Janovy is a biologist who loves to teach and write, loves the beauty of nature and the mystery of science. Often compared to Henry David Thoreau, Lewis Thomas and Annie Dillard, Janovy's works have appeared nearly as often on popular book shelves as they have in scientific journals. He's the recipient of numerous teaching awards and research accolades, earning the Paula and D.B. Varner chair in biological sciences. He has mentored scores of young biologists. Janovy's personal and teaching style are student-focused and spontaneous.
Students learn because they want to.
Give them the tools and let them take over. Students also need to be actively involved in their profession, like they are at Cedar Point, Janovy believes, which is why he remains dedicated to the biological station, even after 25 years. They may produce inventions to make your life easier, and they may cure diseases, but the product of higher education is human resources. The secrets to success are providing students with material, let them do their own work, treat them with respect, help them bring projects to closure and be excited about what you do. Those principles really apply to every subject.