Plan II Writing Fellows
Plan II Writing and STEM Fellows
Plan II offers peer-led academic support in writing and STEM subjects to students of all levels to help them develop their skills.
Writing Fellows are Plan II students who will work with their peers to help them clarify their ideas, tighten the structure of their arguments, polish their prose, and generally support them in developing a clear writing voice and style.
Schedule Fall 2025--Writing Fellows
week of Oct. 6 - Dec. 2, excluding 11/24/2025 - 11/28/2025
Mondays: 12 - 2 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Email planii.writingfellows@gmail.com to request a one-on-one appointment time.
STEM fellows are accomplished in a range of topics including physics, biology, chemistry, math, calculus, statistics, pre-med and more.
Schedule Fall 2025--STEM Fellows
week of Sept. 1 - Dec. 2, excluding 11/24/2025 - 11/28/2025
Mondays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Email planii.stemfellows@gmail.com to request a one-on-one appointment time.
For more information, including scheduling and availability, check the Plan II Newsletter.
Roopa Bindingnavele - Lead STEM Fellow
Hi! I’m Roopa, a third-year undergraduate Mathematics and Plan II major on the pre-med track pursuing a minor in History. I love all things STEM and am also a peer mentor in an FRI stream. I am excited to help students with material from math to lab reports! When I’m not in class, I love to bake, do yoga, and watch movies with friends.
Samantha Lien Ho - Writing Fellow
Hi! I'm Sam, and I'm a junior majoring in Special Education and Plan II, with a certificate in Creative Writing. Outside of Writing Fellows, I have experience working as a calculus and Spanish tutor at the Sanger Learning Center; a FIG mentor; a TA for the Plan II Signature Course, the Familiar Essay; and a math and reading tutor for Teach for America. On campus, I enjoy doing disability advocacy through Best Buddies, discussing equity and representation in education through Education for All, and volunteering wherever I can. In my free time, I love watching movies with friends, cooking, crocheting, running, reading, and of course, writing! My passions are teaching and words, and I love helping others find their authentic voice and tell their stories.
Anna Iskra - Writing Fellow
Hey y’all! I’m Anna, a second-year Mathematics and Plan II dual major. Outside of office hours, you can catch me evaluating pieces for Apricity Magazine in the Quad, tinkering away with ECLAIR Robotics in the GDC, or digging into research in the PMA (shoutout 16th floor!). I know better than anyone that writing can often feel like a self-torturous odyssey, so I’m here to support you through every step of the creative process. Feel free to bring me anything from philosophical papers to personal essays to experimental fiction—I love every form of the written word and I’m happy to dive into all of them!
Sneha Kesavan - STEM Fellow
Hi! I am Sneha Kesavan, and I am in my last semester, majoring in Neuroscience and Plan II Honors on the pre-med track. I have enjoyed my college experience merging the sciences and humanities and am currently applying to medical school. I enjoy supporting students in mastering challenging coursework and building their confidence in STEM subjects. I am happy to help in any way I can, particularly in chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, psychology, and neuroscience. I can also assist in preparing for the MCAT and other pre-health graduate exams. When I am not studying, I love to paint, read, and try new restaurants (always open to recs!).
Will McKinney - Writing Fellow
Hi! My name is Will McKinney. I’m a fourth-year Plan II/ Italian Studies double-major with minors in English Literature/History and a BDP certificate in Conflict Resolution, Prevention, and Management. I love the ocean, spending time outside, reading about theology, and hosting dinner parties! I have first-hand experience applying to and receiving the following: President’s Award for Global Learning Scholarship, Junior Fellows Program Scholarship, and the Plan II Honors Thrice Scholarship. I am passionate about helping people develop their writing style and rhetorical effectiveness.
Adithi Rallapalli - STEM Fellow
Hi! I’m Adithi Rallapalli, a third-year majoring in Microbiology, Plan II, and Economics. I’m involved in civics and STEM engagement research on campus with the Annette Strauss Institute and Junior Fellows, and mentor in an FRI stream, focusing on synthetic biology. I’m excited to continue helping students in STEM courses, particularly biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, math, and courses in the life sciences. I enjoy working with others on anything from studying for tests to writing lab reports and grant proposals. In my free time, I love to swim, bake, and go on walks exploring Austin!
Molly Tompkins - Lead Writing Fellow
Hi! I’m Molly Tompkins, a third-year student majoring in English and Plan II and pursuing certificates in Core Texts and Ideas and Creative Writing. During my time in college, I’ve enjoyed writing for The Daily Texan, writing and editing for the Hothouse Literary Journal, exploring new restaurants and running trails, and finding beautiful spots in which to read and write. I love most literature, and a few of my favorite books are: The Brother’s Karamazov, Little Women, and Harry Potter. I fully understand the love/hate relationship that can accompany writing. I love to dream of ideas, but I often experience frustration when I try to communicate them in writing. I’m excited to help others talk through their ideas and realize how to communicate their thoughts in a coherent, compelling fashion. I can provide support for any scholarship applications, but I have first-hand experience applying to and receiving the following: Parker Prize for Fiction 2024; Parker Prize for Literary Criticism 2024; Plan II Continuing Scholarship; Plan II Travel Grant; Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award; Liberal Arts Council Study Abroad Scholarship; and COLA Exchange Scholarship.