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Instructor
Teaching Professor Dan Garcia
I’m just so delighted to be teaching the course again! I co-invented BJC in 2008 with my good friend and colleague Brian Harvey, and absolutely love teaching it. I’m passionate about bringing engaging and powerful CS “big ideas” to students who normally wouldn’t be exposed to it. I am humbled by all the national attention BJC has received (see the “in the News” part of my website) and hope you find this class beautiful and joyful! When I’m not working, you can find me traveling, playing golf or board games (e.g., Monopoly Deal), or binging shows (anything Pixar or Marvel) with my family. p.s. My wife and I both went to Cal for grad school… Go Bears!
Head Teaching Assistants
Imen Guechtouli
Hey hey hey!!! It’s going to be a blast getting to know you all! (‘:
I’m in my second year studying EECS & (just started pursuing) Cognitive Science, and this will be my third time on staff! My technical interests lie in integrations of human cognitive development research in robotics and machine learning, and I’m growing to love the theory and mathematics behind quantitative big data processes. I came to Cal with no programming experience, and since my first semester here, CS 10 continues to be the community that keeps me going. You can catch me playing volleyball or getting lost in town during my free time (I have no sense of direction!)
Vedansh Malhotra
Hey there! :) I’m a junior studying CS, Cognitive Science, and Data Science. This is my sixth time on course staff at Cal, fourth time teaching and third time as Head-TA for CS-10.
As someone who started out with little programming experience, I believe that CS at Berkeley can be a challenging, yet immensely rewarding experience. My primary goal this semester is to help students discover and come to appreciate the remarkable beauty of problem solving- for which, Computer Science is an indispensable tool!
PS: Here’s how my name is pronounced: veið’ãnʃ
Teaching Assistants
Annie Miller
Hi everyone!I am a fourth year studying environmental sciences and data science. I took CS10 my second semester at Cal and have been with CS10 ever since, as an AI and now a TA for my fifth semester. I love taking long walks, reading, listening to music and podcasts, and baking. I am super excited to be with CS10 this semester and hope you love it as much as I do!
Benjamin Pierias
Hello! My name is Ben and I’m a Senior majoring in Cognitive Science with a minor in CS! I took CS10 my first semester at Cal (it was actually the class I was most looking forward to) and was blown away with how amazing computer science is. Besides school, I love the outdoors, exercising, learning about the brain, cybersecurity and all things cinema! I can’t wait to show you the joys of computing!
Jalen Gooch
Hello! My name is Jalen and I am Third Year double majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology with minors in Data Science and Journalism! I took CS10 the Spring of my Freshman year, loved it, and have been a part of the course ever since! Outside of academics I look cooking, making oddly specific music playlists, and keeping my 3 month old kitten from tearing up my apartment. I am excited to meet and work with you all this semester!
Readers
Dorottya Urmossy
Hi! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science and Mathematics. I took CS 10 in Fall’21 and was an AI in Spring’21. This is my second time being a reader so I’m very excited! CS 10 was one of my favorite courses, so I hope everyone will have fun while taking it! In my free time I like reading (especially fantasy), sewing and traveling :)
Eric Min Young Park
Hiiii! I’m Eric, and I’m a sophomore studying EECS. I took CS10 my first semester at Cal and had been an AI in my second, and I had a chance to be a reader over the summer. I enjoy reading, writing stories, finding new music, walking, and playing games. Hope you guys have a great time this spring!
Mehul Gandhi
Hey everyone! I’m a junior studying Computer Science, and this is my fourth semester working on staff for CS10. I took CS10 during my spring semester of Freshman year and I love the creative and critical thinking aspects that CS provides, so I decided to change my major to CS! This semester, I’m looking into learning fullstack development through personal projects! During my free time, I like to watch anime and k-drama, try out new restaurants, and host social events for clubs! I’m super excited to work with all of you this semester :)
Victoria Phelps
Hello Everyone! I’m a sophomore studying CS and this is my third year working with CS10. Currently, I work as an intern at a software company, SAP. I’m also apart of Dan Garcia’s research group, Gamescrafters. When I first took the course, I had no programming experience. I fell in love with it and became a BJC and Snap! evangelist. As a non-traditional student coming back to school at the age of 23, I believe anyone can learn CS, and CS is a field for everyone - no matter your age, skill level, or past performance.
