...It is very satisfying to help students realize that science can be useful and fun to learn about, and that if it is taught properly it need not be as intimidating or stressful as its reputation might suggest. I try to create a comfortable, stress-free atmosphere for my students, so that they can... (read more)
...This field attempts to describe the chemical nature of matter using physical principles, thus it relies heavily on mathematical interpretations, especially algebra and calculus. In my chemistry courses, as much as 30% of the deliverable content could classically be described as mathematics instr... (read more)