Nancy Forde, Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science — 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award
Nancy Forde is well-known across SFU and in the broader physics community as a student-centred, dedicated teacher who has received many teaching recognitions, including the 2021 Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching award. Outside the classroom, she leads the development of the biological physics program and biophysics research at the Forde Lab.
Forde takes pride in her students’ successes and generously shares her knowledge with colleagues. She values just-in-time teaching, thoughtful assessment and constant improvement of her courses. To make physics topics more accessible and engaging, Forde strives to adapt her teaching style to meet the needs of each student. She looks forward to inspiring and supporting many generations of students to achieve their dreams.
Read more about Forde here.