Jo Hardin
Hardin previously won the Wig Award in 2016, and students appreciate her down-to-earth and effective teaching style. Her courses include Introduction to Biostatistics and Computational Statistics.
“Professor Hardin’s meticulous pedagogy greatly improved my holistic development as a math major at Pomona. Professor Hardin also works hard to connect with all her students. Beyond class settings, I have also had the opportunity to conduct research with Professor Hardin, which has been one of my favorite parts of Pomona. She balanced guiding me through the research process and giving me the autonomy to figure it out independently—making me confident in my abilities.”
“Professor Hardin is caring and makes sure everyone understands. She explains her material in various ways to make it accessible to different types of learners and will explain something patiently as many times as needed.”
Konrad Aguilar
Students consistently point to Aguilar’s approachability and advocacy for underrepresented students in STEM.
“In a class that has a reputation for being one of the most feared major requirements, Konrad is truly exceptional in making himself accessible to students and breaking down the content and structuring the class in a way that makes it feel manageable. He is also incredibly involved in representing the department and creating a culture of openness and friendliness, whether it’s work with the liaisons or how he invites students into the research world.”
“He really enjoys teaching and answering students’ questions. In office hours with Konrad, you feel comfortable and welcomed.”