Skip to main content Skip to local navigation
Home » Teaching & Learning » Spotlight on Teaching

Spotlight on Teaching

Through the teaching award initiatives of the Committee on Teaching and Learning, the Faculty of Science supports, promotes, and recognizes the pedagogical excellence and innovation of our instructors.

Professor in a lecture hall

Committee on Teaching and Learning (CoTL)

CoTL initiatives aim to raise the profile of teaching and learning in the Faculty of Science through the Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching & Leadership Awards, as well as hosting events for learning and collaboration, such as speaker series, workshops, and informal teaching-related socials for faculty and graduate students.

Students in a library

Award Recipients

Read more about the previous recipients of our Excellence in Teaching Awards, as well as other awards and honours.

teacher writing on a whiteboard

Transformation Stories

Explore news and transformation stories about our Faculty’s efforts in pedagogical excellence and innovation.

Contacts


Dr. Ashley Nahornick

Educational Development Specialist, Faculty of Science
ashleynk@yorku.ca


Dr. Yelin Su

Teaching Commons Liaison for Faculty of Science
ysu@yorku.ca


Lily Ren, Adjunct Librarian

YU libraries liaison for Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy
lilyren@yorku.ca


Ilo Maimets, Associate Librarian

YU libraries liaison for Biology
ilo@yorku.ca


William Denton, Associate Librarian

YU libraries liaison for Math, Natural Sciences
wdenton@yorku.ca


Ted Belke, Assistant Librarian

YU libraries liaison for Science and Technology Studies
tbelke@yorku.ca