motivated. He’s also incredibly helpful and explains design concepts in a way that actually makes sense. You can tell he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He’s easily one of the best design professors I’ve had, and his class is always something I look forward to.

Yes! Moot Court is a ton of fun. We get to learn about the most important Supreme Court cases of the last two centuries, compile an argument, practice speaking, and most importantly, we get to do it all with Judge Taylor, certainly the warmest professor I've had the privilege of knowing at UTA, as well as the funniest and brightest.

The most personable and engaging professor I’ve ever had. She’s helped me tremendously not only with her courses but within the work force as well. So very helpful and willing.

She teaches various forensics courses, sharing her gained knowledge and wisdom from several years of working in the field. She is passionate and caring. She makes an effort to attend every lecture, despite many different challenges. She is an inspiration to myself and many others who are future forensic scientists!

I am gaining a profound understanding and reflection on the Korean language through this course. Dr. Kim is truly passionate about Korea and goes above and beyond to share that deep love and cultural insight with all the students. A special shout-out to Dr. Kim! I am deeply grateful for the profound understanding and reflection on the Korean language I have gained through your guidance. Your heart is clearly filled with a genuine love for Korea, and the way you strive to pass that devotion on to your students is truly inspiring. Thank you for being such a passionate and dedicated educator; it has been an honor to learn from you.

This instructor is amazing and I always enjoy her class every time I am there, and I enjoy being a part of the class. She is really inspiring especially in the mornings and when it is early for 8am her positivity always wakes me up even more. Very engaging teaching style, always helping students. Genuinely wants students to do well, would love to take her class again. (ENGL 2329) Shaffer is clearly very passionate about her job and cares deeply for each individual student, and educators like her are extremely rare. Her classroom is the most welcoming environment on this campus for me.

The professor is very kind and takes time to get to know every one of her students, and the class is very well structured to include works for portfolios and writing critique from peers.

I have known Geoff since my first year of undergrad. I am in my master's program now and can honestly say I have never met another professor like him. He is a wonderful professor and an amazing human being. More students deserve a professor like Geoff and UTA is truly lucky to have him.

I have never liked a professor or class more than Dr. Ingram’s. She challenges us by opening critical discussions about the world, people, and things, and the conversations that amount in class are infinitely interesting. She brings a positive and inviting attitude to every class, while keeping us accountable to our obligations. By far the most interesting and enjoyable class I’ve ever taken, and she absolutely inspires deeper connection and thought to the course matter.

He is a great professor who helps people catch up on their work, has a good sense of humor, and likes to tell stories during class.

Great GLOBAL Lectures, fun activities and nice course pace.

Professor Choi taught me Korean for two years, but it felt like I knew her longer than that. She had a way of engaging her students into the language and the culture and also took time to make sure we understood the course. I think about her often now that I am no longer in her course and get very excited any chance I get to see her around campus. More students need a language professor like her. She is amazing at what she does, and I wish I could take Korean classes with her forever. She’s the reason I hope to travel to Korea in 2027. Professor Choi is very passionate about teaching, and it shows very well in the classroom. She turns every lesson into something fun and enjoyable by telling stories about her life in Korea and she truly gets to know students personally. She is very understanding about the struggles or learning a second language and does all that she can to help her students succeed.

She is extremely understanding and so great at teaching the subject. She truly knows what she is teaching and engages 24/7. If you have any doubts she will always clear it up for you.

Outstanding professor who goes into detail and is willing to discuss both sides of any opinion.

I found her course inspiring. The course material was engaging and allowed for great discussions to be had. Every week I truly felt like I was learning something new but also besides it being fun and interesting, it was a skill or material that would help my future.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Inspires interest in the subject. Clear and organized. This professor is always readily available to her students and doesn’t hesitate in adjusting course content so that it’s not only relevant to present day but also draws students in more.

Engaging teaching style. She is lively and fun to talk to.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. She is super helpful and caring.

