Teaching Philosophy

True learning is facilitated by actively engaging with the material and applying the learned knowledge to novel situations and self-compiled cognitive constructs (i.e., critical thinking). I employ a diverse array of active and inquiry-based learning methods which will allow students to apply knowledge, ask questions, generate data and think independently. Broadly, my courses are structured based on the following concepts: learn, apply, analyze, synthesize. I use course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and course-based authentic learning experiences (cALEs) to enhance learning, equity and inclusion at the undergraduate through graduate level in both the classroom and the laboratory.