Purpose

To help students develop the learning skills needed to succeed in the fundamental engineering mechanics courses. The EMLC provides in-person tutorimg for EGEN 201, EGEN 202, EGEN 203, EGEN 205, EGEN 208, EGEN 331, and ECIV 337. The EMLC is in Roberts 317.

Spring 2026

The EMLC is open for Spring 2026! We look forward to working with you on these extremely important courses that we all really enjoy. Hopefully, we can help you enjoy them too.
 
The EMLC in Roberts 317 will be open a minimum of Monday 10:00-6:00, Tuesday 9:00-6:00, Wednesday 10:00-6:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00, and Friday 11:00-5:00.

Each tutor specializes in one or two courses. The course tutors and schedule for each course are shown in the class drop-down section below. You can study in the EMLC whenever it is open; however, if your class tutor is not the tutor on staff your needs may not be adequately met.

Please use the EMLC.  Tutors are available and students are encouraged to use the space to work together.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Monday: Mason 12:00-3:00 and Ander 4:00-6:00

Tuesday: Ander 10:00-1:00 and 2:00-6:00 and Travis 2:00-4:00

Wednesday: Ander 12:00-1:00, 2:00-3:00, and 4:00-6:00

Thursday: Mason 10:30-1:30 and Travis 2:00-4:00

Friday: Ander 12:00-1:00

EGEN 201 schedule in table format

Tutors

Ander next to the bobcat statue

Ander

EGEN 201 Tutor

My name is Ander Streuli, and I am going into my first year of graduate school here at MSU. I completed my undergraduate Civil Engineering degree here and decided I wanted to stay and pursue further education and work in Structural Engineering. I am a huge fan of the outdoors and I like to hunt, fish, hike, and snowboard! I also enjoy going to the gym and being active when I can! I look forward to being able to help you out in the EMLC!

Travis with plane behind him

Travis

EGEN 201

My name is Travis Zadra. I’m a junior studying Mechanical Engineering. I love all things engineering and want to help out as much as I can. Other than school, if I’m not skiing or hiking I’m engineering in my free time designing something to make or fix a problem. I’m excited to see you all and help with applying in class concepts to real world problems!

Mason crushing a rail on skis.

Mason

EGEN 201

My name is Mason Erhard. I've been studying Mechanical Engineering at MSU for 3 years. I've been a frequent EMLC user for help with my homework or studying for an exam, and I'm excited to help anyone with a question. When I'm not at school you can find me in the Big Sky terrain park or at Zero Zone hitting rails. So if you need help with your class, or just want to talk about skiing, come sit with me in the EMLC.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Mondy: Anika 10:00-11:00 & 12:00-5:00

Tuesday: Tony 11:00-4:00 and Anika 2:00-5:00

Wednesday: Anika 10:00-11:00 & 12:00-5:00, and Tony 1:00-3:00 & 4:00-6:00

Friday: Tony 12:00-3:00

EGEN 202 schedule in table format

Tutors

Anika holding a very big fish

Anika

EGEN 202 Tutor

Hello! My name is Anika Witsoe and I am from Cordova, Alaska. Last spring I graduated from MSU with a degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Horticulture, yes, I love plants. I am currently starting my master’s degree in Structural Engineering. Outside of class, I enjoy fishing, hiking, gardening, and tying flies. Whether you have questions about math or plants, I will be happy to see you at the EMLC!

Tony

EGEN 202 & 205 Tutor

My name is Tony Losi. I completed my undergraduate degree in civil engineering last semester and have just started my masters in civil engineering with a structural emphasis. In my free time I enjoy hiking, playing rugby, knitting, and playing video games. I look forward to helping folks succeed in the EMLC this semester.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Monday: Jacob 3:00-6:00

Tuesday: Travis 2:00-4:00

Wednesday: Konnor 12:00-1:00

Thursday: Konnor 9:00-1:30, Travis 2:00-4:00 and Jacob 4:00-6:00

Friday: Konnor 12:00-3:00 and Jacob 3:00-6:00

EGEN 203 schedule in table format

Tutor

Konnor in ski gear with a ski lift in the background

Konnor

EGEN 203 & 208 Tutor

Hi I’m Konnor. I'm 24 and am from Missoula, Montana. In the summer, you’ll usually find me out on the trails hiking or by the water with a fishing rod in hand. When winter rolls in, I swap the hiking boots for skis — I’m a certified ski instructor and love helping others enjoy the slopes as much as I do.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Tuesday: Axel 9:00-11:00

Wednesday: Axel 12:00-2:00

Thursday: Axel 9:00-12:00 and Axel 1:00-5:00

Friday: Tony and Axel 12:00-3:00 and Axel and Tony 4:00-6:00
 
EGEN 205 schedule in table fformat

Tutor

Axel on a paddle board

Axel

EGEN 205 Tutor

Hi everyone! My name is Axel, and I’m a graduate student in the Master of Engineering – Civil Engineering program, specializing in structural engineering. Originally from North Carolina, I’ve called Montana home since 2016. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and woodworking. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with everyone at the EMLC!

