Spring 2025 Penn Engineering Online TA Awards
Congratulations to the Spring 2025 TA Award winners! These outstanding Teaching Assistants are being recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Penn Engineering Online Program and their commitment to providing a supportive learning environment for our students.

Naomi Makishi
Master of Computer and Information Technology
Head TA for CIT 5910: Introduction to Software Development
Award for Excellence in Student Support: Faculty Nominated

Keith Neruda
Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence
Head TLP for CIT 5950: Computer Systems Programming
Award for Excellence in Student Support: Faculty Nominated

Rut Vyas
Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science
Head TA for CIS 5500: Databases & Information Systems
Award for Excellence in Student Support: Faculty Nominated

Quiyet Brul
Master of Computer and Information Technology
TA for CIT 5910: Introduction to Software Development
Award for Excellence in Student Support: Student Nominated

Scarlett Huang
Master of Computer and Information Technology
IT-TA for Multiple Penn Engineering Online Courses
TA for CIS 5500: Databases & Information Systems
Award for Excellence in Student Support: Student Nominated

Ercag Pince
Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence
TA for ESE 5410: Machine Learning for Data Science & ESE 5420: Statistics for Data Science
Award for Excellence in Student Support: Student Nominated
As crucial and collaborative members of the Penn Engineering Online community, our Teaching Assistants provide exceptional educational experiences to students around the globe. LEARN MORE about the Teaching Assistant program, the Teaching and Learning Practicum (TLP) and other opportunities to get involved in peer support.