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Dan was my tutor for PHY 184 during my spring 2017 semester at MSU. I had previously struggled in the subject of physics, and I had no previous experience with an academic tutor. Dan showed up every week prepared, excited, and enthusiastic about the material. His teaching style inspired a problem solving mentality that I hope to take with me in future subjects. His ability to explain problem objectives in detail is superior to many professors I have had in the past. I have recommended Dan to friends in the past and I will continue to do so in the future!
Dan was my favorite TA for PHY 183 in the Spring 2017 section. He was very enthusiastic about the class and was able to convey hard to grasp concepts in a way that could be understood quite easily. His enthusiasm made me enjoy coming to class and working through the problems for the day, and whenever I worked with him, I knew I would leave with a better understanding of physics even if I had just a slight misconception of the topic.
Dan was a great learning assistant in my phy 183 class. He motivated everyone to get involved and made sure everyone had a firm understanding.
I had Dan as a Learning Assistant for my spring semester 2017 Physics 183 course. He was very helpful and friendly, and encouraged myself and my fellow group members to explore our ideas and collaborate. When our group strayed off course, Dan was able to bring us together and effectively explain to us the key ideas involved with the problem we were solving. I consider myself lucky to have had him as a learning assistant. Dan’s the man.
Dan was a teaching assistant for my group in my physics 183(P-cubed) Spring Semester 2017 course. I believe he worked with us during the last four weeks of class, and he was a great TA. Every class period he came in with an upbeat attitude, and was very eager to help us work through our physics problems. I can say Dan was nothing like the other TA’s, he never wanted to let our group leave early when we finished the problem before the class period ended. It was a pain, but now that I reflect on how the class went, the extra time he spent challenging our knowledge helped tremendously. Dan is not the type of TA to give all the answers, or give a lot of hints; he really challenged us to think outside of the box. He knew that we were all capable of solving the problem without much assistance, so he gave us room to work it out on our own. He only stepped in when we were completely lost, and I am greatly appreciative for that. I believe I received my highest exam score under Dan’s wing. I contribute the score to the fact that I really took time to fully understand the topics. Not only did I understand them, I could apply them to a lot of situations which made the class run a lot smoother. Not only was Dan a great teaching assistant, he was very knowledgeable, and a great motivator. Any student would be great to have him.
I had Dan as a Teaching Assistant in PHY 183, Spring semester 2017. Not only was he always willing to help when we needed it, but didn’t stop until the idea was fully ingrained in our heads. He really cared about all of the students learning the material rather than just passing the class. I would highly recommend Dan in any type of educational job.
Dan was a great TA for my PHY 183 class for the Spring 2017 Semester. He made the material easily understood and knew more than enough about the topics he helped us in. Out of all of the Teaching Assistants I had that semester, in all of my classes, he was the best.
Dan tutored me in PHY 184 for the Spring 2017 Semester. Before starting tutoring with Dan, I was really struggling in this class. I did not understand the material at all and it was showing in my grade for the class. After being tutored by Dan for a few weeks, it completely changed my way of thinking for the class. He explained everything in a way I could understand and helped me actually learn the material. He helped raised my grade by 10% and was extremely nice and easy to work with. He was one of the best tutor I have had.
It was great having Dan as part of the 2016-17 FAST (Future Academic Scholars in Teaching) Fellowship Program at Michigan State University. As part of this year long teaching professional development program doctoral students plan, implement, and evaluate a “teaching-as-research” project. It was exciting to see Dan’s project evolve and get implemented over the course of two semesters. I look forward to hopefully collaborating with Dan on other teaching related initiatives in the future.
in PHY 183 I really enjoyed having Dan Weller as a TA. When we tried to solve problems he did a great job of hinting at answers without telling us. it allowed us to make sure we were going down the right path without him giving us the answer. This method really improved my learning a lot. I also appreciated how he kept us honest by making sure that no one the group got left behind. He made sure that everyone in our group understood what we did when we did our calculations and explanations.
Dan was my PHY 232 tutor for the Spring 2017 semester. I scheduled my first session with him the night before my first exam, and after about 20 minutes he and I both knew that I was doomed. But, he still kept my spirits and motivation high reminding me this is the first exam and that I still have the rest of the semester ahead of me. So the rest of the session he completely changed my view on physics and how to approach and break down problems slowly and precisely. I went from getting less than a 50% on my first exam on to get nothing less than a 95% on the rest of my exams.
