Philip participated in the Teaching Fellows Program in the winter quarter of 1997. As part of the program, each fellow implements a teaching improvement project such as developing a new course or new laboratory experiments. The goal of the conference is to draw attention to issues of equity, ethics and social responsibility within the practice of science and technology. Philip doesn't think research means taking time away from students. Giving time to students doesn't mean taking time away from your research.
Undergrads learn a lot by going out into the field for research.
I learn from students as well. When they learn something, they gain, and you gain.