Teaching at the university level is an important compliment to my research activities that brings many personal development benefits and much satisfaction. I believe that teaching hones and improves my understanding of basic technical material and helps me think about problems and problem solving from many different angles. My students never cease to amaze me with their challenging questions and novel learning approaches to new material.

I believe that one does not truly understand a topic until one can teach it to others.

The following tables describe my college teaching experience to date:

University of North Texas - Denton, TX

Course	Semesters	G/UG	Description
MEEN 1110: Mechanical & Energy Engineering Practice I	Fall 2007	UG	Teaches the fundamentals of physics for students with preparation in algebra and trigonometry. Topics drawn from mechanics, electricity and magnetism, heat, waves, sound, optics, and modern physics. Weekly three-hour laboratory and one hour interactive problem-solving session.
MEEN 1210: Mechanical & Energy Engineering Practice II	Spring 2008	UG	Teaches the fundamentals of physics for students with preparation in algebra and trigonometry. Topics drawn from mechanics, electricity and magnetism, heat, waves, sound, optics, and modern physics. Weekly three-hour laboratory and one hour interactive problem-solving session.
MEEN 5110: Alternative Energy	Spring 2008	G	Teaches the fundamentals of physics for students with preparation in algebra and trigonometry. Topics drawn from mechanics, electricity and magnetism, heat, waves, sound, optics, and modern physics. Weekly three-hour laboratory and one hour interactive problem-solving session.

Simmons College - Boston, MA

Course	Semesters	G/UG	Description
PHYS 112L: Introductory Physics Lab	Fall 2005	UG	Teaches the fundamentals of physics for students with preparation in algebra and trigonometry. Topics drawn from mechanics, electricity and magnetism, heat, waves, sound, optics, and modern physics. Weekly three-hour laboratory and one hour interactive problem-solving session.
PHYS 113L: Introductory Physics Lab	Spring 2005	UG

University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA

Course	Semesters	G/UG	Description
University Studies 1A: Issues and Options for Undecided/Undeclared Students	Fall 1998	UG	Introduces new undecided/undeclared freshmen to university issues, resources, and options as they learn about the academic undergraduate culture at UCI. Two-quarter course emphasizes necessary skills and tools for being a successful student, followed by exploration of UCI's undergraduate majors and career options with a focus on decision-making skills.
University Studies 1B: Issues and Options for Undecided/Undeclared Students	Winter 1999	UG