First name

Steve

Last name

Reynolds

Academic unit

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Type of professor

President's Professor

Year

2018

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Bio summary

Professor Reynolds is an outstanding and innovative teacher, recognized around the world. He has transformed the teaching philosophy of his scientific field and written the best textbooks available today. His three introductory textbooks are among the most widely used texts in the world. These are innovative texts designed around cognitive and educational research. He is internationally known for interactive, student-centered instruction, even in large auditorium-style classrooms, having given nearly 100 talks and workshops about teaching and learning at national meetings, education workshops, symposia, and invited talks to universities and colleges. And he has provided significant guidance for many colleagues on their course design and teaching style.