Academic Interns (AI’s)
Aadip Khanal
Hello everyone! My name is Aadip and I’m a freshman studying computer science and data science. I took CS 10 in my first semester at Berkeley and it was a very rewarding experience. I’m thrilled to return this semester as an Academic Intern to be able to share my knowledge and passion in computer science with you all. Outside of class, I love to stay active and I enjoy working out, playing basketball, and hanging out with friends. I look forward to meeting you all!
Aananya Lakhani
Hi there! :) I’m a freshman studying CS and physics, and this is my first time AI-ing in CS10. I came into CS10 last semester without a lot of coding experience, however, with the support of the CS10 staff I was able to learn so much in just one semester. CS and coding are such important tools in our world today and I hope to provide support to the students this semester, so that they can also experience the beauty and joy of computing.
Aanvi Kothari
Hello! I’m Aanvi, from Calcutta, India, a freshman double majoring in CompSci and Data Science. I’m involved in DS research this semester and am also a part of the game theory group led by Prof Garcia. Outside of academics, I’m always down for a game of ping pong. I’m excited to be an AI for CS10 this semester and get to know you all!
Alanda Nguyen
Wassup I’m a junior studying CS and this is my second time being here as an academic intern! When I am not academically suffering, I am probably drawing or playing video games. Cheese and miso soups are my comfort food :)
Alyssa Chen
hi everyone!! i’m a freshman intending to double in cogsci and cs! this is my first time ai-ing for cs10 :) some things i like to do in my freetime are reading, photography w/ my film cam, playing games and listening to music! looking forward to meeting you all!
Amy Castillo
Hi! I’m a third year majoring in Data Science. I took CS10 Spring of 2021, back when I had no coding experience whatsoever. This class became one of my favorites and I’ve been on course staff as an AI ever since. I hope to help as best as I can! A few things about me: I’m from SoCal, I love listening to Bad Bunny, I like horror movies, and I like taking walks around my neighborhood.
Anshika Ojha
Hi! I’m a Freshman intented to major in Business Administrations and Computer Science. I’m super excited to help our with CS10 because it fueled my interest in the technology field. I started with no experience and CS10 build my confidence to take CS61A and I’m ready for the challenge! My goal this semester is to work through CS10 with students and help them build their confidence and get them interested in the tech field as well as share my CS61A experience with students who are interested in hearing how it’s going.
Arash Mohammady
I am a junior majoring in Microbial Biology and looking to enhance my skills in computer science through teaching.
Bardia Koopah
Wsp! I’m a first year studying CS and Econ. This is my first time on CS10 coursestaff, and I could not be more excited to meet all of you. I took CS10 Fall 2022 and loved it. You learn not only the fundamentals and intuition of great programmers, but many fascinating and useful paradigms that exist within the realm of Computer Science. I hope I can help many students this semester in solving puzzles and unearth the beauty of Computer Science. Ad Astra!
Bella Lee
Hi! I’m a rising senior majoring in Computer Science. This is my thrid time as an AI for CS-10. CS 10 was a first CS course that I’ve ever took, and this is a great course to get you started in the field. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns! :)
Bonnie Wang
Hii! I’m a freshman majoring in EECS. I took CS10 last semester and am excited to be an AI this semester. I like to cook, explore the outdoors, and photography!
Cali Bond
Hi! My name is Cali and I’m a sophomore studying Cog Sci and Data Science. I took CS 10 with zero prior programming experience and loved it. Super excited to be an AI for the first time this semester so feel free to reach out to me with literally anything!