Engaging teaching style.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. She is very fun and engaging. Her humor and personality make the classroom a joy to be in.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Inspires interest in the subject. It is her first semester here in the U.S teaching at a university, and she is doing wonderfully with connecting with the students. It is also my first semester here at UTA, and she is the first class I have in the mornings. She interests me in learning so much that I want to take more classes with her, taking up a minor in the subjects, she teaches. She is someone I feel I can connect with and who will support me during my time here.

Inspires interest in the subject. Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Very bubbly and welcoming. Inspiring to learn more piano.

Goes above and beyond to make POLS 2311 enjoyable! She always shows up with a smile and makes everyone feel welcome in her class. I’ve never been a huge social sciences person, but this is by far my favorite class to come to every week!

The most patient, funny, and best professors anyone could take.

She is really nice and she goes out of her way to help her students.

Dr. Kao’s patience and highly involved teaching style make the class both enjoyable and easy to follow. She breaks down complex material in a fun, engaging way that really supports student learning.

You have had a profound impact on my life, and I will never forget your passion for teaching and your ability to make even the most difficult topics understandable. I will never forget the moment you helped me understand the requirements for my project proposal. Your encouragement helped me become more self-confident.

Dr. Kim is deeply committed to guiding students in public health, fostering the next generation of equity-driven researchers and advocates. She made Biostatistics easy to understand and fun! Dr. Kim is also very caring and wants to see all of her students thrive by taking the time to make sure each student understand every new concept she teaches.

I want to take a moment to recognize Dr. Kyrah Brown for her incredible leadership and commitment to advancing maternal health and reproductive equity. Through her work at UTA and the Maternal and Reproductive Health Equity Research Lab, she not only produces groundbreaking research but also ensures that the voices of Black women and marginalized communities are centered in the conversation. Her dedication to mentorship has been transformative, inspiring students like me to connect academic training with advocacy and systems change. Dr. Brown models what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and impact — and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from her example.

I enjoyed having professor Hassan as my clincal instructor. I was very nervous for this rotation however professor Hassan was so supportive and truly helped me reach my goals this semester. I feel so much more confident in my skills and overall nursing practice because of her guidance and support. Thank you for everything Professor Hassan!

I’m so grateful for Professor Sullivan and everything she’s done to make clinical such a positive and meaningful experience. Her dedication, patience, and encouragement made a huge difference in my confidence and growth as a nursing student. She’s truly one of the best instructors I’ve had at UTA!

Professor Wyman gives us confidence that we can and will finish nursing school. She motivates us to do our best and always provides encouragement, even when the work gets tough. I know I can always count on her if I have any questions or need help. She truly goes above and beyond for her students an amazing professor and mentor.

At the end of each shift, she takes time to talk with every student individually to review homework, clarify any questions, and reinforce key learning points. She even turns learning into a fun and engaging experience by creating games. One of my favorite moments was when she asked me about a patient with an NG tube and wanted me to list five reasons why the patient might have it. That activity completely changed how I study — it helped me think critically and retain information better. Professor Polk-Davis is an amazing clinical instructor who truly wants her students to succeed and become great nurses with both skill and heart.

I just want to say a big thank you to Professor Houston for everything she has done. She truly cares about her students and goes the extra mile to make sure we understand the material and feel supported. Her PowerPoints, teaching style, and communication make a huge difference. She is patient, professional, and very compassionate. I’m so thankful for her understanding, especially during challenging times. She inspires me to keep going and to become the kind of nurse who shows the same kindness and support she gives her students.

Professor Roberts remains positive despite the circumstances. I love her personality and teaching style. Professor Roberts was able to break down and dissect complicated concepts and help me understand the information in a much simpler manner. Her personal and group review sessions were contributing factors of me making an A in the class. Professor Roberts and the AO student success center are such major components and necessities of helping me succeed the AO BSN program and for excelling in my classes. Without them, I do not think I would have made it this far. I have such immense gratitude and appreciation for Professor Roberts. Her positive energy, warm smile, and encouraging attitude gave me the inspiration I needed to do better on my next tests. She truly cares about her students and wants to see us succeed. She was amazing! Professor Roberts made me look forward to scheduling online study sessions. I was excited to attend and always left feeling uplifted and encouraged.

