Teaching, Mentoring, & Workshops
Most of my teaching experience comes from my time as a teaching assistant at LSU, except for one course I taught at Andalas University as a senior undergraduate student. I have also conducted several workshops on molecular analyses and computer programming. The best part of teaching for me is mentoring students in their research and in the field. In collaboration with Nurul Inayah at BRIN in Indonesia, we have recently initiated a project to mentor biology students near our field sites. This initiative is part of our commitment to support equitable access to research opportunities for students in Indonesia.
Courses Taught
Lousiana State University, USA
BIOL 2153 Principles of Genetics
Teaching assistant · Fall 2024
This course covers several topics, including Mendelian inheritance, gene mapping, population genetics, and genomics. I taught recitation sections and assisted with homework, exam preparation, and grading. My class size was about 60 students divided into two sections.
BIOL 4141 Mammalogy
Teaching assistant · Fall 2021
This course covers the evolution and systematics of mammals. I taught lab section using specimens from the museum collection. My class size was 16 students.
BIOL 1209 Introduction to Biology
Teaching assistant · Spring 2021
This course is an introduction to the principles of biology that covers topics on ecology, evolution, and diversity. I taught lab section and assisted with grading. My class size was about 60 students.
Andalas University, Indonesia
PAB125 Computer Application for Biology
Instructor · 2nd semester 2012
This course introduces students to computer applications in biology that covers topics on basic computational statistics, geographic information system (GIS), and scientific photography. I developed the syllabus, taught lectures, and graded assignments. My class size was 70 students.
Workshops Taught
Molecular Analyses of Indonesian Mammals
Instructor · 18, 19, 25, and 26 May 2023
Organized by Generasi Biologi Indonesia
This workshop covers an introduction to mammalian phylogenetics, multi-locus DNA sequencing analyses, and genomic analyses using current methods and software. The workshop was tailored with data from Indonesian mammals, but the methodologies are applicable to studies utilizing both Sanger and short-read sequencing data.
Coding for Conservation: Integrating GitHub to Your Workflow
Instructor · 8-9 April 2023
Organized by Tambora Muda, RLadies Jakarta, and RLadies Bogor
This workshop was designed to introduce students to version control and collaborative coding using GitHub. I taught the basics of Git and GitHub, including creating a repository, staging, making commits, and creating pull requests. I also introduced students to advanced approach to R dependency management and writing cross-platform code.
Introduction to Phylogenetics
Instructor · 15 January 2020
Organized by Graduate Student Association at Andalas University, Indonesia
This workshop covers the fundamental concepts of phylogenetics, including phylogenetic tree construction and interpretation. It also introduces students to multi-locus DNA sequencing analyses using IQ-TREE.
Mentees
Coming soon...