Calvin Duong
Hey !! My name is Calvin (he/him) and I’m a junior studying CS. I took CS10 my freshmen year and it was definitely one of my favorite classes. I didn’t have much programming experience coming into Berkeley so CS10 really paved the way for my CS journey. Looking forward to working with everyone this semester and feel free to message me via email if you have any questions !
Dennis Koh
Hey there! :) I’m a rising junior studying CS, CogSci, and Data Sci., and this is my third time teaching CS-10. As someone who started out with little programming experience, I believe that CS at Berkeley can be a challenging, yet immensely rewarding experience. My primary goal this semester is to help students discover and come to appreciate the remarkable beauty of problem solving- for which, Computer Science is an indispensable tool!
Dream Lopez
Hello everyone!! I’m a second year planning to major in Data Science and Public Health. I took CS10 my first semester at Berkeley and it really helped my build confidence in my coding abilities! This is my third semester as an AI. In my free time I love to read, hike, watch movies, find cute coffee shops, and bake. I look forward to meeting everyone and help you fall in love with CS <3
Ethan Zuo
Ethan is a freshman at UC Berkeley who is passionate about science and technology and loves using them to solving problems in the engineering field. He was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar and a MIT THINK Scholars Finalist for his science research. At the IT Club. he manages all the organization’s technology and provides electronics repair services for students and teaches others how to repair their own devices. He is also the President of Berkeley IT Club branch, manages all of its operations.
Harry Qian
Hi! I am a freshman intending to major in Physics and CS, and this is my first-time AI-ing CS 10. I took the course last semester, inspiring me to pursue CS as my second major. I joined the class with ZERO experience in coding, and I left the class with enough skills to start my CS journey here at Cal. I hope to support you throughout the course!
Jasmine Ma
Hey! :) I’m currently a freshman studying CS and Data Science. This is my first time AI-ing for a class, so I am excited to be here. I started here last year with no coding experience (like actually, I didn’t know how to open up a terminal LOL). However, this class was so supportive, and I was able to learn so much through it. I am by no means a master at CS, but this class made me see the fun there is in coding.
Jasper Shine
Hi everyone! I am a fourth year majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. I took CS10 way back in my first semester here at Cal and I can honestly say it’s the best class I’ve taken. Outside of school I love to watch soccer (Come on You Gunners!), play tennis, and travel with my family. I hope you enjoy CS10 as much as I did!
Jayita Mukunda
Hey! My name is Jayita and I’m a freshman studying Data Science and Molecular & Cell Biology, and this is my first time helping out with CS-10! I am super excited to get to know everyone, and help students discover and understand CS!
Jimmy Zhang
Hello! My name is Jimmy, and I’m a senior studying math. I took CS10 last semester. I have to say BJC is the class I enjoyed the most at Cal. I had no idea what programming was before I took this class. That’s also why I had to use the late drop for my math 128A(numerical analysis) last year; However, I absolutely love programming now. In my free time, I am always trying to explore restaurants in the city (I am a big foodie). Feel free to reach me out for food spots or anything else!
Julia Dashzeveg
Hey! I’m Julia and I’m a sophomore studying EECS. I took CS10 my first semester at Cal and this is my second time being an AI. In my free time I love to read, bake, and do arts and crafts :)
Julia Moreno
Hi! I’m a junior majoring in Data Science and this is my third semester AIing for CS10. I took CS10 my freshman year and it remains one of my favorite classes at Cal. I also enjoy bowling, taking advantage of my A-list membership at AMC, and playing volleyball :)
Julia Zhang
Hi everyone!!! My name is Julia, and I’m a sophomore studying Data Science! I really enjoyed taking CS10 in my freshman year, and this is my second time being an AI for CS10! I am excited to help students in CS10 this semester again as an AI!
Kai Qin
Hello! I am a sophomore studying computer science and data science. I love watching professional sports league (premier league, champions league, nba, f1), lifting weights, rubik’s cube, anime, etc. I really hope I could aid students who are new to computer science through CS10 smoothly.
