One fall morning, several years ago, I came across a piece of writing that had a profound impact on my … More
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Good People of the Internet, I Am a PhD!
This post is to celebrate that I completed my doctoral studies and earned my doctorate degree in August! I am … More
Learning From My Students
When I concluded my teaching role in May, I realized how much I learned from being the instructor of this … More
Adjusting Instruction During the COVID-19 Situation
I currently co-teach an online course. In terms of the delivery format and class structure, we did not have to … More
Cat-calling Is, Among Other Things, a Transport-safety Issue
On Monday August 26, 2019 I attended a panel discussion on the safety issues women face in relation to transport. … More
GRAD 5214 – How to Apologize Successfully after Making a Hurtful Comment
Have you ever been caught making an offensive comment towards a person or a group? You are not that … More
Grad 5214 – Disregarding Diversity and Inclusion Has Consequences
In discussions concerning inclusion and diversity of university education in which I take part, I have been noticing something. When … More
GRAD 5214 – Diversity of Viewpoints 1
This is the first of a series of posts I plan to publish on diversity of viewpoints. Last February, I … More
GRAD 5104 – Public Speaking Skills for Professors
Have you ever had a professor whose lectures were so boring you completely tuned out? When I was doing my … More
GRAD 5104 – The Future of University Admission
The relevance of the G.R.E. in determining the fate of which university a student is admitted or if at all … More
Mahtot [Mah-tote] Gebresselassie, PhD 