College of Engineering

Academic Coaching: What Is It?

Concerned about academic success? Want to consult someone about improving your grades, managing your time, or test preparation?  A coach is someone who will help you clarify your academic goals and enhance your academic skills and performance. Academic coaching is a partnership that provides an opportunity to explore how your academic performance can be taken to a new level.  The academic coaches in the College of Engineering are happy to help you. Coaches are available to any undergraduate in the College of Engineering.

Academic Coaching FAQ on The HUBBUB.

Questions: engrcoaching@oregonstate.edu

Not an Engineer? You can still get coached through OSU's Academic Success Center.  

Academic Coaches 

	Tanner Alberts Tanner Alberts is a senior in Mechanical Engineering.  He graduated from Sheldon High School in Eugene.  His favorite hobbies are playing guitar (for 11 years) and amateur graphic design.  Tanner’s time is currently being dedicated to senior design.  He is designing a “chicken tractor” which will operate autonomously and be solar powered.  Tanner will be graduating in the summer and heading to Intel in Portland!
	Anthony Amsberry Anthony is a junior in Bioengineering and part of the University Honors College.  He is originally from the lovely town of Beaverton, though he allegedly likes Corvallis better.  Anthony enjoys playing tennis, playing guitar, backpacking, running, traveling, and taking part in various other mind-enriching activities.
	Luke Cach Luke is a junior from Portland studying Bioengineering with a pre-medicine option.  He is involved with multiple organizations on campus including CBEE club, the Newman Center, and the College of Engineering Ambassador program.  Luke enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures.  In his leisure time, Luke likes to hike, play tennis, rock climb, and perform music.
	Sabrina Ireland Currently an honors student in Nuclear Engineering, Sabrina graduated high school from a small town in Idaho. She has worked as an intern at two national laboratories, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency. Sabrina loves photography, the outdoors and traveling. Learning is one of her greatest passions.
	Chelsea McConnell Chelsea is a sophomore from Eugene, Oregon, majoring in Chemical Engineering.  She is enrolled in the University Honors College and is a member of the CBEE Student Club and the Sustainable Energy Initiative.  She is addicted to reading good books and loves spending time outdoors hiking and running.
	Mike Nielson Mike, currently a junior in Nuclear Engineering, graduated high school in Colorado and then left to join the Navy.  He was a student in the Navy's nuclear propulsion training program before coming to Oregon State to complete his degree.  Mike enjoys snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and traveling.  Mike is also involved with both the OSU and Navy ROTC rifle teams.