Congratulations to Teaching Professor Shalom D. Ruben for being selected to receive the John and Mercedes Peebles Innovation in Education Award! The student-nominated award is known to be the highest teaching honor in the college, recognizing faculty who have shown a unique commitment to students demonstrated through innovations in education.
According to the award's college committee, "Ruben's teaching exemplifies innovation through the seamless integration of computer programming tools like MATLAB and Desmos with hands-on hardware demonstrations. Ruben develops models via live experiments, codes during lectures, and uses diverse tools to build student intuition. Known for mastery of subject matter, Ruben breaks down complex topics, engages students with questions and examples, and offers exceptionally supportive office hours. His courses—both required and elective—highlight a unique blend of software and hardware, making him a standout educator at CU Boulder."
