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Jun 29, 2023 39 min

#28 - Jeff Erickson: Cracking the Code: GPA, Algorithms, Pedagogy, and Research

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This week's episode features Jeff Erickson, a renowned mathematician and computer scientist that regularly teaches @ UIUC. Listen in to hear about his unorthodox upbringing, lessons learned from having a low GPA in undergrad, different ways to think about algorithms, his teaching philosophy (which shines through in the materials he prepares), and his approach to discovering research topics. This episode will make you a more thoughtful problem solver and expand your horizons when thinking about grades. Make sure to check out Jeff’s website Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

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