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...Roberts’ methods had a great deal to do with the popularity of the course, as well as the subject matter. “The readings can be very difficult, like readings about theories of modernism,” Roberts explains. “But every week, I give the students a single image to think about, and they are all expected to think about that image as they do that reading. We spend much of that week’s discussion talking about that image— I think it gives people something really concrete...
...creating a curriculum that’s broad and interdisciplinary, founding and chairing “The Committee of Social Engagement” in her department. The committee emphasizes an intellectual collaboration with communities, especially African and migrant communities, concerning various health issues. “We want to give back something, and students are actually doing research and political work and coming up with ways to address the needs that different communities need,” Fullwiley says. [SEE CORRECTION BELOW]Although Fullwiley will be on leave doing research for the 2009-2010 school year, she intends to greatly...
...grueling Chem 20-Chem 30 sequence of organic chemistry, his Q ratings glow—a breathtaking 4.7 for fall 2007-2008. “I take every single student as seriously as I do my colleagues,” Ritter says. “When I prepare to give a talk to my colleagues, I obviously prepare very well. I think it’s also very import to prepare very well for teaching.” Charles Liu ’11, a premed who took Chem 30 rather than the more biologically-inclined Chem 17-Chem...
...Adderall’s most consistent effect is to give users the sense that they are doing better in their tasks. This positive sense, which can become grandiose and manic, may be the strongest contribution to the real improved performance. Under the influence of the drug, people feel better about their performance. Therefore, they perform at least a little better in reality, yet not as well as they think...
...there were some odd parts of Barry's plea. His promises to give us more on the 'new functionality' re: receiving our grades were left unfulfilled--FlyBy will stay on the lookout. Also, we're highly skeptical of his primary piece of advice...