Supplemental Instruction sessions begin Week 2 of the semester. SI Leaders will also email SI session information to students enrolled in their course section(s) when session information is available. Updated session schedules will be posted below during the second week of the semester.

Please click on a course below to view updated session times for the course you are enrolled in. Students from other course sections are welcome to attend SI for their course, but please be advised that course content and pace may differ across sections. Exam and Final Exam review information will be posted when available. You will also be contacted via email regarding exam reviews. If you are not receiving these emails, please speak to the leader for your course to be added to the corresponding list. Your official USC email account will automatically be used to receive these updates.

NOTE: Please refrain from sharing SI worksheets and recordings to people and platforms outside of USC. It is against USC policy to post SI materials to external websites such as CourseHero. 

 

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Biological Sciences SI Session Schedules

  • TTh 2-3:20 pm

    SI Leader: Vivian Wu

    Major: Biochemistry

    Hometown: China

    Campus Involvement:Delta Phi Kappa sorority; Wrise Club, Oral Health Systematic Project; Delta Delta Sigma Pre Dental Honor Society

    Favorite Thing to do in LA: Hangout at the beach

    Fun fact: I used to think Europe is a country.

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  • MWF 9-9:50am
    SI Leader: Anna Liu

    Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Marketing

    Hometown: Princeton, NJ

    Campus Involvement: Traditional Chinese Dance, Trojan Debate Society
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: get Honeymee ice cream!

    Fun Fact: I am strangely skilled at whistling.

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  • MWF 10-10:50 am
    SI Leader: Emma Lu

    Major/Minor:Biological Sciences/Public Health

    Hometown: New Jersey
    Campus Involvement: Chemistry Research at the Fieser Lab, EMSC, Avenues Consulting, Science Outreach, Alpha Epsilon Delta, SC Healthcare Outreach
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Cafe hopping, SoulCycle, and exploring new places!
    Fun Fact:I did competitive figure skating growing up!

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  • MWF 10-10:50

    SI Leader: Darren Zhou

    Major/Minor: Biotechnology/Spanish
    Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
    Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Mobile Clinic at USC, Research Assistant at The Emamaullee Transplant Immunology Lab, and Flying Samaritans
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Climbing up the H of the Hollywood sign, putting my headphones on, drinking coffee, and eating healthy
    Fun Fact:I had a liver transplant when I was young.

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  • TTh 9:30-10:50 am

    SI Leader: Malik Brown

    Major/Minor: Human Biology

    Hometown: Los Angeles, California
    Campus Involvement: EMT with the EMSC Club, Biology and Spanish tutor for our student-athletes, MEDlife club member, African American in Health Club member

    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA:I love surfing at hidden beach spots along the Pacific Coast Highway. I love shopping at various thrift spots as well as Melrose. LA is a melting pot of multiple cultures, so I love trying new foods around the city.

    Fun Fact: I lived in Cape Town, South Africa for 4 years.

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  • MWF 11-11:50
    SI Leader:     Jana Zatar

    Major/Minor: Human Biology/Intermedia Arts
    Hometown: Charleston, WV
    Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Researcher in the Chiolo Lab, USC Virtual Chemistry Lab Design Project, Delta Delta Sigma Pre-Dental Honor Society (DDS), Oral Systemic Health Project (OSHP), Joint Educational Project (JEP), and Middle Eastern/North African Student Assembly (MENASA)
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Finding new restaurants, going to the beach, and playing tennis with friends!
    Fun Fact: I’ve been into photography since I was 11, and it’s given me the chance to shoot senior portraits and action shots at sports games!

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  • TTh 2:00-3:20 pm
    SI Leader:     Kayla Jung

    Major/Minor: Biological Sciences (MCDB)/Two Dimensional Art
    Hometown: Palos Verde, CA
    Campus Involvement: SC Healthcare Outreach, Alpha Epsilon Delta, SCout, Research Assistant at CHLA
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Finding cute coffee shops, thrifting, going to the beach, and taking a picture of every cute dog I see!
    Fun Fact:I climbed the Sydney Bridge in Australia (I have a fear of heights)!

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  • SI Leader: Daniel Lin

    Major/Minor: Biological Sciences
    Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
    Campus Involvement: Global Medical Brigade, Student Symphony Orchestra, Tsukamoto Lab
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Trivia nights with friends
    Fun Fact: I’ve appeared briefly in a top 20 highest-grossing domestic film in Taiwan.

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Chemistry SI Session Schedules

  • MWF 9-9:50

    SI Leader: Matthew Cheah

    Major/Minor: Biological Sciences (MCDB)/ Healthcare Studies
    Hometown: La Habra, CA
    Campus Involvement:USC Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP); Pick-Up on 32nd; Burnout Research and Undergraduate Health (BRUH) Lab; Moore Lab; Supplemental Instruction

    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love going to different USC games (I saw LeBron at Galen once!!), exploring local neighborhoods like Echo Park and West Hollywood, visiting scrumptious beaches (Will Rogers mmmm), and eating all sorts of wonderfully delicious foods (especially Asian and Mexican food).
    Fun Fact: I adore albums (and feel sorry for those who only listen to singles). My favorite artists are Clairo, beabadoobee, Tyler, the Creator, and Kendrick Lamar.