Kaitlyn Jun
Hi everyone! I’m Kait, a sophomore studying data science and computer science. This is my first time being an AI in cs10 so I’m excited to work with all of you! Before taking cs10 my first semester at Cal, I had zero programming experience. After taking this course, I am confident I want to puruse this field throughout my next couple of years and I can definitely say that it has opened my eyes to the beauty of programming :) In my free time, I love to try new coffee shops, listen to music, dance, and travel to new places.
Kush Tummala
Hey! I’m a freshman intending to study Computer Science, and this is my first time teaching CS-10. I believe that CS-10 can be a challenging class (as I took it my first semester), but it is highly rewarding and that is why I want to continue my journey in this class. My primary goal this semester is to help students while simultaneously solidifying my coding experience.
Lana Alsaedi
Hi:) I’m a freshman majoring in CS with a minor in Data Science. This past fall I took CS-10 and instantly grew passionate about the intricate CS world. This will be my first time teaching CS10, and I look forward to contributing to the growth of the CS community at Berkeley!
Lauren Bae
Hello there! I’m a sophomore studying Microbial Biology and Data Science. This is my first time teaching CS-10 :) Last year I took CS-10 with no previous coding experience. I am so grateful for this course because it helped me find my passion for CS and choose to minor in Data Science. Studying CS at UC Berkeley can feel intimidating, however I hope that with the help of peers and staff, students can find rewarding experiences in this course!
Malia Kowal
Hi everyone! I’m a freshman studying mechanical engineering. This is my first time being an AI. Last semester, I went into CS 10 with zero coding experience and came out of it having learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I’m excited to meet everyone in lab this semester!
Marius Castro
Yo! My name is Marius and I’m a second year here majoring in Applied Math and Computer Science. I took CS10 Spring 2022 and I’m pumped to be back AI’ing for my second time. I came into Berkeley with no coding experience and I remember how my roommates (who were in 61A/B at the time) screens used to look like giberish while they did hw. I had no idea what CS was so I decided just to try it out by taking CS10. The class quickly became my favorite I’ve taken so far at Berkeley as it opened up the world of programming to me in a very beginner-friendly way. I hope to lend other students a hand in finding their way into Computer Science as a whole and maybe even find a passion like I did :)
Maya Nalliah
Hi I’m Maya! I am a freshman majoring in data science with an interest in climate tech! I loved being in cs10, and can’t wait to help students find how remarkable cs is!
Mihir Mirchandani
Hello! My name is Mihir and I am a second year Computer Science major and Data Science minor! I am really looking forward to this amazing semester and I hope you are too! It’s gonna be great! Two truths and 1 lie: I’ve been to New York, I’ve never taken CS 10, I’ve lived in the Bay Area for over 15 years.
Nandini Sharma
Hey there! :) I’m a Sophomore studying Computer Science, and this is my third time being an AI for CS-10. CS-10 was the first CS class I took and it was a big reason I decided to pursue CS, and I am really excited to help you guys discover similar inspiration and passion throughout this course.
Nathan Huynh
What’s up!!! Im currently a freshman intending to major in CS. This is going to be my first time being an AI so I’m very excited to meet new people and help you guys out. Things I like to do in my freetime are playing videogames (such as Valorant and Pokemon). Hit me up if you have any questions or just want to talk. :D
Nhaovaleth Macias
hello! I am a current sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in CS. I took CS10 my spring semester of my freshman year, so I am extremeley excited to be helping out with the course for the first time! I understand the struggles of such an intense subject as someone who came into college with no knowledge of CS, so this semester I hope to become a resource for everyone in their journey through CS10. I hope that you all are in love with CS10 and Imm Thai just as much as I am by the end of the semester, can’t wait to work with everyone :)
Nicole Martinez
Hi everyone! My name is Nicole, and I am a first-year intending to major in CS. I took CS10 last semester and I really enjoyed it! As someone who was new to programming, CS10 was extremely helpful and taught me a lot. I hope you all enjoy this class as much as I did, and please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to being an AI this semester, and to be able to help in any way that I can :)
Pavit Singh
Hey everyone! My name is Pavit and I’m a sophomore studying CS. In my free time I like to play the guitar, follow the Premier League, and hang out with friends. I think CS 10 is a super cool intro to CS and I’m really excited to be helping you guys out as a returning AI this semester. Shoot me an email - I’m always down to grab coffee!
