Alex Thomas
Alex is the Senior Academic Advisor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He gets to work with undergraduate students to help them discuss curriculum, understand the policies of the University, and give them guidance on how to reach their goals.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Definitely working with my students! I especially enjoy teaching Survey, the first-year transition course that all students take at Ohio State. It’s fun to get to know students in their first semester as they get used to life as a Buckeye, and then several years later see how much they have grown and matured as they get ready to graduate.
What do you like most about being part of ESAC?
I really enjoy getting to know people from all across the College of Engineering and the Knowlton School of Architecture. I mainly spend my day working with students, so I don’t often get to see what others are doing in different areas of our College and School. Thanks to ESAC, I’ve developed a greater appreciation for the role each of us plays, and I now have a lot more friends to say “Hey!” to or grab coffee with when things are stressful.
When you are not at work, how do you like to spend your time?
I started a doctoral program this year, so sadly my time outside of work is spent…doing school work. But for fun, I really enjoy getting to explore Columbus and try out new places to eat. If you have any recommendations, please let me know! I’m open to anything!
Fun fact…
I once came in third in a dance competition in Cuba! Or rather, I once got called up on stage during a variety show, and I was the third least-bad. :)
