Piloting a Flexible Deadline Policy for a First-Year Computer Programming Course

Abstract

is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Robotics at the University of Michigan. She is also a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for Engineering 101: Introduction to Computers and Programming, a required first year engineering course. Her teaching responsibilities include teaching labs, holding office hours, and implementing staff professional development efforts through the Foundational Course Initiative. Isha previously received her bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, also from the University of Michigan. As an undergraduate student, she was an Instructional Aide for Programming and Data Structures, a direct follow-on course to Engineering 101. In addition to teaching, Isha is interested in software for embedded and autonomous systems and deep technology startups.