Tag: kristin wobbe
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The Academic Minute for 2020.01.20-2020.01.24
The Academic Minute from 01.20 – 01.24 Monday, January 20th Art Heinricher – Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cost of Higher Education Arthur Heinricher is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Professor of Mathematical Sciences. As dean, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of the undergraduate experience at WPI, providing…
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Kristin Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Project-Based Learning in the First Year
On Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week: Students shouldn’t wait for project learning in higher education. Kristin Wobbe, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, explains that this type of learning provides benefits from the beginning. Project-based learning is an enormously powerful approach to education. I’ve been changed by it; I’ve watched students be changed by it. I’ve…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.20)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.20 Monday, January 20th Art Heinricher delves into the cost of higher education. Tuesday, January 21st Rick Vaz explores how to keep more women in STEM fields. Wednesday, January 22nd Geoff Pfeifer examines inclusion and equity in student project teams. Thursday, January 23rd Kristin Wobbe discusses why…