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Nikhil D

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Joined Sep 2021 · He/Him

Upcoming Sessions

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Past Sessions

2 Series

An Introduction to Git

Ended Fri, Apr 15, 2022

This short series is an introduction to the most popular version control system out there—Git. Git is extremely useful and knowledge of Git is invaluable for anyone who currently writes or plans to write code. Knowing about Git will also let you use GitHub to publish, manage, or back-up your projects. 

You do not need any prior knowledge of version control systems for this series as we will cover the basics of Git from the ground-up. We will learn about the Git workflow and look at some commonly-used commands, We will also take the time to see how each command works internally, so that you get an intuitive idea for what is going on when you use any command. If time permits, we will also look at integrating Git with GitHub. By the end of this series, you will be fluent in basic Git usage

You do not need to know any particular programming language as a prerequisite for this series, though some programming knowledge (in any language) might help. 

Some basic knowledge of the command prompt/terminal (mainly working with files and directories) will also be useful. We will, however, review basic command prompt usage in the first session.

You will need a laptop/desktop for this session. A mobile phone or tablet won't work

I hope you will have fun learning about Git!

Note: If you have a timing conflict for any of the sessions, I might be able to reschedule the session, so feel free to drop a message in the public discussion.

Nikhil D

Series ended.

An Intuitive Introduction to Calculus

Ended Sat, Jan 22, 2022

This series will serve as an introduction to calculus from an intuitive point of view. We will look at three big ideas in calculus--Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals--and the connections between them. This series will be mainly about building an intuitive understanding of these ideas, with a much smaller focus on problem-solving. We will still work on some practice problems, but this will be mainly to strengthen and apply the intuitive understanding of these concepts. We will also look at real-world examples where calculus concepts can be used.
This series will ideal for you if you are already familiar with  precalculus concepts such as functions and graphs and are looking to study calculus in the future.
This series might also be useful for you if have already taken a calculus course in the past and want to review the main concepts from a big-picture intuitive point of view.
Note: If you have a timing conflict for any of the sessions, I might be able to reschedule the session, so please drop a message in the public discussion.

Nikhil D

Series ended.

89 Sessions

Calculus · session

Intro to Infinite Sequences and Series

Sun Jul 2, 2023, 1:30 PM

Infinite series are one of the most beautiful topics in calculus. In this session, we will introduce infinite sequences and series, cover convergence and some convergence tests. We will also briefly look at some fascinating examples (such as the alternating harmonic series and the Basel problem) to get a taste of why infinite series are so interesting. 

Feel free to ask me any questions you have about infinite series or bring any infinite series problems you are having trouble with to the session! 

For this session, it will be helpful if you know about limits. However, knowledge of any other calculus topics (such as derivatives, integrals, or differential equations ) is not necessary.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Thu Apr 20, 2023, 1:30 PM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover topics in electrostatics including continuous charge distributions, and (time permitting) Gauss's law.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

Integration and accumulation of change

Wed Apr 19, 2023, 2:00 PM

This session is scheduled for Aditya R, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will look at the Euler substitutions for solving integrals and some integral problems.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Tue Apr 18, 2023, 9:30 AM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover topics in electrostatics including continuous charge distributions, and (time permitting) Gauss's law.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Sat Apr 15, 2023, 9:30 AM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover topics in electrostatics including continuous charge distributions, and (time permitting) Gauss's law.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Thu Apr 13, 2023, 2:00 PM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover topics in electrostatics including continuous charge distributions, and (time permitting) Gauss's law.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Tue Apr 11, 2023, 2:30 PM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover topics in electrostatics including Gauss's law, using Gauss's law for charge distributions with spherical, cylindrical, and planar symmetry, and (time permitting) electrostatics with conductors.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Thu Apr 6, 2023, 2:00 PM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover topics in electrostatics including electric potential, and calculating electric fields and potentials using integration.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Even More Math

Thu Mar 30, 2023, 2:45 PM

This session is specifically meant for Himanshu D, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover probability theory, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing in this session.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

Infinite sequences and series

Sat Mar 25, 2023, 2:00 PM

This session is specifically scheduled for Arya P, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We'll look at Taylor series in this session.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Fri Jan 27, 2023, 2:00 PM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover look at electric fields, electric potential, and continuous charge distributions.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

Integration and accumulation of change

Sun Jan 22, 2023, 2:00 PM

Depending on what you're looking for, we could either cover this unit from scratch or cover at a particular topic within the unit. 

