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Eric
M. Howe, Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor of Education
Assumption
College
500
Salisbury Street
Worcester,
MA 01612
Contact:
emhowe@assumption.edu |
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| Personal
Bio: |
I earned my undergraduate
degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Indiana University
and a Masters in Teaching (Biology) from Colgate University. My Ph.D.
is in Science Education from Western Michigan University. Here are my
research interests.
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| How
did you become interested in teaching? |
My
undergraduate degree was in molecular biology. I worked for several years
in the pharmaceutical industry. Over time, I discovered that what I enjoyed
most about my positions had to do with the teaching and learning aspects
of science. Making the transition to teaching was the best career move I
have ever made. |
| How
did you become interested in teaching in this discipline? |
I have
always enjoyed science, particularly biology. I also enjoy working with
students of various ages - helping them to have a passion for learning about
science. |
| What
has been your funniest or most memorable teaching experience? |
A student
in one of my biology classes placed an electronic whoopie cushion underneath
the front desk where I normally stood during whole-class discussions. She
had a wireless transmitter! It was the most realistic sounding thing I (and
the rest of the class) had ever heard. Talk about getting embarassed (and
I didn't even do it!) |
| What
is your favorite food? |
Indian
Cuisine (particularly chicken tikki marsala). I am also originally from
the state of Indiana, so I suppose that my affection for corn on the cob
has some root in genetics. Did I mention that I also like Pizza? |
| What
is your favorite quote? |
The
distinguished scientist, Anthony C. Allison, passed along a quote to me
from the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard: "Life can only be understood
looking backwards but it must be lived going forwards." I like this
one. |
| Who
is your favorite author? |
Several
come to mind. Nevil Schute for his portrayals of the human spirit during
and after WWII. I especially enjoy his "Trustee from the Toolroom",
"Pied Piper" and "A Town Like Alice". I have also
enjoyed John Steinbeck's "East of Eden". I like historical biographies
as well - I'd highly recommend David McCollough's "John Adams".
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| What
is your favorite movie? |
The
Sting. |
| What
do you like to do when you are not teaching? |
I have
always been an avid runner, swimmer and bicycle rider. I also have been
an antique British car enthusiast and restorer. For the past several years,
I have actively collected and restored antique electrostatic
devices. |
| What
is one of your favorite college memories from when you were a student? |
I went
to the University of Colorado in Boulder. Nearly every memory from that
beautiful place is a good one. I used to rock climb very extensively, and
I have fond memories of the hours spent climbing Red Garden Wall in Eldorado
Canyon or running on the Mesa Trail. |
| Who
are some of your heroes? |
My
father was the best man I have ever known. I miss him every day.
I
also greatly admire the distinguished scientist Anthony
C. Allison - largely for his acute mind and diverse interests.
He is an impressive figure and a gentleman. |
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