A student recently reached out, asking to see a copy of my teaching philosophy as they were exploring teaching positions. When I opened it to send, I had an unexpectedly profound moment. It felt like reconnecting with an old friend—a part of myself I hadn’t spoken to in a while.

Hi my name is Sami and I am a new assistant professor at Colorado State University! I mostly teach neurobiology, pharmacology, and physiology with veterinary medicine and undergraduate students. I also research how ungrading and online applications can enhance STEM education. Give me a follow! 💚