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  • MWF 10-10:50am
    SI Leader: Aaryan Midha

    Major/Minor: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention/Addiction Science

    Hometown: Rocklin, CA

    Campus Involvement: Student Association for Addiction Science, Los Angeles Community Impact, Blueprints for Pangaea, Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program, Keck Student Ambassadors, SC Diabetes, Trojan Health Volunteers, Well-Being and Health Outreach Ambassador, SC Project RISHI
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Watch the sunset and try new restaurants!
    Fun Fact: I can hold my breath underwater for over 3 minutes!

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    MWF 11-11:50am
    SI Leader: Alisha Huang

    Major/Minor: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

    Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
    Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Prison Education Project Course Leader, Remedy Through Music, Research Assistant at the USC Brain and Music Lab + Center for Music, Brain, and Society
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Exploring different cafes and restaurants, hiking, photographing the city (@iandphone), playing basketball, doing CorePower Yoga, and going to concerts!
    Fun Fact: I can speak 4 languages!

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    SI Leader: Suchi (Charmi) Desai

    Major/Minor: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, MS Global Medicine
    Hometown: Toronto, Canada
    Campus Involvement: Research Assistant in the CHOICES Lab, Trojan Health Volunteers, Keck Student Ambassador, USC American Cancer Society E-Board
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: try new coffee and bagel places, go to the beach, concerts, and driving around with my friends
    Fun Fact: I can speak 4 languages!

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  • SI Leader: Helen Highland

    Major/Minor: Chemistry, Chemical Nanoscience. Minor: Video Game Programming
    Hometown: Beijing, China
    Campus Involvement: USC Trojan Boxing Club, Research @ Marinescu’s Group
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Coffee shop hopping
    Fun Fact: I love playing rhythm games, might catch me casually playing at Leavey during a “study break”

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    MWF 9-9:50

    SI Leader: Alex Fazilat

    Major/Minor: Neuroscience/Middle Eastern Studies
    Hometown: Los Altos, CA
    Campus Involvement: Dornsife Ambassador, Researcher at the NeuroEndocrinology of Social Ties (NEST) Lab, FSH Outreach & Mentorship, COPE Health Scholars, Researcher at the Hagey Laboratory
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Go to the beach (Manhattan Beach is the best), find the most delicious sushi spots, and play pick-up basketball!
    Fun Fact: I love solving the Rubik’s Cube!

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  • MWF 10-10:50am
    SI Leader: Shamoli Ghosh

    Major/Minor: Human Biology/ French and Healthcare Studies

    Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA

    Campus Involvement: Co-President of HSEP; Director of External Affairs for Trojan Shelter; Anatomical Sciences Research Assistant at Keck School of Medicine
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Trying out new restaurants in LA, cafe hopping, going to the farmers’ market!

    Fun Fact: I’ve never watched Breaking Bad, but everyone assumes I have (including my mom).

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  • MWF 10-10:50am
    SI Leader: Melody Yazdi

    Major/Minor: Quantitative Biology (BS + MS)

    Hometown: San Jose, CA

    Campus Involvement: Lozito Lab in Norris Comprehensive Center, Reverse Osmosis Acapella, USC ART (Art Rehabilitation Therapy), USC Project Sunshine, Trojan Health Volunteers
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Trying out new matcha places, getting my nails done, or going to different concerts!

    Fun Fact: I’ve been to rolling loud LA every year of college, and I’m planning on going again this year 🙂

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  • MWF 1-1:50pm
    SI Leader: Matthew Rodriguez

    Major/Minor: Human Biology/Computer Science
    Hometown: Westchester, NY
    Campus Involvement: CAIS++ Curriculum Lead, LBSA
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to the beach, finding good restaurants, and exploring!
    Fun Fact: I love crocheting.

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  • MWF 1-1:50pm

    SI Leader: Natalia Brar

    Major/Minor: Human Biology and Business Administration

    Hometown: Torrance, CA
    Campus Involvement: Trojan Health Volunteers, Partners In Health Engage, USC Cancer Relief Chapter, Volunteer at OIC, and Cathartic
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to the beach and trying new coffee shops
    Fun Fact: I love snowboarding and want to go in Switzerland

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  • SI Leader: Jason Toliao

    Major/Minor: Neuroscience

    Hometown: San Jose, CA
    Campus Involvement: USC Club Beach Volleyball Team
    USC Troy Philippines (Director of Outreach)
    USC Conversations without borders (Founder)
    Research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love to try new places to eat and go to the beach (Manhattan is my favorite.)
    Fun Fact: I have never had a cup of coffee in my life!

