Teaching

“[R]eadings/topics have been really helpful in providing the explicit language and vocabulary to talk about issues that have perhaps just vaguely crossed my mind about AI previously.” — Ethical Challenges of AI, Georgetown University

“I think this course was designed very well and there was a lot of intentionality behind it. I liked how much variety in learning styles there were.” — Ethical Challenges of AI, Georgetown University

“The difference in this course, however, was that the topics we went over are extremely relevant to current society and to my current life, and all of my classmates’ current lives. The material was so satisfying and engaging because of this.” — Philosophy of Language, UNC Chapel Hill

“I think this might be the only Philosophy class I’ve taken that really places an emphasis on grappling with modern philosophical conversations, not just on an appreciation of historical thinkers. It proved to be very valuable.” — Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, UNC Chapel Hill

“In class engagements really made the concepts learned in the reading concrete.” — Ethical Challenges of AI, Georgetown University

“I always felt that I could offer my viewpoint and contribute to the class discussion and that my ideas would be accepted and welcomed. I was always happy and excited to come to class to have our class discussions. I could not imagine taking this class with another professor.” — Asian Philosophy, UNC Chapel Hill

“I feel much better prepared to express my own opinions as well as listen to others. I feel I have a broader, more intelligible understanding of the world.” — Philosophical Issues of Gender, UNC Chapel Hill

“She was so respectful and encouraging that even people like me who has participation anxiety could actively participate in discussion.” — Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, UNC Chapel Hill

“I really enjoyed being in a space where I could broaden my mind and view of the world through an environment that fostered discussion, differences, and understanding.” — Philosophical Issues of Gender, UNC Chapel Hill

“I love how her classes include a variety of lectures, small discussions, and large class discussions. She creates a comfortable and supportive environment in which everyone feels open to share their beliefs, values, and opinions. She fosters great discussions and strives to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak.” — Environmental Ethics, UNC Chapel Hill

“Minji pushed us to think outside the box and develop our own opinions. She remained neutral and allowed us to explore our experiences and reason with ourselves.” — Philosophy of Language, UNC Chapel Hill

“She was maybe the most organized professor I’ve ever had, and she took great pains to make sure absolutely everyone in the class was on the same page, and that everyone knew exactly what was expected of them at every level of the class.” — Philosophy of Language, UNC Chapel Hill

“She was one of the most rigorous yet nurturing instructors I have had.” — Philosophical Issues of Gender, UNC Chapel Hill

“She is not only brilliant, but more importantly she is a great teacher — she knows how to teach us lessons that are understandable, breaking down the texts we read, rather than making it feel like it is too complicated for us to understand.” — Asian Philosophy, UNC Chapel Hill

“She also provid[ed] multiple optional activities such as discussion reconstruction, reading reactions, and reflective journals which helped me to think about the topics, organize my thoughts, and share my own view.” — Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, UNC Chapel Hill

“[Minji] made it clear that if we were ever falling behind or something came up that she would work with us on an individual basis to ensure our success.” — Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, UNC Chapel Hill

“Minji respected students in a difficult subject and valued everyone’s opinions while ensuring everyone understood hard material. The class was well organized, clear, and made a typically hard class more comfortable.” — Philosophical Issues of Gender, UNC Chapel Hill

“She was incredibly engaged during every lecture and was clearly passionate about Chinese philosophy. On top of that she is very knowledgeable and capable of explaining some of the complex ideas really well.” — Asian Philosophy, UNC Chapel Hill

“Very enthusiastic and her enthusiasm spread throughout the class and into the way I engaged with the material.” — Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, UNC Chapel Hill

“[She] demonstrated a clear passion for the material, making me more interested and inspired to apply myself in the course.” — Ethical Challenges of AI, Georgetown University

“The class always flew by, which I think is a testament to the great environment she was able to foster.” — Advanced Contemporary Ethical Theory, UNC Chapel Hill

“Her enthusiasm was a huge part of getting me to class every day, even though it was an 8am.” — Asian Philosophy, UNC Chapel Hill