Mia Sheneman Learning by Teaching Learning isn’t a one-size-fits-all, everyone has an optimal method in how they learn. Some do so through repetition, others respond well to visual aids, while others build their memory through solitary study. But an oft overlooked yet highly effective method of learning is teaching in and of itself! And […]
Read MorePeyton King Peyton King, a Biomedical Engineering student and Learning Assistant at the University of Utah, began her academic journey with a clear vision and a determined mindset. Inspired by her mother’s experience with multiple hip replacements, King knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue biomedical engineering in order to improve the […]
Read MoreHannah Schmutz Learning By Teaching “I love learning,” Hannah Schmutz, a learning assistant in Physics 2, says. “My fascination for the natural world and science culminated in a desire to enter the field of biology.” Through her research group, Hannah discovered that she has a passion for scientific discovery, and plans to dive into research […]
Read MoreYu-an ‘Andy’ Chan ‘A Common Language’ Andy (Yu-an) Chan jokes that he became a learning assistant in order to afford the steep boba prices in Salt Lake. Back in his home country, Taiwan, boba is only $2, so when Chan began studying biology at the University of Utah two years ago, the $8+ drinks here […]
Read MoreKayla Rebentisch Vaulting To New Heights U Health/Kinesiology senior and Learning Assistant Kayla Rebentisch followed what she describes as an unconventional route to get where she is today. Growing up as an all-around gymnast in Southern California, Rebentisch was focused on perfecting her skills as a young competitive athlete. A member of the Junior Olympic […]
Read MoreAnika Tindall ‘The best version of myself’ Bubble tea? Boba tea? What . . .? This is not your English grandmother’s “spot of tea,” and the U bio-chemistry junior and Learning Assistant Anika Tindall can explain to you just how explosive and now wildly varied the milk-based Taiwanese drink (traditionally served with tapioca balls) has […]
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