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  • MWF 1-1:50 pm
    SI Leader: Shiori Fukutome

    Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
    Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
    Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Researcher at Offringa Lab, Advocates for Healthy Aging, FSH Mentorship
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to the beach with friends
    Fun Fact:I ran into my favorite volleyball player in a driver’s school!

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  • SI Leader: Rahul Naveen

    Major/Minor: Neuroscience/ Spanish

    Hometown: Simi Valley, CA

    Campus Involvement: EMSC, Remedy Through Music, Mobile Clinic at USC, Gerontology Research Assistant at Lifespan Cognition Lab
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going for long runs, visiting the beach, exploring cute cafes, and trying anything adventurous.

    Fun Fact: I love music and can play four instruments!

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Economics SI Session Schedules

  • SI Leader: Jacob Leland Waldo

    Major/Minor: Economics and Data Science
    Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
    Campus Involvement: I am getting involved with on-campus research and was a GM for AMA.
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Go to movie theaters, the beach, and find new restaurants to try.
    Fun Fact: I wanted to be an artist growing up, and even though I’ve found passion in other fields, I still love to draw and paint during my free time!

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Human Biology SI Session Schedules

  • SI Leader: Laura Schusser

    Major: Human Biology/Business and Screenwriting
    Hometown: London
    Campus Involvement: Mental Health Research Intern at AII, Science Writer for The Nucleus, Director of Scholarship at Delta Gamma
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Swimming in the ocean, hiking Runyon Canyon, thrifting in Silverlake, finding the best pesto pasta in LA, trying new restaurants
    Fun Fact: I’m vegetarian but I love hot dogs.

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Math SI Session Schedules

  • SI Leader: Mowen Zhao

    Major/Minor: Astronomy/AI applications
    Hometown: Guangxi, China
    Campus Involvement: E-board member of the Society of Physics student. Rocket Propulsion Lab. Students for the exploration and development of space(SEDS)
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA:
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  • SI Leader: Advay Iyer

    Major/Minor: Computer Engineering and Computer Science
    Hometown: New Delhi, India
    Campus Involvement: Literally any sports related activity!
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love the concerts, the beaches and the restaurants!
    Fun Fact: I have met almost every famous Indian cricket player from our generation!

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  • SI Leader: Nerine Suryadi

    Major/Minor: Applied and Computational Math/Business Finance
    Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
    Campus Involvement: Math club, IIG
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Explore cafes and restaurants in Ktown, catch late night views at Griffith, the grove, Disneyland
    Fun Fact: I have watched the entirety of FRIENDS 5 times!

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  • SI Leader: Terry Tao

    Major/Minor: Mathematics, Computer Science
    Hometown: Guangzhou, China
    Campus Involvement: Open Alpha Game Design Club Vice President, GLAMOR NLP & Robotics Lab Student Researcher, Computer Graphics Research, Trojan Scholars Society Academic and Professional Development Committee
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Going to Concerts!
    Fun Fact: I am Cross-Dominant, which means I have varied dominant hands for tasks. For example, I strum guitars with my left hand, but hold tennis rackets with my right hand!

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Physics SI Session Schedules

  • SI Leader: Jasmine Ahdoot

    Major/Minor: Health and Human Sciences/Spanish
    Hometown: Pasadena, CA
    Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Delta New Member Coordinator, MedLife Director of Membership, USC Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab Assistant, Keck Emergency Department Volunteer, KSOM Medical Spanish Tutor

    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: I love going to concerts and music festivals!

    Fun Fact: I work in the same research lab that I was a participant in when I tore my ACL.

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  • SI Leader: Devansh Bansal

    Major/Minor: Computational Neuroscience/Songwriting
    Hometown: San Jose, CA
    Campus Involvement: Asli Baat Acappella, Escape SC, USC Admission Center
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Go to concerts like at Greek Theatre or SoFi, and discover new cafes and restaurants with friends.
    Fun Fact: I can beatbox!

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  • SI Leader: Harry Zhang

    Major/Minor: Physics/CECS
    Hometown: Beijing, China

    Campus Involvement: Research Assistance at Boedicker’s Lab
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Hiking/Biking
    Fun Fact: I cannot live without pizza.

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  • SI Leader: Anusha Madapura

    Major/Minor: Applied and Computational Mathematics/ Violin Performance

    Hometown: Bangalore, India
    Campus Involvement: Research @ SAIL, Student Symphony Orchestra, NeuroTech

    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Hiking, running at Santa Monica, trying new restaurants, karaoke

    Fun Fact: I’ve been into photography since I was 11, and it’s given me the chance to shoot senior portraits and action shots at sports games!

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Psychology SI Session Schedules

  • TTh 11:00-12:20

    SI Leader: Riley Casey

    Major/Minor: Psychology/ Natural Science
    Hometown: Carmel, NY
    Campus Involvement: AED, Science Outreach, Emergency Medicine Club, Spring Admit Mentor, Research Assistant
    Favorite thing(s) to do in LA: Discovering new places to eat and hiking
    Fun Fact: I know how to play bass guitar and tenor saxophone.

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