Event Description:
The Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning welcomes the Columbia community to Low Library for the Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium on Tuesday, March 12 to celebrate the ways that faculty and graduate students are transforming their courses and pedagogies.
This year’s keynote speaker is Carl Wieman, Nobel Laureate and Professor of Physics and Education at Stanford University. Wieman’s keynote presentation will focus on taking a scientific approach to teaching. The keynote will be followed by an interactive showcase in the Rotunda featuring presentations by faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Event Speaker:
Carl Wieman is a Nobel Laureate and Professor of Physics and Education at Stanford University. Wieman has pioneered the use of experimental techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of various teaching strategies for physics and other sciences, and recently served as Associate Director for Science in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Event Information:
All Columbia staff, faculty, students, and affiliates are welcome to attend the Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium, but space is limited for the keynote presentation (1:00-2:45), so registration is strongly recommended.
Should you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Elizabeth Hernandez at [email protected].
