Stories about "active learning"
Legendary Bates chemistry professor Tom Wenzel named one of the top science educators of the past 10 years
Friday, December 15, 2023 9:55 am
Legendary Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Tom Wenzel, who was recognized as a pioneer for teaching undergraduates through active learning, is named one of the nation’s top science educators.
A national award and Bates tribute to legendary chemistry professor Thomas Wenzel
Thursday, November 14, 2019 8:30 am
A former student established — and named for Wenzel — a new endowed fund to support student summer research.
Campus Construction Update: Aug. 11, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 10:42 am
At Bates College, two Carnegie Science Hall classrooms are being revamped as settings for the teaching approach called active learning.
Campus Construction Update: June 30, 2017
Friday, June 30, 2017 8:07 am
Classrooms in a Bates College science hall are being made over to advance the college's understanding of the pedagogical practice of active learning.
Chemist Tom Wenzel shares $900,000 grant for curriculum development
Thursday, September 22, 2016 3:51 pm
Bates College chemistry professor Tom Wenzel and a collaborator will share a $900,000 grant to advance a practice called "active learning."