Since we are deep into the spring semester and the weather is hopefully becoming nicer for the majority of people in school, I thought it would be good to share tips on staying focused. I… (read more)
I received the following article recently from the American Physical Society (APS). The article is of a researcher and instructor looking back on his life on mistakes he should have corrected, but only learned with time. … (read more)
This is just a reminder that applications for graduate school in many cases are coming near. Hopefully you have already asked for letters of recommendation from professors, but if you haven’t below is an brief… (read more)
In years past I have used various forms of technology in the classroom to get students engaged in the lesson. Chemistry isn’t exactly an “edge of your seat” course and as a previous instructor you… (read more)
Here is an interesting article I came across from insidehighered.com. It discusses how schools are beginning to change their fiscal model in charging students for tuition, room & board, etc.
Starting to Worry
October 10,… (read more)
I found the following article on the website Education Week and found it a very interesting read. I believe the article is pretty clear and will hopefully open up interesting conversation.
Greg Cushing
It has been my experience that students tend to be more reserved when speaking with a professor during the course of the semester. A few students will feel more comfortable when asking a professor a question… (read more)
Recently, I came across an advice article for new graduate students. After considering the study habits suggested in the article and the discussed road to success, I agree that personally I went down a similar path. … (read more)
I would like to suggest to students to attempt to start their graduate program at the beginning of the summer if possible. It has been my past experience that if you are going to enroll… (read more)
The following article can be found at Physics Today. The article is a perspective from an instructor from Eastern Michigan University where Marshall Thomsen teaches an ethics class each year. He points to the… (read more)