Thank you for your support and dedication! You make learning easier and help students feel more confident in their nursing journey. He is great teacher and is concerned about students understanding the subject and succeeding. Best teacher ever.!!!!

Her voice is engaging; I like that she doesn't print everyone's exam to save paper and provides good resources to study.

Very kind and patient while still expecting the best out of you.

She was always eager to educate her students and was always available to assist.

He has made the transition into upper division nursing classes much less scary! He has such a welcoming presence!

She is hilarious, which made check offs less stressful and made me look forward to every clinical. She will answer multiple questions in a row without getting impatient. She expects a lot out of you, but not more than she expects out of herself. You could tell she cares about doing her best because she: put effort into grading assignments so we could grow, knew every one of our names and personalities, was organized, and cared about our feelings and success. I grew so much having her as my clinical professor because even when I was meeting the standard she told me how I could improve. You can tell that she truly loves her job because she always smiles and says, “y'all are so funny.” I think almost all of her students were inspired by her and she has made a huge impact on my future as a nurse.

Shaun helped us feel like we could succeed no matter what, if we really tried and wanted it bad enough and encouraged us not to give up when things got hard. He pushed us in a way that didn't feel like "nurses eating their young" but in a way that showed he really did care about making us whole, well-rounded better nurses for our future.

Professor Roundtree made it easy to learn so much information in a small amount of time. I think she was so supportive, and it really felt she cared about those she was teaching to ensure they succeeded. OB was not a favorite subject for me, but it inspired me to understand more about it but even with recorded lectures it still felt like I was being taught rather than someone just reading from a PowerPoint.

She went extra and beyond by making engaging materials for us to study in class. She really helped me get through the course and has an amazing teaching style. Prof. Hughes makes extremely difficult concepts easy to digest. She teaches with a deep sense of love for her students and a passion for her craft that inspires us to want to learn. Any student who has the opportunity to study with her is a very lucky student who has a high chance of success! I love her teaching style and how she makes the lectures enjoyable. She is truly doing the Lords work on earth and she will be missed :(.

The two chem professors I had (William Cleaver & Dr Snow) are the most jovial professors I've had, and even though I'm awful at chemistry I really enjoyed the class. When I took zoology the lab professor was Daniella, I really liked her honesty and very nice to talk to.

He was very engaging and made calculus feel fun by being a fun person. He connected a lot of concepts to reality that the practical and easy to understand.

He is amazing!! An excellent professor loves what he teaches and is so passionate about math! It’s fun to be around him. Very nice and funny too! He treats his students with so much care and kindness!!

Mr. Silva teaches pre-Cal and calculus 1. He advises people about upcoming tests in every assignment. He prepares us with multiple packets to study, giving the student enough resources to rely on. He also notifies students about PLTL, study group session, and office hours. He helps students in any way or form. He was really supportive when I was struggling with enrolling in his class and openly suggested I keep attending despite not being his official student. It worked out in the end thanks to his help and he's a great teacher overall. Professor Silva is always open to questions and always gives clear, simple answers that really cover the basics of what student's need in order to understand a bigger topic.

She made me understand math like never before and took the time to learn all of our names even though there was 100 of us. contemporary math

Dr. Shipman can make you enjoy any class because she cares about the subject matter and cares about you. She has a wacky style of teaching that has the ability to engage you. I’m never bored in her class. She grades promptly and goes over homework in class. This makes effort and understanding more tangible and rewarding. She is constantly seeking to improve her teaching based on student feedback. She takes an extremely active role in teaching us. Her class makes me feel like I can succeed, not because the coursework is easy, but because she rewards effort and encourages students to ask questions. She talks the talk and walks the walk. She puts in as much work as we do. I have an extreme degree of respect for her level of integrity.

Extremely approachable and passionate professor. In lectures, Dr. Laurel is very precise and direct when executing various problems. He takes the time necessary to help everyone willing to learn. Best of all, he actually kind of makes CALC 2 fun by showing all the shortcuts, but then still explaining in detail how the results were achieved while staying on schedule.

Dr. Riley she makes math understandable

Have him for calc 3 and had him for calc 2, great professor, very engaging and teaches super well, and clarifies every concept in every question. Also really funny!

