On December 7, 2012 a celebration was held to honor the career of Dr. Richard Moyer as he retires from the University of Michigan-Dearborn after 37 years of service. Numerous friends and family members, professional colleagues from inside and outside the university, and former students joined in recounting Dick’s many contributions and accomplishments.
Dr. Richard Moyer came to UM-Dearborn after completing his doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado in 1975. His initial appointment was as assistant professor in science education in the Division of Urban Education, which subsequently became the School of Education. He was the Division's ninth faculty member and first science educator.
At that time, there was only one science education course for undergraduates. Today, the science education program in the School of Education at UM-Dearborn is recognized as exemplary and has four tenured faculty members. In addition, Moyer was instrumental in the organization of the Inquiry Institute, a UM-Dearborn interdisciplinary endeavor primarily between scientists in the Department of Natural Sciences and science educators in the School of Education. A Master of Science in Science Education degree (MSSE), developed by the Inquiry Institute, accepted its first students in September of 2003 under Dr. Moyer’s coordination.
As the students who spoke at the retirement event attested Professor Moyer has a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding teacher. He is one of only two faculty members on campus who received the campus Distinguished Teaching Award more than once. Moyer was first recognized in the untenured category when he received his first award in 1981and then, a second time in 1991, in the tenured category.
Moyer has also been a prolific writer and scholar, publishing more than 200 books, book chapters, and journal articles. One of his recent publications, Everyday Engineering, which is co-authored with SOE Associate Professor Susan Everett, is among the most popular teaching resources published by the National Science Teachers Association.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn School of Education is pleased to recognize Professor Richard Moyer for 37 years of outstanding service as a member of the faculty; for his innovative contributions to the preparation and continuing education of science teachers; and for his leadership and mentorship.
Bravo and bon voyage!
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