“Professor Thebault-Spieker is a great example of what it means to be a dedicated and inspiring honors mentor. When I approached him about completing a Green Sheet Honors project for CS 570, he was genuinely excited to help me shape something meaningful. He encouraged me to find value in the work and focus on gaining real-world experience, rather than just completing the project for the sake of honors credit. Through several one-on-one meetings, he helped me narrow my focus and design a project that aligned with both my academic interests and long-term goals. He went the extra mile by connecting me with contacts in the Agricultural and Applied Economics department and helped me find a research project where I could both contribute meaningfully and build interdisciplinary skills as an Economics double major. His mentorship has deeply enriched my honors experience and helped me see the broader impact of HCI work beyond the classroom.”