Teaching

Megan has a wide array of teaching experiences, including TA experiences for social networks analysis, introduction to python, and database management and system design courses.

An introduction to Exponential Random Graph Models, focusing on parameter estimation algorithms and explanations.

Teaching Assistantships:

[NU] = Northwestern University

[USTC] = University of Science and Technology of China

[CP] = California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Spring 2023:
- [NU] MSC 492 – Leading and Leveraging Networks
- [NU] COMP_SCI 396/COMM_ST 352/IEMS_341 – Social Network Analysis
Fall 2022:
- [USTC] COMM 6416P – Social Network Analysis
- [NU] PhD Bootcamp Introduction to Python
Fall 2018 – Spring 2019:
- [CP] IME 312 – Database Management and System Design

Mentorship:

Science of Networks in Communities (SONIC) Lab [Fall 2022 – Present]:

Hired and mentored data science interns listed below:
Kevin Li, Vicky Wei, Erica Zhou, Eleanor Colligan, Gulsimo Osimi, and Milan Shah.

Cal Poly Study Sessions Senior Leader [Fall 2017 – Spring 2019]:

Led bi-weekly study sessions
Trained new study session leaders

Outside of the classroom:

SPLASH at Northwestern University [Spring 2022]:

Volunteered for a high school program, giving a lecture on productivity

FIRST Robotics Competition Science Camps [Summer 2012 – Summer 2016]:

Developed and led STEM-focused summer and winter camps for elementary and middle school students

White Dragon Martial Arts Instructor [Fall 2015 – Summer 2016]:

Led kung fu private lessons and group classes for ages 4 – 64