ABOUT

Howdy, we are the Engineering Teaching Assistant Organization (TAO)!

We are an engineering student organization that supports the peer teachers, professors, and students of Texas A&M’s first-year engineering courses (ENGR 102 and 216).

This is done via building community on our discord -- giving quick answers on on homework and assignments, virtual office hours, and advice from other students and upperclassmen. We also provide in-person and online exam reviews, using the insight of students who previously took the course and current professors which you can view under resources.

IMPACT

The server has been active since September 23rd, 2022 @9PM for students and @7PM for PT’s.

Starting September 25th, announcements have gone up (delivered by their TA’s) in many professor’s sections (in class and via Canvas section announcements) with join links for students.


⬜ Total hours

919.40

⬜ Unique members

673

⬜ Unique channels

15


Membership has reached over 1778 members as of October 20th, 2022 which (to my understanding) comprises roughly 40% of all ENGR102 students and TA’s.


Impact graph
Discord impact

⬆️ Real impact 👀

MEMBERSHIP

While TAO serves all PTs and students of ENGR 102 and 216, our members are those who pass both of these courses and then use their skills to help future students on our discord and in our reviews.

Applications to be a member open soon, and will be announced via our discord.

The process will include an application and interview.

So if TAO has positively impacted you and you want to give back, please check in then! We’d love to have you as a member.

MEET THE OFFICERS

The students behind TAO's events, resources, and community.

EXECUTIVES

Tristan-Lee Aujong

Tristan-Lee Aujong

Co-President

Computer Science

If you like cars hmu, I drive a (slow) Civic Si

Larissa Kim

Larissa Kim

Co-President

Computer Science

Hi! I am an aspiring software developer and love to draw, play music, and pc games!

Anderson Loan

Anderson Loan

Content Chair

Electrical Engineering

I'm from Houston TX I love hanging out with friends and watching horror movies

Gabrielle Idzi

Gabrielle Idzi

Server & Bot Chair

Mechatronics

Howdy, I'm El - the Server/Bot Branch Chair with the major MXET '27 and minor EMSI. I like to write, read, and listen to different types of media.

Ian Kong

Ian Kong

Social Chair

Industrial Engineering

Majoring in Industrial Engineering and a Social Officer of TAO. I love building Gunpla model kits and enjoy playing casual sports like pickleball and bowling.

Andrew Zheng

Andrew Zheng

Web Chair

Computer Science

I also love cats, and spend the days playing indie games and reading manga

Alex Gonce

Alex Gonce

Officer / PT Training Team

Computer Engineering

I completed my undergrad in Computer Engineering and am pursuing a Masters in Engineering Education with the eventual goal of becoming a professor.

Dr. Niki Ritchey

Dr. Niki Ritchey

TAO Advisor

OFFICERS

Bethany Tran

Bethany Tran

Content Officer

Computer Engineering

Hi, my name is Bethany and I'm a senior in Computer Engineering. I really enjoy web dev and design. My other hobbies include watching movies and listening to music.

Charles Cai

Charles Cai

Content Officer

Biomedical Engineering

Howdy, I'm a senior at Texas A&M studying biomedical engineering. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, learning foreign languages, and playing board games.

Tinh-Dan Ha

Tinh-Dan Ha

Content Officer

Computer Engineering

Howdy! My name is Dan and I am a '28 CPEN major. I enjoy playing sports and drawing, and also enjoy playing chess

Adithya Karthikeyan

Adithya Karthikeyan

Content Officer

Computer Science

Howdy all! My name is Adithya and I'm a CSCE major and trying to also double major in Statistics. In my free time, I love to work out and I'm a big time reader

Anthony Pham

Anthony Pham

Server & Bot Officer

Engineering Technology

Howdy! I am a MXET major, class of 2025, from Katy, TX, and I am the server chair for TAO! I really love gaming, coding, and hanging out with friends!

Lawrence Wong

Lawrence Wong

Server & Bot Officer

Computer Science

Howdy! I'm a Computer Science Major in the class of '26 and I'm looking to get a masters degree and specialize in ML. In my free time I enjoy sleeping.

Thien Nguyen

Thien Nguyen

Server & Bot Officer

Computer Science

Howdy, my name is Thien Nguyen. I'm originally from Houston and I'm a sophomore studying computer science with an interest in computational mathematics.

Lixing Sun

Lixing Sun

Server & Bot Officer

Computer Science

ENTP and casual hobbyist. I like adventure, plunderphonics, volleyball, art, and getting to know people!

Owen Cai

Owen Cai

Social & Web Officer

Computer Science

I solve interesting problems by inputting runes into a magic stone

Jennie Nguyen

Jennie Nguyen

Social Officer

Electrical Engineering

In my free time I enjoy doing digital art and exploring new food places around town!

Antony Quach

Antony Quach

Social Officer

Computer Engineering

I like to draw, mainly muscles and anatomy, I also play tennis and go to the gym frequently

Peter Phan

Peter Phan

Web Officer

Computer Science

Howdy! I'm Peter. I love to make music, play games, and learn about software development!

Leon Nguyen

Leon Nguyen

Web Officer

Computer Science, Statistics

Howdy, my name is Leon. I love cats and playing TFT.

FORMER PRESIDENTS

Ryan Kabir

Ryan Kabir

Co-Founder

Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

Hi! I'm Ryan. I founded TAO in 2022 with Casey and Lily and am a former President. I love consumer tech, skincare, watching YouTube videos and shows, and playing games like Valorant and Genshin. I also occasionally make YouTube videos and short content @ryankbr. After graduation, I'll be joining Microsoft as a Software Engineer. Feel free to keep up with me on LinkedIn or on my personal website!

Casey Pei

Casey Pei

Co-Founder

Computer Science

(she/her) My name is Casey and one of the co-founders of TAO. We made this club with the intention of helping students through their first year of engineering and we hope we continue to do better and better! In my free time I make useless updates to my personal website, draw, and watch video essays on Youtube :)

Sophia Phu

Sophia Phu

Former President

Computer Engineering

Hi I'm Sophia!! I'm a sophomore computer engineering student who loves programming, software development, violin, and TAO.

Ashley Zhang

Ashley Zhang

Former Co-President

Computer Science

Hi! I'm Ashley. I love programming, fashion, my dog Cici, chess, and shoegaze music. This summer I've been playing a LOT of Realm of the Mad God.