On top of that, Dan always found a way to make room in his schedule for his students and was always on time for the sessions. I will, without a doubt, be recommending Dan to my fellow peers if need be.
I had Dan as my tutor for both Chem 142 and Phy 231. He was an awesome tutor and the best one that I have found so far. He was very knowledgeable with the information that we were dealing with and made sure that I was understanding the material before he moved on to a new topic. He actually helped me understand and learn the material rather than just memorize it. I was able to apply what I knew to different problems. I really enjoyed working with Dan and I would recommend him to everyone!
Dan was a key member of the Future Academic Scholars in Teaching 2016-2017 cohort. As the graduate leader for the program, I had the pleasure of interacting with Dan during weekly meetings, where he always came prepared and engaged for the task at hand. He not only showed great commitment to his own project investigating the effects of high-tech classroom environments on student interaction in engineering courses but also was actively engaged in the research projects conducted by other fellows in the program. Dan always asked insightful questions to inform his own understanding, involved others in the conversation as an effective communicator, and consistently served as a reminder of the rewards of working with students through his own actions. Dan was a very fast learner in this new field and still continues his engagement with teaching and learning through other programs on campus.
I had Dan as a Learning Assistant for my PHY 183 class in the Spring 2017 semester, and I have nothing but great comments for Dan. This was my first physics class since sophomore year of high school and Dan was a great help in understanding the material. I had missed the first week of class, but Dan did a fantastic job helping me integrate with my group as well as with the material we were studying at the time. Overall, you can tell Dan knows his thing when it comes to physics and as well as being a helpful hand. There were times I was put on the spot with questions that challenged my learning, but in the end, they helped with my understanding of the topics at hand. Overall, Dan was a great aid in the physics classroom and any student would be lucky to have such a helpful tool to aid in their learning experience at Michigan State University.
Dan was a great tutor for my PHY 193H class. I came into this class at a very low test average, but with Dan’s help I was able to bring my grade up to a 3.5. He also helped me organize my problem solving process so that I could have a proper method to approaching physics problems.
Dan tutored me for PHY 183 and 184 at MSU. I had no pervious physics knowledge and was really struggling to understand the material. He is friendly and patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Dan’s teaching style is far superior to any other tutor I have had because he makes sure that you understand every part of the problem, from start to finish. Dan helped me develop strategies for understanding and solving technical problems that I will use for the rest of my college career.
I hired Dan as a tutor for my ISP 209 and 209L classes at Michigan State in the Spring semester, 2018. Dan is a great teacher and explained difficult physics concepts in a way that I could understand. I earned a 4.0 in both classes and I could not have received these grades without Dan’s tutoring. I highly recommend Dan as a tutor.
Dan tutored me in PHY 183 and was incredibly helpful. He was able to identify what steps I was missing and help me bridge those gaps to successfully solve problems. Before I started working with Dan, I was really struggling in the class. With his help I was able to confidently solve problems and significantly improved my grade in the course. His teaching style, patience and availability helped me finetune skills that not only helped me in this specific course but will help me in future courses and endeavors as well.
I had Dan as a tutor for both Physics 231 and 232 at Michigan State. He was extremely helpful throughout both semesters for me. Instead of just telling me the answer to things he always prompted me to try to work them out for myself first – this allowed me to work through physics concepts that I knew, and things that I still didn’t quite understand. This then allowed me to focus in on what I was struggling with. With Dan’s help I was able to do very well in both semesters of Physics, which I did not think was possible when I first started these classes. He is a wonderful help to have.
Dan worked with me spring and fall semester of 2019 for physics 1 and 2. He was an excellent tutor and very patient with my questions. Dan was available via text for any homework questions I had, which went above and beyond what I could have asked for from a tutor. His notes were easy to follow and he has a knack for taking complex topics and breaking them down into less daunting explanations. Dan even took the time to review math concepts with me that I couldn’t remember/never really understood in the first place. I would 100% recommend Dan for your next tutor and will always be grateful to him for helping me pass classes that I would not have passed otherwise.
