Virtual Teaching Assistants (TAs)
The GEP’s Virtual TAs are a centralized core group of students that can provide real-time support to all GEP students seven days a week.
Select a TA’s name in the calendar for information on their expertise or scroll down to Meet the Virtual TAs.
See the Student Resources page for annotation tools user guides, student FAQs and Tips, and tool tutorial videos.
In order to prevent Zoombombing, students should obtain the link for the Zoom meeting room from their instructors (GEP Instructors can find the details on the password (generic) protected page).
Schedule
If you would like to connect with the Virtual TAs and no time slot matches your needs or are a faculty member wanting to schedule a class welcome, please feel free to send an email to gepvta@gmail.com, and we will assist you as soon as we can! On reply, you will get a response from a different email hosted by The University of Alabama.
If you are unable to see the calendar below, you can navigate to the Eastern Daylight Time Virtual TA Calendar.
If you are unable to see the calendar below, you can navigate to the Central Daylight Time Virtual TA Calendar.
If you are unable to see the calendar below, you can navigate to the Mountain Daylight Time Virtual TA Calendar.
If you are unable to see the calendar below, you can navigate to the Pacific Daylight Time Virtual TA Calendar.
Meet the Virtual TAs
D'Andrew (he/him)
Virtual TA Since: 2019
Hello, I’m the Lead of the Virtual TA team. I am currently working towards my B.S in Computer Science with a dedication to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at UNLV. As a CS major, I’m eager to continue collaborating with members of the Biology community.
Hunter
(he/him)
Virtual TA Since: 2024
Hello! I graduated from Bemidji State University in 2022 with a B.S. in General Biology. I first became involved with the GEP in 2020, when I participated in the Pathways Project. In my spare time, I enjoy making art, reading, and going outside. I also play upright bass in my local community orchestra and maintain a collection of over 400 plants, including many carnivorous genera, orchids, and myrmecophytes.
Kiersten
Virtual TA Since: 2022
Hello! I’m a Biology major at Stevenson University pursuing a career as a cytogenetic technologist. In my free time, I find myself scrapbooking, plant shopping, reading, drawing, and painting. I also spend a bunch of my time taking care of my pet tree frog, Chunko! My interest in the genetics field has continued to grow from my experiences in college, and taking a GEP course is what sparked my interest. I hope to help you learn and understand the amazing knowledge we have to offer! We can’t wait to meet you!
Sisi (she/her)
Virtual TA Since: 2019
Hello! I earned my Bachelor of Science in the Biomedical Science area with an interest in patient care and vulnerable populations. I enjoy mentoring my peers and students who has have been in the same boat as I did. In my free time, I like to go explore and discover new places and experiences and enjoy being in the present moment. Life is too short to be too serious, but of course work hard to meet your goals. Looking forward to working with you and learn new things about your project/gene.
- Page Last Updated: November 14, 2024