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Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer Awarded Teacher-Scholar Award - Awarded to faculty who early in their careers have earned the respect of students and colleagues for their devotion to and skill in teaching and who have shown scholary promise.
Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer stands out for his scholarly approach to teaching physics, which deliberately draws on the theories and best practices in the research literature.
Dr. Kortemeyer integrates his teaching with his research on the effectiveness of online learning tools through his work on the Learning Online Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach, better known by the acronym LON-CAPA. Read more...

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Heidi Lang

Heidi Lang, Preprofessional Advisor, provides detailed guidance and information on the necessary preparation and application process to the various health professional schools. In addition to helping students choose appropriate classes, she advises them on pursuing key clinical, leadership, and volunteer experience.

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Nov 01
Harry Potter: The Science Behind the Magic

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Undergraduate Learning Assistant Application for Academic Year 2010-2011

Formulating a Vision for Fish Health Management in Fishery Conservation: Bridging Knowledge Gaps

Infinite Loneliness: the life and times of Miss Congo

The History of Physics: Outing the hidden curriculum?

Dr. Kendra Cheruvelil selected as Lilly Teaching fellow for 2009-10 year.

Dean Elizabeth Simmons and Sekhar Chivukula

Undergraduate research at the core of the Briggs experience

Catherine Westfall interviewed by New England radio station on The History of Fermilab: Physics; the Frontier and Megascience

Faculty Conversation with Robert Shelton

MSU/LBC students are participating in a study abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

LBC professor James Smith successfully completed the Research Residency component of the Biology Scholars Program (BSP)

Conjuring the real history behind 'Harry Potter's' magic

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