I first met Dan when he was the teaching assistant for my introductory physics course as an undergrad at Michigan State. When I began as an undergraduate research assistant, Dan (a postdoctoral research associate at the time) became my mentor. Over the past few years, Dan and I have collaborated on numerous research endeavors, including various research presentations (2019 American Association of Physics Teachers and Physics Education Research Conference (AAPT/PERC) in Provo, Utah, 2019 Michigan AAPT, and virtual 2020 AAPT) and scientific manuscripts (2019 PERC paper and full-length manuscript soon to be submitted). Dan and I have read and analyzed more than 30 different research papers for these tasks. Additionally, we worked together in facilitating a professional development workshop in 2019. Throughout all of these experiences, Dan has helped me grow as a researcher in many ways. He has guided my development as a scientific writer, presenter of research, data analyst, and public speaker. I will begin my PhD studies at Michigan State in this coming Fall semester, and I will carry these skills into the next chapter of my life. From the moment we started working together, Dan emphasized hard work and communication. He has always been very respectful of my ideas and concerned about my development as a researcher, and that made him an excellent mentor. I have no doubt that Dan could continue to positively impact students/researchers like me wherever he may go.
I had Dr. Weller for PHYS 111 in the Spring 2021 semester and the PHYS 112 Summer 2021 semester at SVSU. I was so nervous about having a professor that I didn’t know anything about, but Dr. Weller was the best professor I have ever had in my four years at this university. He continued to excel above and beyond with feedback to our questions, and he would even go home and find answers to our questions if he didn’t know them off the top of his head. He allowed me to grow and excel as a student and as a writer as I count down my days to taking the MCAT exam. I continue to tell my friends to take his classes if possible, as I recommend him to all.
Dr. Weller was my professor for the PHYS 112 Summer 2021 semester at SVSU. It was clear from the beginning that he had a great passion for the subject and for teaching in general. He was able to make a challenging subject fun and interesting to learn about through a wide variety of technical applications. He allowed us to investigate the material on our own and offered his help whenever needed. I had a wonderful experience overall and would love to have him as a teacher again in the future.
In my eyes, the three characteristics of an excellent professor are the care they show for their students, their demonstrated passion for their subject, and their dedication to ensuring the success of their class. I had the pleasure of having Dr. Weller for Phys 111&112 during the spring and summer of 2021 at SVSU, and without a doubt, Dr. Weller is an excellent professor. At all times Dr. Weller was approachable and understanding of any student’s concerns, questions, or circumstances. Dr. Weller had an infectious passion for physics, I consistently found myself considering how the content discussed aligned with my own personal interests – I cared about physics because Dr. Weller made it exciting. Finally, Dr. Weller wants to see every student succeed. He programs his own simulations to help us visualize the content, reaches out to students, and provides constructive feedback on all assessments. In my eyes, Dr. Weller is an excellent professor.
Dr. Weller was my lab professor for PHYS 107 at Saginaw Valley State University. Dr. Weller’s is a passionate professor who comes to class with high energy on a daily basis. His high energy and passion for physics was contagious. I would recommend Professor Weller’s in a heartbeat, I really enjoyed the classroom environment he created.
I had Dr. Weller for my physics for health majors class! It was my first time ever learning physics and he was always able to explain the concepts to me in a different way, or work with me in office hours until it clicked! His demonstrations in class made physics actually interesting to me and held my interest every day, even at 8:30 in the morning on a Monday!
I had Dr. Weller for my health physics class. He was a great professor. He gave a survey halfway through the course to see what he needed to improve on and get feedback. Until then, I had never had professors who cared enough to hear students out. It showed he wanted to be a better professor. He was always nice and easy to reach out to for help. He even brought in examples that were always fun and gave the classroom a better understanding of the concepts.
Dr. Weller was my professor for General Physics I with Lab at the University of New England during the Fall 2022 semester. I enjoyed having Dr. Weller as my instructor for this course. Physics is challenging, as it requires a combination of conceptual and mathematical thinking. Dr. Weller’s course was well organized, as our due dates were explicitly given in the syllabus and we had weekly reminder emails about upcoming deliverables. I was pleased with how content built upon itself in a manner that was logical. I did not seek much outside assistance, but when I had questions or concerns, Dr. Weller was always able to find a time to hear me out. Dr. Weller is reasonable, compassionate, and animated. He clearly has a great understanding and excitement about physics and physical sciences, and this excitement makes his students more willing to learn. Dr. Weller has a great sense of humor and reminds his students that professors are also human and capable of mistakes. He is sincere and I feel truly cared about in his class. I am taking Dr. Weller’s section for General Physics II next semester and I look forward to deepening my understanding of physics under Dr. Weller’s guidance and expertise.
