I am posting this as a Ph.D. student at Mines (though I am also teaching faculty). This semester I took CSCI 406, Algorithms, as a remote student. Dr. Dinesh Mehta, the instructor, did a phenomenal job to provide us not only with great videos with slides superimposed in post-processing to great effect, but also interacting with us via Zoom to provide us with direction and assistance on the worksheets that made it an active classroom. His flipping of exams to handle the open-book nature was also extremely well done and much appreciated. It’s clear he cares about students and providing a high-quality experience to all of us. As a remote student, I appreciate his efforts as it ensured I could keep my aging parents safe while providing them the assistance they needed this semester.
Colin Terry
I am honored to work for such flexible, understanding, and hardworking students! You have exceeded my expectations and risen to the challenge that is COVID. And while it has not been easy - and many of you have endured long quarantines and challenging academics - you’ve been positive, you’ve been professional and mature, and you’ve demonstrated a true compassion for the community. Way to go!!! So many have worked hard to adjust and make the most of COVID. I am particularly proud of and...