On Friday, September 15, CCB hosted its inaugarual Undergraduate Teaching Program awards ceremony to honor undergraduate teachers for the vital role they played in shaping the chemistry educational experience at Harvard. The event included short speeches from CCB instructors and alumni who reflected on the value of undergraduate teaching, followed by a reception in the Science Center.
The three alumni speakers included Harrison Ngue, MD-PhD Student and former Chem 17/27 TF/PSL; Lindsay Poulos, HMS Research Assistant and former PS11 TF; and Annie Miall, Clinical Researcher and former PS11 TF.
Teaching Fellows and Peer Study Leaders play essential roles in teaching and mentoring the next generation of chemistry students at Harvard. To support all undergraduate TFs and PSLs across the department, CCB launched the Undergraduate Teaching Program (UTP) this fall.
This new program has four primary goals:
- Provide a pathway for more stable employment across semesters by hiring PSLs and TFs earlier (applications for Spring 2024 will open in late September). We will prioritize applications from returning PSLs and TFs. For example, when hiring PSLs for Chem 27, we will give priority to those who were PSLs in Chem 17. When hiring TFs, we will prioritize great PSLs.
- Support professional growth for undergraduate teachers by consistently providing high-quality trainings and opportunities to network with other students, faculty, and education professionals.
- Strengthen the quality of teaching and mentorship in CCB’s courses by investing in teaching staff and retaining them across semesters.
- Recognize and celebrate the contributions of undergraduate teaching staff every day,
The CCB Certificate of Distinction in Teaching recognized undergraduates who made special contributions to the teaching of Chemistry at Harvard College. To be eligible for the award, undergraduate Teaching Fellows demonstrated a commitment to teaching by exhibiting exemplary engagement and communication, and earn an average student evaluation score of 4.5 or above.
A full list of award winners can be found in the awards ceremony booklet.
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