Rachael T. Panik
Teaching
Gold Standard of Teaching, Georgia Institute of Technology
Rachael received designations of "Excellent Teaching in Written Communication Skills," and "Active Student Engagement" from anonymous course evaluations for her teaching in CEE 4610: Multimodal Transportation.
CEE 4610: Multimodal Transportation, Georgia Institute of Technology
Official Description: Planning, design, and operation of systems of air, rail, water, and highway facilities, including those for bicycles and pedestrians.
In this course, we will focus on the need, purpose and design for multimodality. Why is a multimodal transportation system important? How did our transportation system evolve in the US? How do we plan and design for multimodal transportation? How do people choose what mode to take when they travel? How do we measure the safety and performance of a multimodal transportation system? What is a complete street and what guides are available for complete streets design? Why is it more efficient for freight to be moved via various modes and how do these modes interact?
Reviews
[Rachael] asks leading questions that help us think further about the concepts being taught and this helps to deepen our understanding. She also validates students’ thought process, which creates a non-judgemental environment that engages more students.
I've really enjoyed this class thus far and think [Rachael] is a great professor! She has great pacing in class and is very receptive to student questions.
Rachael is really good at teaching and conveying ideas! I always walk away from the class room knowing so much more.