EECS 110: Meet the Instructor

I'd love to hear from you with any questions that you may have! Please get in touch with me!

MADELYN GATCHEL    gatchel@umich.edu

Hi! I'm Madelyn Gatchel, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science and Engineering, advised by Professor Michael Wellman in the Strategic Reasoning Group. My research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and algorithmic game theory.

I came to computer science through a love of math and problem-solving—but I was intimidated to take my first CS class. I hadn't taken any CS before college, and it was my pre-major advisor's simple encouragement—“I believe in your ability to succeed”—that gave me the confidence to sign up. That support, along with mentorship from many others, is why I'm here today and why I love teaching this course. If you're feeling uncertain about CS, I'm here to tell you: I believe in your ability to succeed, and I hope you'll consider taking EECS 110.

I'm passionate about teaching, mentorship, and supporting students from all backgrounds as they begin their journey in computer science. Feel free to reach out with questions or just to say hi.