Dr. Weller is an excellent professor who cares deeply about his students. I took his course for both Physics 110 and 111 and have recommended that all my friends taking physics in the future have him as a professor. Our course was well organized and the expectations for students were clear, providing a framework for success that anyone could follow if they put in time and effort. Dr. Weller provided lectures that were very easy to follow and delivered the content in a straightforward manner without being overly long. He was also extremely accessible to students during office hours to answer questions and help with some of the more challenging material. I am grateful to have had a professor who was so well-organized and dedicated to helping students succeed.
There is not enough good things to say about Dr. Weller. I had him as a professor for CHE/DSC 315 at the University of New England. What everyone should be aware of is that another professor created this class but then left the school right before the semester was about to start, and Dr. Weller had to step in. Not only did he do a great job teaching a first year course he didn’t design, he also taught the materials science and data science aspect of the course. It should also be noted that one or two students had data science experience prior to the class. Dr. Weller was a great professor because he valued our opinion on the class and shaped the curriculum based off our interests and response to earlier parts of the course. Overall, great guy that was always available.
Dr.Weller is an excellent professor who showed his passion for teaching. I had him for Physics 111 and I always recommend him as a professor to fellow peers as I could not have asked for a better professor to teach. It was his first semester teaching this class and I felt he handled it wonderfully. His lectures were organized and easy to follow and the labs were engaging. He was always ready to help further explain concepts whenever anyone was confused and valued us as students. Overall a great professor.
Dr. Weller is an exceptional professor who has done nothing but further that impression throughout the time I’ve had him for physics at the University of New England. I would always look forward to these classes since he found ways to make them fun and interesting. What sets Dr. Weller apart is his dedication to student success; he goes above and beyond to make a supportive and inclusive learning environment. He made it very clear how much he genuinely cares about the success and wellbeing of his students by the endless ways we could give feedback on what was happening in class. His approach not only made for a positive learning environment but also inspired me to improve.
A good professor teaches their respective content and leaves their students with a greater understanding of said content when compared to where they were before the course. A great professor does this, but makes the course a memorable experience for those involved with the journey. I worked with Dr. Weller as an LA at the University of New England and I’d recommend him as a teacher to anyone. He not only explained the content of physics in a manner in which students would understand the subject, but he also made the experience genuinely fun. He’d do everything he can to make sure everyone understood the content that was being provided for them while also providing many laughs along the way. Professors like that not only make it a memorable experience for their students, but for their colleagues as well. It was a pleasure working as an LA for Dr. Weller and I strongly recommend having him as a professor.
Dr. Weller not only knows his stuff, but also knows how to teach it. I have had the pleasure of being in his physics 250 studio section and can honestly say that he has an amazing talent for teaching. I have had many professors who are incredibly smart and educated, but have trouble teaching those at a lower level of understanding. Dr. Weller has no such problem. He has a talent for breaking down difficult concepts into simple terms that anyone can understand. I attribute my performance in the class to his ability to help me understand hard concepts better than I ever could have by myself, and would recommend everyone take classes he is teaching if you want the same
Dr. Weller is one of the best professors I’ve had at the University of Michigan. It’s only his second semester here and he’s already earned a strong reputation through overwhelmingly positive word of mouth. While he wasn’t my assigned professor, I chose to exclusively attend his workshops and office hours because he made the complex material understandable and engaging.
I took asynchronous Physics 250 with Dr. Weller so his workshops were optional. Nevertheless, many students would show up just to hear his live lecture, and then leave once the official course content began. I’ve never seen that happen for any another faculty member.
Dr. Weller genuinely cares about his students and regularly goes beyond his responsibilities to ensure their success. He will respond to even the most simple physics questions with patience and kindness, and frequently helps students through email outside of regular hours.
Dr. Weller is an amazing instructor and someone who cares deeply about helping his students and providing them with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in the course. I took physics 250 with Dr. Weller and I would say that his explanations made the concepts we were learning so much easier to grasp and comprehend. Going to his office hours was also very helpful as he would take the time to explain every step of the problem and he would make sure that everyone understood how to go about solving a problem. Dr. Weller’s workshop classes were also very useful and provided students with a comprehensive summary of the material in a way that identified key points and equations. Overall, Dr. Weller is a great professor with a talent for teaching!
