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---
title: "Course Introduction"
output:
html_document:
number_sections: false
toc: yes
---
<!-- For circle images -->
<style>
.circle img {
border-radius:50%;
}
</style>
```{r setup, echo=FALSE, message=FALSE, warning=FALSE}
rm(list=objects()) # start with a clean workspace
library(knitr)
library(here)
options(knitr.kable.NA = '')
knitr::opts_chunk$set(
fig.width = 4.75,
fig.height = 4.75,
fig.align = "center"
)
```
# Before we start...
For this class, you'll need to install some software and register for some tools. Go to the [course prep](L0-course-prep.html) page to get setup before we get started with class.
# Teaching Team
## Meet your instructor!
[Dr. John Helveston](http://www.jhelvy.com/) is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Management & Systems Engineering. He does research on technological change, electric vehicles, modeling consumer preferences, and China.
<div class="circle">
<img src="images/helveston.jpg" width=250>
</div>
Background:
- 2018 Joined the EMSE Department as an Assistant Professor
- 2016 PhD in Engineering & Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University
- 2015 MS in Engineering & Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University
- 2010 BS in Engineering Science & Mechanics at Virginia Tech
## Meet your teaching assistant (TA)!
Saurav Pantha is a graduate student from Kathmandu, Nepal and is currently earning his MS in Systems Engineering. Before GW, he worked at a business consulting firm based out of Bangalore, India, helping multiple automotive & banking clients to solve business problems through data analytics solutions.
<div class="circle">
<img src="images/pantha.jpg" width=250>
</div>
## Meet your learning assistants (LAs)!
Jennifer Kim is a junior in EMSE and P4A alumni!
<div class="circle">
<img src="images/kim.png" width=250>
</div>
# Quick class orientation
## Slack
All course communication will be managed through [Slack](https://emse-p4a-f20.slack.com).
**You can use Slack to**:
- Ask general questions.
- Ask for help with an assignment.
- Send direct, private messages to each other or the instructors (just like email...but better!)
## RStudio in the browser!
If you're having trouble installing R or RStudio, don't worry - you can quickly launch a _virtual_ version of RStudio in your webbrowser! Click on the <i class="fab fa-r-project"></i> logo in the menu bar and log in with your GWU web ID and password.
**Note**: You must be on the GW network for this to work. If you're off campus, you can get on the network remotely using a [VPN](https://seascf.seas.gwu.edu/vpn-access).
## The syllabus
Take a look at the [syllabus](syllabus.html). This is your contract for the course - review it to learn what will be expected of you throughout the semester and how you will be assessed. Pay attention to the homework assignments and due dates.
## The schedule
The course [schedule](schedule.html) is your road map for the semester. Visit it often to make sure you are well-prepared for class and aware of upcoming dates for assignments, quizzes, etc.
## Communication & Help
This can be a challenging class - don't suffer in silence! Look at the ["Getting Help"](ref-getting-help.html) page, come to office hours, send me a message on Slack.