Picture of Tony with rugby ball

Tony

EGEN 202 & 205 Tutor

My name is Tony Losi. I completed my undergraduate degree in civil engineering last semester and have just started my masters in civil engineering with a structural emphasis. In my free time I enjoy hiking, playing rugby, knitting, and playing video games. I look forward to helping folks succeed in the EMLC this semester.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Monday: Flynn 2:00-3:00 and Jacob 3:00-6:00

Tuesday: Konnor 11:00-4:00 and Flynn office 2:00-3:00

Wednesday: Konnor 10:00-11:00, 12:00-1:00, 2:00-3:00, 4:00-5:00, Flynn 3:00-4:00, and Jacob 4:00-6:00

Thursday: Jacob 4:00-6:00

Friday: Flynn office 10:00-11:00 Jacob 3:00-6:00

EGEN 208 schedule in table format

Tutor

Konnor in ski gear with ski lift in background

Konnor

EGEN 203 & 208 Tutor

Hi I’m Konnor. I'm 24 and am from Missoula, Montana. In the summer, you’ll usually find me out on the trails hiking or by the water with a fishing rod in hand. When winter rolls in, I swap the hiking boots for skis — I’m a certified ski instructor and love helping others enjoy the slopes as much as I do.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Monday: 11:00-1:00 & 3:00-4:30

Tuesday: 11:30-3:00

Wednesday: 11:00-1:00

Thursday: 11:30-3:00

Friday: 11:00-2:30

EGEN 331 schedule in table format

Tutor

Logan with a waterfall in the background

Logan

Fluids Tutor

Logan is from outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in the spring of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and two minors in history and wildlife & fisheries science. Between graduating from Penn State and starting at MSU, Logan worked as a trout biologist for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Logan will be furthering his education at MSU, working toward a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering. As a graduate student, Logan will be a Teaching Assistant in the Engineering Mechanics Learning Center (EMLC) as well as assisting in research on fish passage. Outside of school, Logan spends most of his time outdoors, hiking, fly fishing, playing soccer, or camping.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Monday: 11:00-1:00 & 4:00-4:30

Tuesday: 11:30-3:00

Wednesday: 11:00-1:00

Thursday: 11:30-3:00

Friday: 10:00-2:30

ECIV 337 schedule in table format

Tutor

Logan with a waterfall in the background

Logan

Fluids Tutor

Logan is from outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in the spring of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and two minors in history and wildlife & fisheries science. Between graduating from Penn State and starting at MSU, Logan worked as a trout biologist for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Logan will be furthering his education at MSU, working toward a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering. As a graduate student, Logan will be a Teaching Assistant in the Engineering Mechanics Learning Center (EMLC) as well as assisting in research on fish passage. Outside of school, Logan spends most of his time outdoors, hiking, fly fishing, playing soccer, or camping.

James looking happy

James

Fluids Tutor

Hey, my name is James. I am a Senior in mechanical engineering. I have been doing research here on campus through the Fluids and Computations laboratory, with a focus on CFD and heat transfer. Outside of school, I spend my time fishing, golfing, skiing, or just enjoying the Montana outdoors! I’m excited to see you all in the EMLC if you need any help with classes!

*Your course TA and professor will keep you updated on any schedule changes. Please let Flynn.murray@montana.edu know if you have suggestions/comments on individual class schedules.

**The EMLC is closed when the University has no classes

Expectations of the students using the EMLC

Please come prepared to invest your time and energy in fostering new and improved study skills relevant for your success. You can expect a tutor to ask you what you have already attempted. They might inquire where the material is in your notes. They might ask what your thoughts are on an initial direction for the problem. If you don’t have any initial thoughts about a problem, that is totally okay! Honestly, a lot of us don't know how to start these problems immediately. We must all read the problem a couple of times and think about what we've learned and how to address the problem in front of us. It's okay to not know exactly where to start. Your job is to think of some ideas about what could be a place to start. It's okay if ultimately, we need to go in a different direction. The tutor's job is to understand where you are so they can help guide you through the learning process by developing your critical thinking skills.

Learning can be a frustrating process. Our tutors are trained in helping you develop responsibility for your own learning so you can approach many engineering problems in the future--not just the one immediately in front of you. The purpose of the Engineering Mechanics Learning Center is to engage you in learning how to learn. There is a lot more to this process than providing single answers. For this reason, the tutors are will not “just check your answers”. If you want your assignment checked, it’d be best to talk to your instructor about that during office hours.

Please remember that when you are in Roberts 317 all behavior and conduct should align with the MSU student code of conduct.

Please contact flynn.murray@montana.edu for questions or to give feedback about the Engineering Mechanics Learning Center. We want this to be a valuable resource for you so please let us know if you can think of ways we could provide better help for you. You can also give anonymous feedback by filling out this Google Form.