Courses

September 2021 - I am not teaching this fall, but check back here for more information on the courses I will be teaching in the future!

Teaching Philosophy

I have three goals that I want to achieve as a teacher, as a neurobiologist, and, more generally as a scientist. 

1) I want my students to appreciate the “big picture” ideas of what I teach them. 

2) I want my students to realize that science is not a collection of esoteric facts but is instead an active discipline full of cutting-edge discoveries to learn about and to which they themselves can contribute – even as undergraduates. 

3) I want my students to learn critical thinking skills and the scientific method which can be applied to all aspects of life, not just laboratory science. 

In my classroom and lab I make it a priority to create a learning environment that values student differences and experiences, and I strongly believe that anyone, no matter their background, can be a scientist.