Derek Frydel

I have vast experience in teaching the University courses. In teaching, I like to be very clear, leave no room for doubt, and use historical anecdotes to connect science to human nature. As science is a human undertaking, I try to show students that making mistakes is not only human but necessary. A wrong question leads to new insights.

Because of my daughter and conversations with her, I developed an interest in teaching lower-level students. I discovered that if one employs creativity, it becomes possible to explain many complex concepts and ideas to young people. I also had an opportunity to present a few times in elementary school on various topics for a group of children.