Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Teaching Assistant Professor
Jeremy Gouzd
"All students learn a little differently than others. Being able to see that and provide the material in different ways until you see the ‘light bulb’ moment is crucial."
Jeremy Gouzd decided to go into his field of study because throughout his career he enjoyed engineering and the field of occupational safety.
"Along with those fields of study, I had a passion for teaching," he says.
He tries to get as much involvement with his students as possible, because he believes this is the best way to communicate the material that is being taught.
"Teaching online is different in that the paths you need to take to connect with the student are different," he says. "The information isn't conveyed in the same manner as the traditional style of teaching."
He engages in as much feedback with students as possible, through grading comments, discussions, announcements, and emails.
"I also record shorter versions of my lectures that students seem to be more apt to watch and which highlight and move through the material as the student would, week to week."
"I think that all students learn a little differently than others. Being able to see that and provide the material, information, and lectures in those different ways until you see the ‘light bulb’ moment is crucial."
What technology do you use in the classroom?
"Along with eCampus or Blackboard, I engage in as much feedback as possible, through grading comments, discussions, announcements, and emails."
How do you mentor students?
"When I was going through my Phd program, I was fortunate enough to have an incredible advisor. I tried to adopt all of his teaching styles and methods of advising because he was able to reach out and connect with studies in a remarkable way. I try to carry on that mentoring style to my students."
What is the difference between online teaching vs on-campus?
"Making the personal connections with the students can be challenging."
What is the key to student success in your classes?
"I enjoy making sure that the student really connects with the courses and material."
Inside WVU
Jeremy has roughly 12 years of experience in diverse fields of Occupational Safety and Engineering including construction, mining, chemical, biological, laboratory research, respirator certification and experimentation, respirator filtering efficiency, etc.
Outside WVU
He was previously a Fellow Physical Scientist at NIOSH, performing personal protective technology evaluations on fire fighter Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA.)
He is an outdoor adventurist and skydiving Instructor.
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