I took Physics 150 studio with Dr. Weller at Michigan, and attribute my success in the class to his ability to teach. Not only does he explain things in a way that makes the concepts much easier to grasp, he is just super enthusiastic and fun to be around. I always felt comfortable asking questions in studio or office hours, even when they may have been about simple topics. In four years at Michigan, Dr. Weller is definitely one of the best professors I have had, and I highly recommend taking Physics 150 or 250 with him and going to his office hours!
Dr. Weller is hands-down one of the most supportive professors I’ve had at the University of Michigan. I took Physics 250 with him in Winter 2025, and I can confidently say that his teaching style and support were key reasons I was able to succeed in the course.
What really stands out about Dr. Weller is the way he answers student questions. Even when multiple students asked the exact same thing during office hours or workshops, every single time, he answers with the same level of enthusiasm, clarity, and patience. He never makes anyone feel like they shouldn’t have asked, and that creates a classroom environment where students feel safe to engage and learn. His respect for students really stands out. His ability to break down complex problems, his approachable teaching style, and his genuine care for student success make him an outstanding professor.
I took Physics 250 with Dr. Weller when he first came to the University of Michigan. Although it was his first semester teaching this course, he easily became the best professor I have had at this school thus far. He is not only extremely intelligent, but consistently displayed his ability to teach difficult concepts to people who had a much lower level understanding of physics than himself.
I found physics particularly difficult, and attribute all of my success in this class to Dr. Weller. I went to his office hours every single week, and can confidently say that this is where I learned nearly all of the material for the course. The rest was learned through his workshop session, which I also went to every week, despite it being optional. Dr. Weller has such a unique and effective way of teaching the material, and would go above and beyond to help everyone understand what was going on. Unlike many other science courses I have taken, I felt completely comfortable asking Dr. Weller any question – and if I didn’t understand the first time he explained, I felt comfortable asking again. His office hours would often be three hours straight, and I would sit there the whole time while he would continuously answer every student’s questions with the same level of enthusiasm and excitement. Despite being at the school for such a short time, he became an invaluable resource for so many students I know that took this course. Not only that, but everyone I have spoken to who has had him as a professor has only ever had overwhelmingly positive things to say.
Overall, Dr. Weller is amazing not only because of his ability to teach, but because of how clear it is that he cares about his students. I’ve never seen a professor so involved and excited about their teaching. While I have had many incredibly intelligent professors, I have never had one who could teach the way he does. I would highly recommend taking a course with Dr. Weller.
I have been a part of Dr. Weller’s classes for two semesters now, and he is undoubtedly one of the best professors at the University of Michigan. He is extremely intelligent and well-versed in physics while also having a special talent for teaching concepts. He has been consistently fair and helpful, often going beyond his duties to ensure his classes succeed. It’s been a refreshing experience being Dr. Weller’s student. It feels like he never compromises the standard of higher education while in the classroom. You’re met with respect and given a clear path to learning complex ideas. His teaching style is unique in the level of collaboration he fosters with his students, and it’s clear he puts a lot of passion into his work.
If the university had a professor like Dr. Weller in every classroom, tuition could triple overnight and no one would complain. He is the gold standard for a professor and it has been an honor to be his student.
Dr Weller is the most caring, kind, understanding, accommodating, and supportive professor I have ever had. He always had so much respect and heart for each student he taught, making sure that every one that walked into his classroom understood how they could walk out with a passing grade and with a newfound understanding of the content. He did an excellent job teaching the content as well, on top of just having an amazing character. Dr Weller is the epitome of the perfect professor.
Dr. Weller is one of the most inspiring and patient educators I’ve had at the University of Michigan. I first met him as a student in Physics 250 during Winter 2025 and later returned as his Learning Assistant in Spring 2025. Experiencing his teaching from both sides of the classroom was an honor to be a part of and revealed just how deeply he cares about fostering genuine understanding, curiosity, and confidence in his students.
As a neuroscience major, I initially viewed physics as a requirement, but Dr. Weller’s passion for teaching made the subject come alive. His friendly and indefinite resource of patience paired with a very clear, step by step dive into conceptual reasoning and critical thinking helped me see how physics “makes sense”. My peers would often mention how Dr. Weller’s explanations during the studio sessions were, and I quote, “The only reason they were passing this course.”
