Summary
Glenn Sun is a first-year PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Washington specializing in theory and programming languages, currently advised by Paul Beame. With nine years of teaching experience, he balances rigorous research—coauthoring a STOC paper on deterministic graph coloring and publications in visualization—with a strong commitment to math education as an instructor and lead instructor for programs like AoPS Academy and Los Angeles Math Circle. His background includes undergraduate research across institutions (Rutgers, Northwestern, Baruch) and practical software experience from a JPMorgan internship, reflecting fluency between theory, pedagogy, and applied engineering. Based in Seattle, he combines deep mathematical training (UCLA BS/MA) with a talent for translating complex concepts to diverse student audiences, often turning research insights into engaging classroom material.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
PhD, Computer Science, PhD, Computer Science at University of Washington
BS/MA Combined, Mathematics, BS/MA Combined, Mathematics at University of California, Los Angeles
English, Chinese