Spencer Mass (2015)
2015: Spencer Mass (Biology)
Spencer Mass was chosen for his extensive and productive mentoring efforts. With his guidance, students have regularly presented at regional, national, and international conferences. Mass fosters an open learning environment where students can ask questions, learn techniques and become fully involved in research. Rather than simply looking at the experimental results and stating what steps need to be taken next, he asks the student to suggest. Hannah Miller '15 (Biology) explained that his “research students are encouraged to take initiative and work independently, but are always able to go to him for brainstorming, advice, or a troubleshooting session.”
