About Me
Alex Berger is the High Impact Practices (HIPs) Manager at the RISE Learning Institute.
Education
- Master’s in Teaching, Seattle University; Bachelors of Arts in English, University of Wisconsin-Madison
What I Do
I work with interested faculty members to develop and implement project-based learning, undergraduate research, and experiential learning into their curricula.
What I Love About My Role
I love that I get to help faculty members discover, plan, and implement teaching strategies that will make their courses more engaging and relevant for students.
Advice for Students
Even though courses that involve doing projects or research may seem harder, you’ll get a lot more out of them.
Hobbies/Interests
Biking, hiking, cooking Indian and Middle Eastern food, psychology, politics, and travel.
Fun Facts
When I was in college, working as a busboy, I served Mikhail Baryshnikov coffee and gave him directions to a local trailhead. I’ve also ridden a bike across Scotland.