Walter Lewin is a Dutch physics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology known for his unique and exciting scientific demonstrations in the classroom. In recent years, he has gained a following of people who watch his lectures on television and the internet. After receiving worldwide attention from an article in the New York Times, his online audience jumped to 165,000 views a day.
Fast Facts:
- Lewin's lectures can be viewed by visiting his page at MIT and clicking on "View the Lectures"
- 1978: Won NASA award for Exceptional Scientific Achievement
- 1984 & 1991: Alexander von Humboldt Award
- 1984: Guggenheim Fellowship
- 1984: MIT Science Council Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
- 1988: W. Buechner Teaching Prize
- 2003: Evertt Moore Baker Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
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Walter Lewin Blogs and Commentaries
Open Learning Blog: The Walter Lewin Lectures
Eric Jennings' Blog: "Revenge of the Experts: The Future of Web 2.0?" (March 12, 2008)
Google Blog Search: Walter Lewin
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