Another Wakonse Fellow Recognized
We always knew Brian Coppola, University of Michigan, was a good teacher, but now the world knows it as well.
From USA Today:
Four U.S. professors honored with prize
“Teaching is more than lecturing: It is helping students experience their education”, say the four 2009 U.S. Professors of the Year*, recognized today by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Each winner gets $5000.
- Brian Coppola, professor chemistry, Univ. of Michigan
- Robert Thomas, professor of geology, Univ. of Montana
- Richard Miller, psychology professor, Univ. of Nebraska
- Tracey McKenzie, professor of sociology, Collin College, TX
Brian says, “To me, education is the creation of life-long partnerships.” His students mix science with art and other projects.
Congratulations Brian!
