Teaching

Introduction to Data Analysis in R

Instructor, 2022, 2023 GEMS Informatics Center, University of Minnesota
Introductory workshop designed for those who are new to R and are interested in learning the basics of using R for data analysis

Spatial Data Analysis in R

Co-Instructor, 2022, 2023 GEMS Informatics Center, University of Minnesota
Workshop series on how to work with spatial data in R, starting from importing different spatial datasets and creating simple maps, to conducting basic geocomputation on vector and raster data.

Big Data Methods in Economics

Guest Lecturer, Fall 2021 Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
Guest lecturer on spatial data analysis in R for graduate students in applied economics

R for Applied Economics Short Course

Instructor, September 2019
School of Business Administration, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
Instructor for R software workshops. Independently developed course materials and conducted two workshops to teach graduate students on how to use R for applied economics research with hands-on computer sessions.

APEC 8601 Natuaral Resource Economics

TA, Fall 2016
Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
Assisted in preparing and grading homework. Independently prepared and lectured two classes on optimal control theory and numerical methods.

Introduction to Numerical Analysis Software

Instructor, Summer 2016
Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
Instructor for summer short course on MATLAB software. Independently developed the syllabus, conducted lectures, led computer lab sessions and prepared and graded homework.

CFANS 3001 Pests and Crop Protection

TA, Spring 2010
Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota
Led lab sections on identifying plant diseases; assisted all lab preparations; graded assignments. Also lectured one class on crop disease management strategies.

High school biology class

Volunteer TA, Spring 2011
Murray Junior High School, Saint Paul, MN
Volunteer teaching assistant for middle school biology class

Middle school biology class

Volunteer Teacher, May 2006
Taijing Middle School, Beijing, China
Volunteer teacher for middle school biology class

Middle school volunteer teacher

Volunteer Teacher, Summer 2005
Qinghai Province, China
Volunteer teacher at middle schools for teaching and education