Tim Hogan Recieves Withrow Teaching Excellence Award
Timothy P. Hogan, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has a reputation as an excellent and dedicated instructor. Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, his student evaluations are among the best in the department. He is passionate about teaching and wants his students to fully comprehend the material he teaches before moving on to the next topic. One student says, “Professor Hogan is a great teacher and gives the students the most value per credit hour!” He takes on challenging courses like ECE 201 (Circuits and Systems I), the first required course in the ECE curriculum. He also helps the department by teaching courses outside of his immediate area of interest, such as ECE 320 (Energy Conversion and Power Electronics). Dr. Hogan involves undergraduate students in his research, providing them with valuable experience. As an indication of success of this undergraduate research experience, several of these students have continued their studies as graduate students at MSU. One student sums it up: “Tim Hogan was a role model for me. He is an excellent example of how a professor should be—both academically and personally.” Dr. Hogan is a second-time recipient of this award.