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Scientific Scholars Achievement Program

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Founded in 2005, the Scientific Scholars Achievement Program (SSAP) is a student-initiated, student-led academic support program that provides tutoring for math and science courses at Occidental.

Student Program Leaders: Tylor Lee, Kyle Share, and Amanda Gow

Faculty Supervisors: Carolyn Brighouse, professor of cognitive science and philosophy; and Douglas Duquette, resident associate professor of chemistry

Contact Us: ssap@oxy.edu

The following classes are supported by SSAP peer tutors:

Biology 105, 110, 115, 130

Chemistry 100, 120, 130, 220, 221, 240

Computer Science 131, 149, 229

Geology 105, 106

Kinesiology 104, 300, 301, 304

Math 108, 109, 110, 114, 120, 128, 150, 210, 212, 214, COMP 149

Physics 110, 115, 117, 125, 230, 240

Fall 2026 Schedule

SubjectTutorsDays/TimeLocation
BiologyMikayla Fojas, Charlie ServiceTuesday & Thursday 
7pm - 9pm
Johnson 203
Organic ChemistryHugo Alvarez, Diego Cavalie, Max CowanMonday & Thursday 
8pm - 10pm
Mosher 2
General ChemistryKyle Share, Chris SungMonday & Wednesday
6pm - 8pm
Mosher 3
Computer ScienceSophie Haak, Finlay McAfeeTuesday & Thursday 
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Brown Lab
GeologyMaggie Hill, Katie PattonMonday & Wednesday 
7pm - 9pm
HSC 102
KinesiologyJulia Larson, Emory SchlangerTuesday & Thursday 
6pm – 8pm
Berkus 243
MathematicsTheodore Wilton, Zsombor Kari, Andy FranckTuesday & Wednesday 
6pm - 8pm
Fowler 307
PhysicsDylan Hoang, Jack ElfenbaumTuesday & Thursday 
8pm - 10pm
LIB 15


Mission

The mission of the Scientific Scholars Achievement Program (SSAP) is to support the development of a diverse body of individuals who will advance and enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) professional fields in an endeavor to meet the complex and evolving demands of a culturally heterogeneous society.

SSAP provides tutoring in introductory and gateway STEM courses and encourages collaboration among classmates. All questions and learning styles from students are welcomed and encouraged in our program. Through educational and social events, SSAP aims to build community between faculty and students studying math and science at Occidental.