Oyinda Oyelaran is a teaching professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Science. Photo courtesy Oyinda Oyelaran

How Teaching Organic Chemistry Can Be Like Teaching a Foreign Language

“Removing that notion, and helping students see their own ability, helping them enjoy a sense of achievement—that’s what drives the amount of effort I put into mentoring my students” says Oyinda OyelaranNo wonder Oyelaran was selected as one of two faculty members to receive Northeastern University’s Excellence in Teaching Award!

This story was originally published on News@Northeastern on March 27, 2020. Click here to read more!

Chemistry and Chemical Biology