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Professor Gallagher Revamps Physics Course with Real-World Insights

2/25/2025

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Professor Pat Gallagher, the former chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, is now inspiring students at Pitt and Carnegie Mellon with his engaging "Physics of Energy" course. His hands-on teaching style connects physics to real-world scenarios. Excitingly, he aims to enrich his curriculum next year by weaving in philosophical discussions about science, relishing his return to academia.

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Professor Pat Gallagher, the former chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, is now inspiring students at Pitt and Carnegie Mellon with his engaging "Physics of Energy" course. His hands-on teaching style connects physics to real-world scenarios. Excitingly, he aims to enrich his curriculum next year by weaving in philosophical discussions about science, relishing his return to academia.