Tutor Directory

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Nico Bove

  • Tutoring Co-Coordinator
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Nico is a third-year student from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with a focus on Application Development. Outside the classroom, Nico is involved with the Penn State School of Music and enjoys playing music with other students and community members. Nico also enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and working with computers.


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Maria Czura

  • Human-Centered Design and Development

Maria Czura is a third-year studying Human-Centered Design and Development and is a member of the Schreyer Honors College. Maria is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Maria is an active participant in Schreyer for Women, Women in IST, and Gamma Tau Phi. In her free time, Maria likes to play volleyball and read.


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Mohamed Elmanzalawi

  • Data Science

Mohamed Elmanzalawi is a second-year student majoring in Data Science with an application in Business. He enjoys playing basketball and soccer and learning new languages in his free time.


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Erica Fleming

  • Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning

Erica Fleming is the Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning in the College of IST. She runs both the Learning Assistant and Peer Tutoring programs in the college. In addition to her role in IST, she is also a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. She lives in Bellefonte with her family and enjoys hiking, knitting, and reading in her spare time. 


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Natalie Gibson

  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Natalie Gibson is a fourth-year student from Frisco, Texas majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with a focus in Application Development. Outside of classes, Natalie works an internship in the field, reads, enjoys watching movies with friends, and drinks lots of coffee.


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Hardik Jain

  • Tutoring Co-Coordinator
  • Enterprise Technology Integration

Hardik Jain is a third-year majoring in Enterprise Technology Integration and focusing on Application Development. Along with his degree, Hardik is procuring a certificate from the Smeal College of Business for Business Fundamentals. Outside class, he is involved with IST Peer Tutoring Program as well as Residential Dining. Hardik enjoys playing video games, traveling, reading, and shopping. He is a part of the Indian Cultures and Languages Club, IST Benefiting THON club, and IST Consulting Group.


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Eileen Jeon

  • LA Director
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Eileen Jeon is majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with a focus in Geopolitics expected to graduate in Spring of 2023. Eileen is originally from South Korea but is now relocated to Pensacola, FL. Outside of classes, Eileen is the Student Director of Learning Assistants and a peer tutor. Eileen enjoys spending time with her new puppy, Finley, and going on adventures with freinds. 


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Drew Kennedy

  • Data Sciences

Drew Kennedy is a third-year majoring in Data Science. He’s originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In his spare time he enjoys watching Netflix, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.


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Nathanael Kovscek

  • Data Sciences

Nathanael Kovscek is a fourth-year student majoring in Applied Data Science and minoring in Economics. When he isn’t working on school, he can be found reading or playing sports. Nathanael is from the Greater Pittsburgh Area.


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Andrew Maier

  • Tutoring Co-Coordinator
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

Andrew Maier, class of 2024, is a Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations major and Economics minor. He is a THON Technology captain and the treasurer for Alliance Christian Fellowship. Outside of the classroom, Andrew enjoys swimming, photography, and hiking.