Tutoring and Academic Assistance

Kevin Haworth
Assistant Teaching Professor/Giles Writer-in-Residence

What to expect when you visit the RFSC Writing Center for help?

Recognizing the need for effective writing in the sciences and engineering, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences provides tutoring and instruction to resident undergraduate students. 

You are encouraged to visit the Writing Center for help with anything from your classroom assignments to your professional documents (e.g., résumés, graduate school personal statements). We're also happy to brainstorm ideas for your projects and help you get started. No matter where you are in your written and oral communications, we'll coach you toward success!

Understanding your role and responsibilities as a writer will help you get the most from a tutoring session. The emphasis in the EMS writing center is to help you become a better oral and written communicator, not simply to fix the errors or proofread for you.  Come prepared and ask questions. Take an active role in discovering how to improve your writing. The process of learning to write more effectively is as important as the product.

Writing Center Appointments:

You can schedule an appointment on https://calendly.com/kevinhaworth/students

Contact

Kevin Haworth
Assistant Teaching Professor
Ryan Family Student Center
14N Deike Building
814-863-6077
krh5564@psu.edu

JIngchun Chen
Assistant Teaching Professor
Instructor for Math 140G / Math 141G
EMS Math Learning Support

Math courses form part of the foundation for many majors in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Understanding the concepts taught in these courses will help you succeed in upper-level courses.

Math Help and Learning Support

EMS Math help is provided in the Ryan Family Student Center.

Refer to the RFSC Canvas page for specific hours when help is available.

Courses supported in EMS math help include :

• MATH 22
• MATH 26
• MATH 41
• MATH 140
• MATH 141
• MATH 230
• MATH 231
• MATH 232
• MATH 250
• MATH 251
• PHYS 250
• PHYS 251
• PHYS 211
• PHYS 212 

Contact

JIngchun Chen
Assistant Teaching Professor
Ryan Family Student Center
14F Deike Building
814-865-6350 

jfc6500@psu.edu

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