...While a NASA employee on the Apollo Project, I made extensive use of algebra and calculus in the development of orbital rendezvous techniques (Atlantic: : https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/593968/apollo-11/). Later on I participated in the design of the space shuttle and the development of ... (read more)
...Prior to medical school, Hector conducted a research year at UCSF where he structurally characterized the interactions between a resistance protein and novel antibiotics to overcome resistance. He majored in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University. While at Rice, Hector took a breadth of courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology. (read more)
...For some it relates to poor handle on the content and it requires teaching the material back. I find some learners who are not auditory will not absorb lectures well. With others it relates to a fundamental issue with how the individual approaches the discipline and a concept that he/she cannot excel. (read more)
...During my Ph.D. studies, I taught physics courses for both physics majors and non-physics majors, focusing on making challenging concepts accessible and engaging. My background in physics has provided me with a strong foundation in various areas of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigo... (read more)
...As much as I hope that my students learn from me, I also want to learn from my students. As I have been teaching, I have learned many ways to approach math problems and different perspectives from my students and I truly value everything that I have learned from them.I graduated from Temple Univ... (read more)