Teacher Comments

Comments made by middle and high school teachers who participated in the Summer 2001 "Genes, Schemes, and Molecular Machines" course:

C&E Article - December 8, 2003.
"I think this course is extremely useful for anyone teaching science."
"…amazing. I think that models are the key to success. They make things you can't see, real!"
"…mind opening experience-problem solving, confidence building, new ideas and techniques…"
"Excellent course! Can't wait to share the information with my colleagues"
"This workshop is one of the best I have ever attended. We were accorded professional status along with receiving the benefit of new ideas and teaching tools --- especially the 'how do you know' questions…"
"The class helped me make some very significant connections between key concepts and helped solidify my understanding of some key concepts. The first three days on chemistry were particularly valuable."
"Thank you so much! it was a fabulous experience. I would definitely consider more classes like this. You guys were great!"
"I really enjoyed the course; it challenged me as well as motivated me to use new and innovating activities in my classroom."
"Vastly increased my knowledge of molecular biology."
"Excellent learning experience; very well taught; very knowledgeable professors."
"Fantastic educational and professional course."