[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DR. AUTAR KRISHEN KAW

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                         HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to today to honor Doctor Autar 
Krishen Kaw for being named Florida's Professor of the Year.
  Doctor Kaw, a professor at the University of South Florida near my 
congressional district, received the award from the Council for 
Advancement and Support of Education for his contributions to 
undergraduate instruction. Dr. Kaw has taught nine different courses 
during his tenure at USF, three of which he developed himself.
  Doctor Kaw believes that, as he says, ``great teaching is not just an 
art; it can also be a learned habit.'' He credits his success to being 
organized, using teaching tools effectively, being compassionate, 
providing rapid feedback to and having great expectations of his 
students, and asking questions. He has done that and more, integrating 
state-of-the-art research into his courses, which have ranged from 
classes larger than 70 to smaller than 10.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud that Doctor Kaw has been recognized for his 
outstanding contributions to undergraduate education and wish him the 
best of luck as he continues in his most noble profession.

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