She’s an awesome professor and teaches everything really well in a way that can be well understood. I feel I’ve learned and retained more in her class than any other. Best professor and class I’ve ever taken, I have learned so much and have actually retained it because of her teaching style

Sweetest man and he actually want students to understand the concepts he’s teaching. He doesn’t blankly read off slides; he has students fill in notes which keeps it engaging and an active learning process. Going to his class doesn’t feel like a chore the way the rest of my classes do.

He is probably the only person who could explain Chemistry to me in a way I can understand. His lectures are entertaining, informative, and well structured.

Professor Jones is pragmatic, organized, caring, knowledgeable and fair. The class is interesting and very likely to be useful in careers in education.

I love coming to class, he helps us understand the material with fun analogues and jokes and it makes me want to learn more and possibly pursue a different career path.

She elaborates well on details that are important and allows students to ask any questions they have over the content- always enthusiastically clarifying concepts and answering questions!

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. His tests are predictable, and you literally learn chemistry too.

Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. Helpful and supportive. He teaches a tough class, but I think he is always fair and sometimes generous to the students’ grades. I always enjoyed getting his feedback, and I think he prepared me for my future chemistry classes.

Clear and organized. Helpful and supportive. Engaging teaching style. Inspires interest in the subject. He’s funny but very well spoken. I’m actually excited to wake up at 6 am and drive for this class.

Roelke is a fun and engaging professor and runs a lot of interesting classes, like turtle tagging for ongoing population research, and Biology of Texas.

Inspires interest in the subject. He is a considerate professor beyond academics.

Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized.

Engaging teaching style. Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Inspires interest in the subject. Dr. Fujita’s passion for genetics is so apparent in how he teaches. He’ll teach the nitty gritty details about genetics but is clear about what he expects students to understand about the material.

Helpful and supportive. Clear and organized. Even if I don’t understand what was being taught at first, she explains it in a different way to the point I understand

The absolute GOAT, my mentor, and a really laid-back and awesome guy. This dude is great.

Microbiomes is one of the best courses I’ve ever taken in my life. Dr. Parks goes above and beyond to deliver applicable knowledge that can be translated into you day to day life. He has an obvious love of micro and does everything in his power to make sure we like it too. he’s a good teacher and clearly wants us to succeed. I love Dr. Parks he’s been my favorite professor ever!!

She is amazing in providing a short lecture that allows us to have ample time to ask questions and understand the curriculum.

I took him for Select Topics in Social Welfare - Opiate & Other Use Disorders. We had weekly (optional) lectures, and Dr. Schuman brought in addiction experts to guest lecture. Amazing class!

Dr. Zeng is so knowledgeable in research and teaching students. Also, He is nice and patience for us.

Dr. Park is very interested in the subject he teaches, which correlates well with us as his students. I wish I could take a class with him every semester. He’s just an overall great professor. Super intelligent, well read, engaging, and kind.

She is relatable, excellent teacher!

Dr. Turner-Wentt is an engaging and highly knowledgeable professor who brings both academic expertise and practical social work experience into the classroom. She emphasizes cultural humility, ethical practice, and critical thinking, helping students connect theory to real-life scenarios. What stands out most is her commitment to student learning—she provides clear guidance, timely feedback, and creates a space where students feel respected and encouraged to grow. Her teaching style is motivating, structured, and grounded in real-world applicability, which makes her classes both meaningful and impactful.

Absolute best professor in the MSW program. Makes research not only digestible, but beyond interesting. He instills a passion for research in all his students which is an amazing accomplishment. He is lending himself and his skills to the bettering of the social work profession every time he teaches class!

She is so engaging and really cares about the students! She makes having a class from 7-10 pm definitely worth it! The way she brings her personal experience into the lessons is so important!

She's pretty cool and likes to engage with the class. She takes the time to meet individually with her students to see if they have questions or concerns.

Dr. Huang is an amazing mentor and keep her feedback on projects engaging. She is very supportive. She is amazing. I view her as a mentor. Over the past couple years, she has encouraged me to challenge myself and explore my own research interests, and I know that she does the same for other students as well.