ANNA GANNET HALLAR

At the University of Utah, Dr. Hallar has taught the following undergraduate courses: Modern Climate Change (ATMOS 1020); Mountain Weather and Climate (ATMOS 3200); Physical Meteorology I - Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Boundary Layer Meteorology (ATMOS 5300); Physical Meteorology II – Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Atmospheric Radiation (ATMOS 5310); Physical Meteorology III – Cloud and Aerosol Physics (ATMOS 5200); Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution (ATMOS 3100); Professional Development for Atmospheric Science Students (ATMOS 3000) and Experiential Learning in Atmospheric Sciences (ATMOS 5800).  She has been successful in designing new courses, as well as redesigning the curriculum to better serve the undergraduate Atmospheric Sciences majors. 

When teaching, I work to create a safe, interactive environment for my students. There are several practical methods that I have employed to engage students.  These methods include creating hands-on activities, such as a board game to teach the carbon cycle and in-classroom demonstrations. My lectures are focused around straight-forward presentations, which are available to my students online (Canvas).  I am enthusiastic about science (especially Earth Science) and try to use this enthusiasm to spark or foster interest within the students. One of the things I enjoy most about my current position is working with students in both classroom and research settings.