Advising Questions?
Advising questions may be sent to pcas.advising@umich.edu
Advising Questions?
Advising questions may be sent to pcas.advising@umich.edu
Minor Advising Appointment Options
Brian Miller and Tyrone Stewart are be available for advising, declaring, progress statements, and senior audits regarding minors.
Declare a PCAS Minor.
How to declare a minor in Computing for Expression or Computing for Scientific Discovery.
Course Support Options
Instructional Assistants (IAs) are available for in-person drop-in advising in 1140 USB.
Advising FAQs
What is the Advising Structure in PCAS?
Brian Miller and Tyrone Stewart, will serve as Program Advisors, and are available for advising, declaring, progress statements, and senior audits regarding minors in Computing for Scientific Discovery and Computing for Expression. Appointment options here. Quick questions may be directed to pcas.advising@umich.edu
May I apply transfer credit or other UM courses toward the minor?
You may petition completed courses through our the program’s transfer/exception credit approval process. Transfer courses may be applied toward your minor, but at least 9 of your total credit requirements for the minors must be completed in-residence (through U-M’s Ann Arbor Campus or U-M-AnnArbor Study Abroad). Contact pcas.advising@umich.edu for more information.
How do I declare a minor?
To declare a minor please schedule a "Declare Minor" appointment using the Online Appointment System, and to help us prepare for your meeting please complete the PCAS: Intention to Declare a Minor form.
Meet the PCAS Advisors
Brian Miller
Lecturer III
Brian is a lecturer and advisor in the Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the role of computation in musical theory and practice, with publications on topics including computer improvisation and the stylistic modeling of jazz, the role of information theory in postwar music theory, and the semiotics of musical algorithms.
Tyrone Stewart
Academic Program Manager
Tyrone is an advisor and the Academic Program Manager for the Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (PCAS). His duties span collaborative leadership and program management as well as developing an equitable and accessible environment for a diverse group of students, faculty and visitors. He is most excited about introducing a new way to engage with computing and its applications toward a liberal arts education.
Meet the PCAS Instructional Assistants
Jasmine Abu
Jasmine is from Brooklyn, New York and is majoring in Urban Technology. She is passionate about graphic design and all things Michigan. Jasmine can be found cooking, researching about interacting with cities, or studying at the Union.
Marcela Billingslea
Marcela Billingslea is from Guatemala, and she is majoring in Computer Science. She is passionate about tech ethics and LinkedIn Games. Marcela can usually be found picking up a coffee, researching SWE, or studying at MLB.
Mitchell Fuchs
Mitchell is from Westland, Michigan and is majoring in Actuarial Mathematics with a minor in Business. He is a huge Michigan sports fan and will talk your ear off about anything Lions or Tigers. Mitchell can usually be found studying for an actuarial exam at the UGLI, playing poker with his friends or at Ray Fisher Stadium for a practice with the club baseball game.
Leslie Garcia
Leslie is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is majoring in Data Science. She is passionate about boxing, music, and all things Michigan. Leslie can usually be found studying at coffee shops, researching computing or studying at the Union
Reid Haskins
Reid Haskins from Bridgman, Michigan, majoring in computer science through the College of Engineering. He is passionate about working out, creating useful items through technology, and all things Michigan. Reid can usually be found hanging with friends, exploring new things, or studying at the MLB.
Joanne Huh
Joanne is from Little Rock, Arkansas and is majoring in Computer Science. She is passionate about digital art, tech, and all things Michigan. Joanne can usually be found getting boba, researching SWE or studying at the Union
Valeria Mas
Valeria is from Charlotte, North Carolina and she is majoring in Chemistry. Valeria is passionate about drawing, cooking, and all things Michigan. She can usually be found reading philosophy books, researching quantum molecular dynamics, or studying at the Fishbowl.
Ashley Tasmaan
Ashley is from Indonesia and is majoring in Computer Science. She is passionate about sweets, travelling, and all things Michigan. Ashley can usually be found looking for sweet treats, researching tv shows to watch or studying at the Dude
Elaina Volk
Elaina is from Portland, Michigan and majors in Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity and Human Origins, Biology, and Behavior. She is passionate about learning, traveling, and all things Michigan. Elaina can usually be found eating ice cream, researching primates or studying at the Union.
April Xiao
April is originally from Newtown, PA. She is majoring in UX Design at the University of Michigan. April is passionate about design, discovering new music, and all things Michigan! You can usually find her at the gym or studying at Ugli!
