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Brian D.

HE_HIM • majoring in Chemical Engineering • class of 2026

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.


Questions to ask yourself:

  • Would the student find this person inspiring?
  • Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2015 - 2019 • Loyola Academy, WilmetteWilmette, Illinois
2022 - 2026 • Columbia UniversityNew York, New York
I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Pre-Algebra, Machine Learning / AI, STEM Project, Chemistry, Algebra I, Coding / Programming, K-5 Grade Math, Precalculus / Trigonometry, Calculus, Biology, Robotics / Electronics / CAD, Finance / Investing, Geometry, Physics, Algebra II, Statistics, Reading, 6-8 Grade Science, and Product Design.

Brian D. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Brian is a Ph.D. student at Columbia University studying Chemical Engineering, where he is discovering novel electrochemical materials by applying statistical machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. Additionally, he is an NSF GRFP and Dean Fellow at Columbia, and during his undergraduate studies was a Reagents and Provost Scholar. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Statistics, and Chemistry and a minor in Accounting. Outside of academia, Brian spends a fair amount of time reading, running through Riverside Park, and with his sister and cat, Bromine. Additionally, Brian has spent the last 8 years volunteer tutoring, where he has been perfecting his private teaching style for courses ranging from computer science, mathematics, engineering, chemistry, and physics.

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WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

Columbia University

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