Dartmouth undergrads nominate graduate students teachers for recognition each year. The Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL) recently celebrated this year's honorees.
Vedang Puranik was nominated for his work as a teaching assistant in organic chemistry (CHEM 51 & 52). One student shared that Vedang's work made the subject "far more enjoyable and interesting than I could have ever hoped for" and even inspired them to become a Learning Fellow in the chemistry department. "Each time I went to class, I did my best to be half the teacher he is." Another mentioned that Vedang helped them bounce back after some early stumbles in the lab, ultimately turning organic chemistry into one of their most impactful—and enjoyable—learning experiences.
"Vedang Puranick's calm and kind demeanor was exactly what I needed to not only succeed in the course but connect with the material. … I cite him as a main reason why I continued in the sciences at Dartmouth."