{"id":74070,"date":"2018-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-honors-niels-viggo-hobbs-with-first-part-time-faculty-excellence-award\/"},"modified":"2018-06-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T00:00:00","slug":"uri-honors-niels-viggo-hobbs-with-first-part-time-faculty-excellence-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2018\/06\/uri-honors-niels-viggo-hobbs-with-first-part-time-faculty-excellence-award\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 honors Niels-Viggo Hobbs with first part-time faculty excellence award"},"content":{"rendered":"

KINGSTON, R.I. — June 11, 2018 — The Office of the Provost at the 溏心vlog免费B站 honored Biology Instructor Niels-Viggo Hobbs of Providence<\/strong> with the first Part-time Faculty Teaching Excellence Award.<\/p>\n

The award honors part-time faculty whose work is exceptional. \u201cIt\u2019s an award about teaching excellence. The award is meant for someone who is a well-rounded teacher, good in and out of the classroom, and a good advisor,\u201d said Matthew Bodah, interim vice provost for academic personnel and budget, who chaired the committee that chose Hobbs for the award.<\/p>\n

Hobbs began his teaching career in 2003, and since then he has inspired countless students in the field of biology. Hobbs is an expert on invertebrates and marine communities in New England, and is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Environmental Protection Agency. Hobbs has been described by members within the University community as a fantastic teacher, and received overwhelming support from colleagues and students for his nomination.<\/p>\n

\u201cNiels was the perfect candidate in many ways,\u201d Bodah said. \u201cHe\u2019s hands-on, taking students out into the swamps for specimen research. This award is for people who developed good relationships with students, in the classroom or even online, but give more than just instruction. They are available and can form good relationships with students.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the students in his class, Biology of Algae, described in his nomination how his career path changed entirely after taking a class with Hobbs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had no previous experience or knowledge of algae, but Niels\u2019 enthusiasm and commitment to the class quickly made it my favorite, and it remains my favorite class I\u2019ve taken at 溏心vlog免费B站 to this day,\u201d said the student. \u201cHe changed my career path, because as I get ready to graduate, I am determined to find a job researching algae as a sustainable fuel source, for food, and a component of plastic. This is a passion derived from Niels\u2019 class.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hobbs was honored with a cash prize, a luncheon and was recognized at this year\u2019s commencement ceremony.<\/p>\n

Bodah encourages faculty and students to submit nominations once the award is announced early next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe part-time faculty play a critical role in the instructional program of the University,\u201d Bodah said. \u201cPeople like Niels and many others are also working in their chosen field and teaching, spanning two worlds. They are able to bring in their experience from outside of the University into the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

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