Teaching
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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (University-level), Clemson University Graduate School, 2026.
The annual Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is presented to two graduate student teaching assistants (GTAs) in recognition of their exceptional contributions to student learning and development across academic settings. Recipients are nominated at both the department and college levels before being forwarded to the Graduate School for final selection.
Fall (2025): Introduction to Econometrics (Econ 4050/6050): course outline, evaluation
Supervisor for the TA-led component: Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051)
[Teaching Evaluation: 4.43/5.0]
Spring (2025): Introduction to Econometrics (Econ 4050/6050)
Supervisor for the TA-led component: Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051)
[Teaching Evaluation: 4.03/5.0]
Fall (2024): Introduction to Econometrics (Econ 4050/6050)
Supervisor for the TA-led component: Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051)
[Teaching Evaluation: 3.75/5.0]
Course Outline
This course provides an introduction to econometrics, focusing on the theoretical foundations of basic statistics and linear models estimated using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS). This course also introduces modern research designs, including Instrumental Variables (IV), Difference-in-Differences (DiD), and Regression Discontinuity (RD) designs. This course is accompanied by a supplementary registered econometrics lab.
Student's Comments
"Instructor was very clear with what was expected and did a good job of teaching the material."
"Professor held a good review session and gave us helpful notes for the second exam. The instructor was very understanding and willing to help."
"He was always willing to stay afterwards for a few minutes if we had questions and was available during office hours to help us."
"This class really challenged me and helped me learn more about basic econometrics. The instructor was very available outside of class and answered any questions I had. The lab lined up with the concepts we were doing in class, which helped further my understanding of the practical use of econometrics."
"I responded with a 4 or 5 for nearly question above. Jang was a good instructor and certainly taught me quite a bit about econometrics. He made the course interesting and certainly had me thinking about ways to apply econometric methods to lots of issues I encounter throughout my life. I enjoyed his course and would certainly recommend him to a friend."
"He was a fantastic teacher that made sure we could all understand the subject. No reading from a PowerPoint, just taught us how to do the problems we were expected to learn how to do."
Spring (2026): Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051) - 1 section
Spring (2024): Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051) - 2 sections
Fall (2023): Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051) - 2 sections
Spring (2023): Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051) - 2 sections
Fall (2022): Econometric Lab (Econ 4051/6051) - 2 sections
Course Outline
One section met for three hours each week and was designed to review the econometrics theory covered in lecture and practice how those concepts are applied in Stata/R. The lab consisted of instructor‑led demonstrations, hands‑on practice, and weekly assignments.
Student's Comments
"He is compassionate with concerns of students and happy to stay after time to answer questions."
"He was incredibly organized and willing to help any student individually. I was frequently the last person left in lab and he always made sure I fully understood everything before leaving. He also did a great job using real examples."
"Jang Hyeok An was always ready to help the students and was willing to meet with me outside of class/lab time to go over questions and struggles that I may have been having with the course. He also had a very in-depth understanding of Stata."
"He showed a strong desire to help the students succeed. Regardless of how long it took he would stay by a student until they understood the lab assignment. He brought a supportive and positive attitude which helped alleviate student's frustration."
"Being able to explain difficult concepts to students and helping individual students. He is also good at fixing things on the fly. There were a few times where the lab makes the questions hard to solve the way the professor wanted, but he was able to find a new way to get the answer."
Spring (2026), Spring (2024), Fall (2023), Spring (2023), Fall (2022): Introduction to Econometrics (Econ 4050/6050)
Spring (2022): Intermediate Microeconomics (Econ 3040)
Fall (2021): Principle of Microeconomics (Econ 2010)
Student's Comments
"Very knowledgeable on the subject, eager to help students when needed."
"He was knowledgeable and able to explain hard concepts at an undergrad level"
"He was amazing at explaining concepts and helping to prepare us for exams. I went to his office hours for exam one and he was able to guide me to a higher understanding of the material and answer all of my questions."
"You did amazing! I am so thankful to have had you as a TA and other students were always raving that you did an amazing job too."