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Becca Nesson Named Executive Director of the Bok Center

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Rebecca (Becca) Nesson , Dean of Academic Programs at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will become the new Executive Director of The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. Nesson, who is currently dean of...

Rebecca Nesson

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Rebecca (Becca) Nesson became Executive Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning in September 2025, bringing to the role her experience in academic leadership and teaching innovation across Harvard. As Dean of Academic Programs at the...

Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching

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The 2018 Harvard Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching is a two-day workshop that will convene a community of STEM faculty interested in applying evidence-based techniques and principles to their teaching. The goals of the two-day workshop are to help...

Fall Teaching Conference Workshop - How Students Learn

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Tamara Brenner, Executive Director, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning How do students construct and organize knowledge? What strategies help students retain information and apply their knowledge to new situations? What factors influence student...

Fall Teaching Conference Workshop - How Students Learn

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Tamara Brenner, Executive Director, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning How do students construct and organize knowledge? What strategies help students retain information and apply their knowledge to new situations? What factors influence student...

Call for Nominations: 2019-20 Herschbach Teacher/Scientist Lecture Series

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The Herschbach Teacher/Scientist Lecture selection committee seeks nominations for the 2019-20 speaker. The Herschbach teacher/scientist lecture series recognizes scholars who excel both as scientists and as educators. The lecture series honors emeritus...

Using Growth Mindset to Improve Teaching and Learning

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Led by: Tamara Brenner, Executive Director Growth mindset—the belief that your skills and intelligence are malleable and can be improved with hard work and practice—has been shown to be a vital aspect of learning. In this session, we will focus on...

Winter Teaching Week Workshop: Problem Solving in STEM Classes: Engaging Your Students in Section

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Tamara Brenner, Executive Director, Derek Bok Center Problem solving is a central activity in science, engineering, and math classes. In this workshop, designed for both new and experienced TFs in the STEM disciplines, we will explore strategies for...

Problem Solving in STEM Classes: Engaging Your Students in Section

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Problem solving is a central activity in science, engineering, and math classes. In this workshop, designed for both new and experienced TFs in the STEM disciplines, we will explore strategies for teaching with problems. How and why might you encourage...

Fall Teaching Conference Workshop - Facilitating Active Learning in an Inclusive STEM Classroom

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Tamara Brenner, Executive Director, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning What can you do with your students during section to keep them engaged, thinking, and learning? How can you help them feel welcome and ready to learn? In this session, we will...

Teaching with Integrity in the Age of AI

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Faculty are invited to an engaging workshop on “Teaching with Integrity in the Age of AI,” where we will explore the role of artificial intelligence in teaching, with a focus on upholding academic integrity. This workshop is designed to explore best...

Read, Talk, Write, Repeat: Teaching in the Humanities and Social Sciences

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As teachers in the humanities and/or the social sciences, you’ve probably encountered students who have a hard time translating their reading into fruitful discussion and insightful analysis, whether in class or in their papers. Learning how to traverse...