Rachel Hu
Hi, I’m Rachel and I’m a current Freshman studying computer science! I am excited to be an academic intern for CS-10. Although I have had some previous experience in web and iOS development through personal projects, CS-10 was my first official computer science class I have ever taken! As I believe coding is a catalyst for social change, I am excited to help teach computer science to all.
Reem Elyas
Hello! I’m a first-year intended CS major, and this is my first time working as an AI for CS10! I began my programming journey as a high school sophomore, working for my local FIRST robotics team. At Berkeley, I have developed an even greater appreciation for the field, and I look forward to helping others discover their passion for it too!
Ruiyang Xu
Hey there! :) I’m a sophomore MCB student. Glad that I took this course Fall 2021 and have been working as an AI for the third semester. Wonderful experience to help people just as I was.
Sammie Shenon
Hi! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science with a minor in French. I took CS10 Fall 2021 and I loved the course and learned a ton! It was a great entry into the world of Computer Science and made me much more confident going into later Berkeley CS courses. In my free time I love to watch movies, read, get outdoors, and try new food spots. I look forward to being an AI again this semester!
Sofia Bourche
Hi! :) I’m a junior studying CS from San Diego, CA and this is my 5th semester being an AI for CS-10. I discovered my love for programming as a student in CS10, and I hope you will too! In my free time, I enjoy dancing on the Cal Dance Team, baking, surfing, traveling and teaching!
Sophie Lenz
Hi! My name is Sophie and I’m a second year studying CogSci and Data Science. This is my second time as a CS10 AI, and I’m so excited to be helping out again this semester. Outside of class, you can catch me drinking boba, in Ocean Society, or going on walks. Hope to see you all in class! :)
Stacey Yoo
Hi there! My name is Stacey and I’m a sophomore studying Bioengineering. This is my second semester AI-ing for CS-10 (excited to be back)! Definitely looking forward to this year and meeting all of you! In my free time I love to cook, drive, and watch new shows.
Talha Ijaz
Hello Everyone! I am a freshman studying CS, Applied Maths, and Data Science. It’s my first time being part of the CS 10 Community. I took this course last semester and I can assure each and everyone of you that it will not only prepare you for further CS courses, but will also give you a set of skills that will help you succeed in various courses. So be prepared for a fun yet challenging course :)
Vianna Galindo
Hi there!!! I’m Vianna and I am a first year interested in computer science and applied math. Taking CS10 during my first semester at Cal was my introduction to programming. I absolutely fell in love with the course and can’t wait to help other students discover the beauty and joy that is computing. Outside of school I like baking, dancing, listening to all kinds of music, and watching Asian dramas :)
Vivi Thai
Hi everyone! I’m a sophomore majoring in Data Science. I took CS 10 Fall 2021 with no experience, had a great time, and I’ve been an AI ever since! I’m excited to meet and get to know everyone in labs.
Wen Cao
Hi everyone! I’m Wen and I’m a freshman interested in Pure Math, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. This is my second semester of college and my first time AIing CS10! I took CS10 last semester and had tons of joy. I’m a food lover and a big fan of ketchup. I also like running marathons and watching soccer games. Can’t wait to see you all this semester:))))
Xujia Wei
Hello, I’m Xujia(Jessica) Wei, a freshman at Berkeley. This is my first semester being an AI! I took CS 10 on my first semester in Berkeley, which makes me fall in love with CS and Berkeley! I hope you will have a happy semester with CS 10!
Yale Han
Hey everyone! I’m a freshman studying computer science, and I’m excited to return to CS10 as an AI. As with many CS10 students, I started out with little prior experience, but this course helped to build my confidence and knowledge of CS. This is certainly a challenging course, but it is rewarding, and I hope to see everyone discover the ‘beauty and joy of computing” this semester.