Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics
Course: Chemistry 452 (Thermodynamics)
Taken: Fall 2014, Senior Year
Professor: Sarah Keller
Sarah Keller is the only professor who can take a subject that most Biochemistry students dread and turn it into one of my favorite classes at UW. Dr. Keller is a dynamic lecturer who goes out of her way to make sure her students learn and have some fun doing it. The first quarter of physical chemistry covers thermodynamics and the macro state of chemical reactions. One of the reasons that I loved Dr. Keller's class is that she asked us to use our new knowledge to solve useful and interesting problems. We had a whole series of problems on our homework and in exams that asked us to look at the thermodynamics and efficiency of generating energy through different methods such as solar power or hydroelectric dams, and then use that energy to do laundry or take a hot shower. These problems put our learning in context and reminded me that these principles are all around us.
Dr. Keller is one of my favorite professors at UW, and I am inspired by her example for female scientists. I plan to keep in touch with her!
Taken: Fall 2014, Senior Year
Professor: Sarah Keller
Sarah Keller is the only professor who can take a subject that most Biochemistry students dread and turn it into one of my favorite classes at UW. Dr. Keller is a dynamic lecturer who goes out of her way to make sure her students learn and have some fun doing it. The first quarter of physical chemistry covers thermodynamics and the macro state of chemical reactions. One of the reasons that I loved Dr. Keller's class is that she asked us to use our new knowledge to solve useful and interesting problems. We had a whole series of problems on our homework and in exams that asked us to look at the thermodynamics and efficiency of generating energy through different methods such as solar power or hydroelectric dams, and then use that energy to do laundry or take a hot shower. These problems put our learning in context and reminded me that these principles are all around us.
Dr. Keller is one of my favorite professors at UW, and I am inspired by her example for female scientists. I plan to keep in touch with her!