Justin Eichel, exceptional teaching by a student award recipient, 2011
System Design Engineering
Justin Eichel, a graduate student in systems design engineering, has been
described as an “outstanding engineer, teacher, scholar and academic –a ‘one in a million’ person”. His students from various systems design courses share their high regards in his ability to “explain concepts thoroughly and clearly while maintaining an engaging and enjoyable classroom”. His professors and students noted his contributions to course development such as locating alternative textbooks and supplemental material. Justin makes an effort to accommodate his students’ various levels of learning by seeking advice from professors on how to improve his teaching. His students are grateful for his support and recognize his confidence in the classroom as a motivator to their learning.