Funding for graduate student research and teaching assistants is coordinated by the Graduate Committee, not by me. In addition, I only recommend funding students I have successfully worked closely with previously on an unpaid basis. In short, while I'd be happy to talk about working with you, I am not currently interested in receiving requests for paid teaching or research assistantship positions: such requests will be discarded unanswered. For more information on student funding in the PSU CS Department, contact the Graduate Coordinator.
I'm afraid that my time has become very limited. I am no longer writing letters of recommendation for students who have not distinguished themselves in some way with me. If we have worked closely and succesfully together outside of class, or if you have taken a number of my classes and done well, or if you have spectacularly excelled in one of my classes, etc., I am happy to write you a letter of recommendation for almost anything. Otherwise, please try to find another recommender.