{"678663":{"#nid":"678663","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Recognizing Excellence: SCI Names First TA Scholarship Recipient","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Computing Instruction (SCI) has awarded its first Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship to Ethan Fox, a 4th-year Computer Engineering student. This scholarship, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-endowment-recognizes-teaching-assistants-dedication-fellow-students\u0022\u003Ecreated in 2022 by SCI Associate Chair Mary Hudachek-Buswell\u003C\/a\u003E, highlights exceptional contributions from undergraduate teaching assistants (TAs).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFox, who graduated from Lumpkin County High School in Dahlonega, credits Georgia Tech\u2019s reputation in computing and engineering and the state\u2019s scholarship offerings as key factors in his decision to enroll. Now, as a senior focusing on distributed computing and systems design, he says his experience as a teaching assistant has significantly shaped his academic journey.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI became interested in becoming a teaching assistant after seeing what a community the TAs of CS 1332 have and how important they are in the course,\u201d he said. Inspired by TAs in his classes, he joined the team for Hudachek-Buswell\u2019s Data Structures and Algorithms course seven semesters ago.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the years, Fox\u2019s responsibilities as a TA have grown immensely. Starting with grading homework and leading recitations, he advanced to serving as head TA during the summer of 2023, where he managed a team of 13 new TAs, occasionally lectured, and oversaw exam processes. For the past three semesters, he has held the role of exam senior TA, a position involving exam development and coordination with professors and fellow TAs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFox finds deep fulfillment in his work, particularly in connecting with students one-on-one and being part of the TA community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI really enjoy holding office hours. It\u2019s fun to make direct connections and then see students do well on exams,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve also met my closest friends through TA-ing for this course.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Hudachek-Buswell informed Fox that he had been chosen as the scholarship\u2019s first recipient, he was surprised and appreciative. He also expressed gratitude to the donors who made the scholarship possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe scholarship recognizes not only Fox\u2019s academic achievements but his positive influence on his peers and the broader Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was honestly very surprised. Dr. Hudachek-Buswell told me personally and I was very thankful for being selected,\u201d he said. \u201cI would just like to say thank you, and these donations make a real difference in students\u2019 lives. I feel very fortunate.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs he graduates this semester, Fox plans to continue his studies at Georgia Tech, pursuing a master\u2019s degree in computer engineering while serving as a graduate TA.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFox encourages other students to consider taking on the role of a TA, describing it as an invaluable opportunity for personal and professional growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI believe TA-ing is a worthwhile thing to do at Tech. It provides so many opportunities in terms of networking and personal growth as a teacher and communicator,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe people I have met and group I have become a part of have had a large impact on what I do now, and what I want to do in the future.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFox\u2019s dedication, leadership, and commitment to education exemplify the qualities the SCI Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship seeks to honor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help support exceptional TAs, donations to the SCI Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship can be made \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/46972\/donations\/new\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E In the Designation box, donors may enter: Purpose: (55D931) CoC\/SCI - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship Endowment.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Ethan Fox Receives First Undergrad TA Scholarship"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Computing Instruction (SCI) awarded its first Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship to Ethan Fox, a 4th-year Computer Engineering student.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"SCI awarded its first Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship."}],"uid":"36613","created_gmt":"2024-11-26 17:10:08","changed_gmt":"2024-11-26 17:23:51","author":"Emily Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-26T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-26T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675739":{"id":"675739","type":"image","title":"2X6A0283.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFox has served as a SCI TA for several semesters, saying he found community among fellow TAs. 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