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Chris Hasegawa on the "Art" of Teaching Science
Chris Hasegawa shares what makes great science teaching impactful and reflects on the powerful lessons from students who changed his life.
High School Engineering Teacher Uses 3D Printers to Protect School Volunteers)
Carmen Garvis transitioned from engineering to teaching in 2004, with a mission to inspire young women to pursue careers in science. During the COVID-19 crisis, she shares how she helped a shy student find her voice and joined colleagues in using 3-D printers to create face shields for school meal volunteers.
The Passion of Brian Rankin's High School Physics Teacher
Brian Rankin’s high school physics teacher demonstrated a key principle by lying on a bed of nails, placing a cinder block on his chest, and having Brian smash it with a sledgehammer. Now a physicist, Brian uses laser technology to tackle real-world challenge
Jennifer Vides and Romeo Vera: How a band teacher influenced a civil engineer
Jennifer Vides is a civil engineer who helps build skyscrapers in Southern California. Her band teacher, Romeo Vera (at Manual Arts High School) helped Jennifer realize her childhood dream.