This week's episode features Jeff Erickson, a renowned mathematician and computer scientist that regularly teaches @ UIUC. Listen in to hear about his unorthodox upbringing, lessons learned from having a low GPA in undergrad, different ways to think about algorithms, his teaching philosophy (which shines through in the materials he prepares), and his approach to discovering research topics. This episode will make you a more thoughtful problem solver and expand your horizons when thinking about grades.

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