Einstein's Corner (EC)  provides a place where students come to  receive tutoring for science courses and mentorship in both academic and non-academic areas. This initiative was created  to meet the needs of the growing population of students studying sciences here at Purchase College. Tutors/mentors, are nominated by faculty members.  Tutors receive training on effective teaching  and mentoring.   One of  the goals of the Einstein Corner is to provide assistance for students who are struggling to grasp science-related coursework or simply want to strengthen their existing knowledge of it. EC also  fosters  camaraderie amongst science majors via peer mentoring/tutoring.  Funding for Einstein Corner is provided by the NSF sponsored RSVP Program.

 

 

 

 

More than thirty students, tutors and faculty members attended the Einstein Corner  Fall re-opening.

Comments about Einstein's Corner:

Dr Taina Chao, Associate Chemistry Professor commented that prior to  Einstein Corner, students received limited academic support beyond the scope of her classes. She also stated that EC tutor, David Philbert ,  who tutors for her course (General Chemistry 1) has been effective in assisting students.

The Einstein Corner has been beneficial to me. There are always tutors to help me in organic chemistry and cell biology”.  David Karavilla, Biology Junior.

 

I’ m currently taking General Chemistry one.    I come to EC about three times a week to receive tutoring.  I’ve learned so much from my tutor and learned how to fully understand the material.  In high school, I had a terrible chemistry teacher and did poorly in this class,but thanks to EC and some hard work, I’ve gone from a “C” student in chemistry to an “A” student!!.  Noel O’Donnell, Biology .

“My name is Vanessa  Assaro and I really enjoy tutoring computer programming games at EC.  Einstein Corner gives the opportunity to practice my communication skills and teaching because I hope to teach similar subjects in the future.  I love helping students understand computers and use them to  create things”. 

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT EINSTEIN'S CORNER

 

                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

October 11,  2006,    Dr A. Williams, Princeton University  professor ,interacted with student over  a festive  lunch.  Later that  day, she  lectured on African - American Woman’s Journey from Manure to DNA”.         

 

Each night, there enthused tutors on duty, who willing and waiting to help their peers to succeed. In addition to the student staff, the Corner is fortunate to have Dr. Irv Ames, a retired physicist, as a volunteer. Professor Shablinsky and her students are thrilled that a qualified Physicists is on board to give assistance. The center covers tutoring in the areas of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, and all their sub-sections (e.g., Cell Biology), so students needing help or wish to advance their knowledge in any of these areas are encouraged to stop by. In addition to excellent tutoring services, the corner contains the text books, solution manuals, and computer programs utilized in various courses, so it functions as a resource center as well! Since Einstein corner opened on Jan. 31, over 100 students have come for assistance. In addition to tutoring services, Einstein Corner provides a dynamic mentoring program to promote student success. This is intended to increase students ’ retention in the STEM fields, as well as to assist them in career and lifestyle decision making. The peer mentors are trained experts in interpersonal skills. They will also assist their peers in discovering their strengths and weakness in order to maximize their potential. The mentoring program will eventually be ex-tended to our collaborating community colleges.