Recognition!!

Finally, some solid real recognition from my department! Two pieces really. First, was a very nice goodbye from my advisor, who said something to the effect that I would have been successful in the PHD program if I had been allowed to stay, and then gave me some pointers on where to go next in my reading to keep me motivated on the Algebraic Topology route. The next text up? McCleary's A User's Guide to Spectral Sequences, since ... those who are comfortable with spectral sequences have a large advantage over those who don't. This should be interesting enough, since most if not all of my questions this semester have been about spectral sequences! A User's Guide would be nice.

The second form of recognition meant a GREAT deal to me. There are 2 teaching awards that are given out each year. One given out purely by the department (of which 2 are given out), and one given out by a family member of a previous member of the department. Well, I got one of the ones given out by the department!! What a way to go, right? :-) It's wonderful to be recognized for my hard work in my teaching. Thankfully, my students recognized it, since they are the ones who nominated me. But, this is what I want to do with my degree. I want to teach.

Now, let's hope I come through for them again, and give them the tools to get decent grades on their final exam!!