Today in Scientopia, I discuss the phenomenon in which some professors are praised by their undergraduate students for talking about their (the professor's) research in class, whereas others are criticized for the same thing. In the latter case, mention of research in a class may be seen as proof that the professor only cares about research.
Should we talk about our research in class, and if so, how can we do it well?
Should we talk about our research in class, and if so, how can we do it well?