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==Background and Education== | ==Background and Education== | ||
Prior to joining the teaching staff here in Biological Engineering, I was myself educated at MIT for ten years (this is sometimes derisively referred to as being a "lifer"). I first acquired an S.B. in Chemical Engineering (2001), then a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering under the auspices of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. My interest in the interface between biology and materials came about late in my undergraduate career, and I was fortunate to have pursued this interest in [http://web.mit.edu/biomaterials Darrell Irvine's lab]. In addition to a challenging and engaging research experience, graduate school offered me a chance to hone my teaching chops, first in [http://student.mit.edu/@0760803.28299/catalog/search.cgi?search=3.012&style=verbatim 3.012 (thermodynamics)], then in [http://student.mit.edu/@0760803.28299/catalog/search.cgi?search=20.361&style=verbatim 20.361 (biotechnology)]. I have a passion for the written word, whether reading literature, or enabling effective and elegant science communication. | Prior to joining the teaching staff here in Biological Engineering, I was myself educated at MIT for ten years (this is sometimes derisively referred to as being a "lifer"). I first acquired an S.B. in Chemical Engineering (2001), then a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering under the auspices of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. My interest in the interface between biology and materials came about late in my undergraduate career, and I was fortunate to have pursued this interest in [http://web.mit.edu/biomaterials Darrell Irvine's lab]. In addition to a challenging and engaging research experience, graduate school offered me a chance to hone my teaching chops, first in [http://student.mit.edu/@0760803.28299/catalog/search.cgi?search=3.012&style=verbatim 3.012 (thermodynamics)], then in [http://student.mit.edu/@0760803.28299/catalog/search.cgi?search=20.361&style=verbatim 20.361 (biotechnology)]. I have a passion for the written word, whether reading literature, or enabling effective and elegant science communication. | ||
==Core Teaching Values: Goals and Expectations== | ==Core Teaching Values: Goals and Expectations== | ||
* Transparency | * Transparency - I would like to convey to you ''why'' you are learning what you are learning at every stage, and also how you will be held accountable for this knowledge. In turn, I expect you to keep me abreast of any bugs or features of the course. | ||
* Responsibility | |||
* Adaptability | * Responsibility - I hope to take the basics (keeping up with classwork, being considerate of your labmates) forgranted. Rather, I aspire for us to engage in issues both intrinsic and seemingly peripheral to the course, such as considering the ethical implications of biotechnology. | ||
* Adaptability - No matter what your next career may be, adapting to unexpected outcomes and the ability to redefine strategy and set appropriately modified goals will be vital. In my own case, flexibility and experimentation with pedagogical methods is a priority. Please do not hesitate to give me feedback. | |||
==Research Interests== | ==Research Interests== | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 26 June 2007
Contact Information
 astachow AT mit DOT edu |
Background and Education
Prior to joining the teaching staff here in Biological Engineering, I was myself educated at MIT for ten years (this is sometimes derisively referred to as being a "lifer"). I first acquired an S.B. in Chemical Engineering (2001), then a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering under the auspices of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. My interest in the interface between biology and materials came about late in my undergraduate career, and I was fortunate to have pursued this interest in Darrell Irvine's lab. In addition to a challenging and engaging research experience, graduate school offered me a chance to hone my teaching chops, first in 3.012 (thermodynamics), then in 20.361 (biotechnology). I have a passion for the written word, whether reading literature, or enabling effective and elegant science communication.
Core Teaching Values: Goals and Expectations
- Transparency - I would like to convey to you why you are learning what you are learning at every stage, and also how you will be held accountable for this knowledge. In turn, I expect you to keep me abreast of any bugs or features of the course.
- Responsibility - I hope to take the basics (keeping up with classwork, being considerate of your labmates) forgranted. Rather, I aspire for us to engage in issues both intrinsic and seemingly peripheral to the course, such as considering the ethical implications of biotechnology.
- Adaptability - No matter what your next career may be, adapting to unexpected outcomes and the ability to redefine strategy and set appropriately modified goals will be vital. In my own case, flexibility and experimentation with pedagogical methods is a priority. Please do not hesitate to give me feedback.
Research Interests
1. Biomaterials - especially natural and synthetic polymers.
2. Immunology - particularly T cell motility and lymphoid chemokines.