One of my favorite memories was during an evening Learning Assistant office hour at Sweetwaters Cafe, when several students struggled with the right-hand rule, which was once a concept that completely confused me. Back then, I remembered how Dr. Weller had patiently (and very logically) explained it until it clicked, and I was able to pass on that same clarity to others. In that moment, I realized that with a great mentor comes a synergistic cycle: students become excited about difficult material, and in turn, they inspire others through that same excitement.
Dr. Weller’s enthusiasm, patience, and ability to make even the hardest concepts feel simple create a classroom that cultivates curiosity and confidence. His mentorship not only shaped my academic growth but, as I continue my career into a PhD, also inspired me to become the kind of educator who keeps that cycle going.
Despite facing challenges throughout this course, I have found Dr. Weller to be an exceptional and supportive professor. He took the time to meet with me individually after an exam to review the problems I missed and to explain how to approach them more effectively. Although the exams are certainly rigorous, it is clear that Dr. Weller puts genuine effort into making them fair and ensuring that the course remains manageable for his students. His dedication and willingness to help have made a meaningful difference in my experience.
Physics in general is a challenging subject, but Dr. Weller made the class manageable. He was always supportive and patient, and his care for his students truly showed in his teaching. Dr. Weller always went above and beyond to help in any way he could. I genuinely enjoyed his class and look forward to taking Physics 250 with him next spring.
Dr. Weller has by far been my favorite professor at the University of Michigan. His passion for physics, respect towards students, and true desire to help others in understanding the material made this class so much more enjoyable for me. Although, I often struggled with the problems in this class, Dr. Weller was able to answer each of my questions extremely thoughtfully, breaking down complex concepts and providing effective ways to approach challenging problems. I came into this class believing that physics would be impossible for me and having Dr. Weller as a teacher has changed that perspective completely. I am truly grateful to him and all the time he spent teaching me this semester.
I took Physics 150 with Dr. Weller, and although physics was challenging for me, he was an exceptional professor. His teaching style was clear and organized, and I greatly appreciated how attentive he was in answering my questions during office hours. Dr. Weller was always approachable, and his support played a large role in helping me stay motivated and improve in his class. In addition, his commitment to teaching was evident in the engaging way he presented material, particularly the in-class demonstrations, which I found both enjoyable and informative.
Dr. Weller is a wonderful professor who has a great passion and dedication for both physics and teaching. His lecture always incorporated thoughtful questions and interesting demos, which helped students learn challenging concepts in a more engaging way. Beyond the classroom, he is approachable, patient, and deeply committed to helping students learn problem-solving strategies and truly find joy in studying physics. He is always willing to listen to student feedback and guide students when they are struggling. Thanks to Dr. Weller, I really enjoyed learning physics concepts and making real-life applications to my career field. Dr. Weller exemplifies what it means to be an effective and inspiring physics professor.
Dr. Weller was one of my favorite professors I have had at the University of Michigan. He taught me Physics 150, and made the lectures very engaging through including interesting demos to help reinforce the concepts. He also was very helpful during office hours and offered very clear explanations to my questions. Despite the many people who attended his office hours, he took the time to know everyone’s names and answer their individual questions. I am grateful for all of the support and help he gave me throughout the semester!
Dr. Weller is a wonderful professor as not only does he bring a fun attitude everyday when teaching physics but he really understands and teaches us to understand the material. I think there are a lot of teachers who understand the material but few who can actually teach it in a fun manner. Dr. Weller is one of the teaches who can teach it in a fun way,
Dr. Weller is truly one of the most fun and understanding professors I’ve had at the University of Michigan. At office hours, he would go around the room using everyone’s name, and if you were new, he made a point to learn your name and remember it the next time (which helped create a welcoming, personal environment). I often feel that some professors forget what it’s like to learn the material for the first time, but Dr. Weller is able to put himself in his students’ shoes and adjusts his explanations to match how students prefer to learn, often bringing in examples from real-life. Even on days when I was tired, his enthusiasm for physics was so strong that I stayed engaged and interested throughout class. I would not have gotten as much out of physics without Dr. Weller’s patience, encouragement, and commitment to his students’ growth.