An Indian-American professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida, has been named US Professor of the Year by an influential think-tank.
Autar Kaw, 52, is among the four recipients of the 2012 US Professor of the Year award, who was recognised as ‘an engaging instructor who uses a variety of teaching techniques, including social media and learning assessments that are informed by his research to reach, encourage and challenge a diverse student population.’ Kaw has been awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
India-born and raised, Kaw makes complex mathematical equations lucid for engineering students beyond his classroom through his popular website and YouTube video lectures.
With the open courseware, which Kaw and his team spent 11 years developing and testing, students can learn and test concepts at their own pace, and not have to wait until the next class for the professor to bring back answers to their questions.
INDIAN-AMERICAN APPOINTED TO KEY ADMINISTRATIVE POST
India-born Vishakha Desai, a leading expert on Asian art, has been appointed by the Obama administration as member of the National Museum and Library Services Board, a key administrative post.
The name of the prominent Indian American, who is also president of global non-profit organisation Asia Society, figured in the list of appointments to 10 key administration posts announced on Tuesday.
‘I am pleased to announce that these experienced and committed individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I look forward to working with them,’ President Barack Obama said.
Autar Kaw, 52, is among the four recipients of the 2012 US Professor of the Year award, who was recognised as ‘an engaging instructor who uses a variety of teaching techniques, including social media and learning assessments that are informed by his research to reach, encourage and challenge a diverse student population.’ Kaw has been awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
India-born and raised, Kaw makes complex mathematical equations lucid for engineering students beyond his classroom through his popular website and YouTube video lectures.
With the open courseware, which Kaw and his team spent 11 years developing and testing, students can learn and test concepts at their own pace, and not have to wait until the next class for the professor to bring back answers to their questions.
INDIAN-AMERICAN APPOINTED TO KEY ADMINISTRATIVE POST
India-born Vishakha Desai, a leading expert on Asian art, has been appointed by the Obama administration as member of the National Museum and Library Services Board, a key administrative post.
The name of the prominent Indian American, who is also president of global non-profit organisation Asia Society, figured in the list of appointments to 10 key administration posts announced on Tuesday.
‘I am pleased to announce that these experienced and committed individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I look forward to working with them,’ President Barack Obama said.