Featured photo of the week

February 25, 2013

University Relations

Geology Professor Rainer Newberry cooks up a cool demonstration, pouring real lava at about 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit on a faux volcano in a Reichardt Building lab. This is just one of the free science displays and experiments that will thrive around every corner at the 18th annual Science Potpourri from noon – 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Reichardt Building.

Professor Newberry brings great enthusiasm and creativity to his courses, paying special attention to the unique talents and interests of each class and tailoring his topics and teaching methods to meet their needs. Newberry is a 2003 Usibelli Award winner and was recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education as the Alaska Professor of the Year for 1992. Newberry's pursuit of educational excellence and his dynamic approach to his students and to the art of teaching are a great source of inspiration to many of his admiring colleagues. He has served as teacher, advisor and mentor to countless graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have benefitted from his zeal and expertise to become productive and influential leaders in the field of geology.