Throughout this session, we'll frequently use problems on Khan Academy to deepen understanding of important ideas and get practice. I'll usually encourage you to try doing the problems on your own while explaining your reasoning aloud. This will help you engage with the concepts directly. Of course, I'll be there to help if you get stuck anywhere or are unsure how to proceed. 

You can also bring your own problems or any questions you have about this topic!

Before signing up for this session, you should ideally have some knowledge of limits and derivatives.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

Integration and accumulation of change

Thu Jan 19, 2023, 2:00 PM

Depending on what you're looking for, we could either cover this unit from scratch or cover at a particular topic within the unit. 

Throughout this session, we'll frequently use problems on Khan Academy to deepen understanding of important ideas and get practice. I'll usually encourage you to try doing the problems on your own while explaining your reasoning aloud. This will help you engage with the concepts directly. Of course, I'll be there to help if you get stuck anywhere or are unsure how to proceed. 

You can also bring your own problems or any questions you have about this topic!

Before signing up for this session, you should ideally have some knowledge of limits and derivatives.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Computer Science · session

Computer Science

Wed Dec 28, 2022, 2:00 PM

This session is specifically meant for Sophia P, but anyone else is free to join as well. We'll talk about machine learning and modelling.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Mon Dec 26, 2022, 10:30 AM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We will cover electrostatics, starting with the basics and building up from there.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

General Calculus Q&A

Sat Dec 24, 2022, 2:30 PM

This is a general Q&A session, so you can ask me any questions you have about any calculus topic. You can also bring problems you are having trouble with and I'll help you with them. All questions about calculus are welcome!

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Computer Science · session

Computer Science

Fri Dec 23, 2022, 2:00 PM

This session is specifically meant for Sophia P, but anyone else is free to join as well. We'll talk about machine learning and modelling.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Physics · session

AP Physics

Thu Dec 22, 2022, 10:30 AM

This session is specifically meant for Swarna Sre G, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We'll talk about finding resources to independently prepare for AP tests, including two of the AP Physics tests (Physics C: E&M and Physics 2)

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Computer Science · session

Computer Science

Wed Nov 2, 2022, 12:30 PM

You can ask me any questions you have about Java or Python. If you need any help writing or debugging code, I can help you with that as well. You can also ask questions about the theoretical side of computer science (such as about algorithms, computational complexity, hashing, etc.)
If there are any particular computer science concepts you are having trouble with, we can go over those as well.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Computer Science · session

Computer Science

Sun Oct 30, 2022, 12:30 PM

You can ask me any questions you have about Java or Python. If you need any help writing or debugging code, I can help you with that as well. You can also ask questions about the theoretical side of computer science (such as about algorithms, computational complexity, hashing, etc.)
If there are any particular computer science concepts you are having trouble with, we can go over those as well.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

Differentiation: composite, implicit, and inverse functions

Sat Oct 29, 2022, 1:00 PM

If you are new to this unit, we will first cover differentiation intuitively, including that of composite functions, and introduce key ideas such as the chain rule. Then, we'll go through some problems on Khan Academy. If you're having trouble with any particular topics within this unit, we can go specifically over those as well. 
Feel free to ask me any questions you have about this topic or bring any problems you need help with!

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

General Calculus Q&A

Fri Oct 28, 2022, 2:30 PM

This is a general Q&A session, so you can ask me any questions you have about any calculus topic. You can also bring problems you are having trouble with and I'll help you with them. All questions about calculus are welcome!

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Enrichment · session

Even More Math

Wed Oct 26, 2022, 3:00 PM

This session is specifically scheduled for Anisa I, but anyone else is free to join as well. 

We'll cover determinants and linear programming in this session.

Nikhil D

Session ended.

Calculus · session

Applications of integration

Wed Oct 26, 2022, 10:30 AM

If you are new to this topic, we will first go over the material. Then, we'll go through some problems on Khan Academy. If you are comfortable doing the problems on your own, I'll let you work through them and help you if you get stuck. Otherwise, I might explain part of the problem to you and guide you through solving the rest of the problem.

Feel free to bring your own problems or to ask me any questions you have about this topic!

Before signing up for this session, you should ideally have some knowledge of limits and derivatives.

Nikhil D

Session ended.