Rob Thomas passionately shares how he and fellow faculty transformed traditional education to ignite a love for learning. By creating dynamic, hands-on environments through block scheduling and real-world projects, UMW has significantly boosted student engagement and success. Thomas's inspiring approach shows how innovative teaching methods can revolutionize education and foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Discover the power of experiential education!
Sponsored by the Fund for Experience One, TEDxUniversity of Montana Western provides a multidisciplinary forum for academic minds to gather and exchange ideas worth sharing. Speakers selected to present at TEDxUniversity of Montana Western are directly connected to the local community or have topics that support Montana Western’s mission and values. TEDxUniversity of Montana Western showcases the diversity and academic fortitude of our institution while providing a venue for speakers to submit their research to a global network.
This conference was filmed in front of a live audience on March 23, 2024 in the Beier Auditorium.
Learn more about TEDxUniversity of Montana Western by visiting www.umwestern.edu/tedx-umw/ or www.umwestern.edu. Dr. Rob Thomas is a Regents Professor of Geology at the University of Montana Western. He is a Carnegie/CASE U.S. Professor (2009), Montana Educator of the Year (2013), Montana Regents Teaching Scholar (2019), and Fellow of the Geological Society of America, “an honor bestowed upon the best of the profession.” He authored or co-authored over 75 professional publications, including the books, Roadside Geology of Yellowstone Country, and Roadside Geology of Montana, which received the High Plains Book Award in 2021. His personal passions include family, teaching Sherpa mountain guides in Nepal, and playing guitar around a campfire. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
