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an energy that I didn’t know I had. I still frequently apply lessons in grit and teamwork to my daily life in medical school that Dave taught during rowing practice. How did you hear about the Dr. George and Emma T. Torrison Scholarship? IB: I learned about this scholarship through my advisor, Dr. Auman. She mentioned the scholarship, and I was very excited to apply! I hadn’t heard about it before, but I was excited for the opportunity to speak about how my faith as a Lutheran motivates me to

insightful answers,” Heath writes in the class syllabus. “Although we will be using some scientific methods of inquiry and exploring scientific ideas, this is not a science course. As we work to design our starship, we will find that many of the lessons we learn can be directly applied on Earth.”In the first few weeks of class, Heath’s goal is to convince students that they are actually building a starship. It’s the most important part of the course because the starship concept forces students to think

learning model you use. How did you start down this particular path as an educator? I started with my physics students, creating lessons online on a learning management site and having them complete assignments within a window of time. This was great, because I knew students could take more ownership of their learning and self-manage their progress. I wanted to be able to give them more personalized feedback. I didn’t want to limit their learning with a deadline or with grades, I wanted them to be able

key — not overwhelming students, but communicating regularly. Some challenges they identify include “having a hard time concentrating on my work at home since my whole family is home working/doing school.” Another recognized that their classmates might be struggling because “While some students have the resources to keep a relatively normal schedule, some students do not have that luxury.” I will reiterate with my students going forward that they can watch the Zoom lessons offline if the

insightful answers,” Heath writes in the class syllabus. “Although we will be using some scientific methods of inquiry and exploring scientific ideas, this is not a science course. As we work to design our starship, we will find that many of the lessons we learn can be directly applied on Earth.” "(The goal is) to get students to really see some of the harm that our society is doing so that they can’t really ignore it and live the same way they have been."- Professor Daniel Heath In the first few weeks

pandemic), they’ll recognize the danger and reject that way of thinking,” Marcus says. That’s what keeps Marcus and Griech-Polelle going amidst the sadness and ugliness of the topics they teach. “It’s about connecting it to behavior here and now,” Griech-Polelle says. “There are much broader lessons that students can take from this: ‘How do you conduct yourself? How do you treat people? Are you respectful?’ That is what inspires me, because otherwise it would just be too sad and depressing.” Marcus

an energy that I didn’t know I had. I still frequently apply lessons in grit and teamwork to my daily life in medical school that Dave taught during rowing practice. How did you hear about the Dr. George and Emma T. Torrison Scholarship? IB: I learned about this scholarship through my advisor, Dr. Auman. She mentioned the scholarship, and I was very excited to apply! I hadn’t heard about it before, but I was excited for the opportunity to speak about how my faith as a Lutheran motivates me to