My life as an educator
The best thing about being an educator is to see sparks in the eye’s of my students, when they learn something amazing. The good part of my job is that, I teach astronomy in a “dark sky” area, where the sky is clear. I teach a variety of topics based on astrophysics, these include but are not limited to: “solar physics, solar system, planets and evolution of astronomy”.
In addition, I mentor graduate and undergraduate research projects. The above picture is from undergraduate research project, that studies effects of solar irradiance on the local atmosphere.
Teaching updates and highlights
Wrap-up ASTR 1120 for Fall 2023. Review and updates on teaching strategy with RISE method. RISE stands for: Responsive: adapts to changing contexts and learner needs. Informed: Uses high quality research and professional standards to guide course design and instruction. Supportive: Provides a safe environment that values all learner identities and cultivates meaningful relationships. Engaged: Actively involves learners and provides opportunities for reflection, growth, and application.
ASTR 400: Solar eclipse project in news.
Dr Juie Shetye 