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"I chose to continue my education at UM because I wanted to remain relatively close to family," Fox said. "I also wanted to attend an institution that would prepare me the most for my next stage in life."
As a graduate researcher, Fox worked with many Ole Miss freshmen while functioning as a teaching assistant for general chemistry labs as well as a tutor for general chemistry courses. Working with undergraduate students, Fox quickly discovered a passion for teaching and found it rewarding and fulfilling.
"While earning my doctorate, I decided to earn my teaching license via an alternate route program in order to teach on a secondary level," he said.
Fox found the interpersonal relationships and bonds formed with students the most rewarding aspect of teaching.
"From my experience, I am convinced that this is what forms the fertile ground for education and learning to prosper in young learners," he said. "I planned to utilize every opportunity offered by the fellowship to collaborate and network with teachers across the nation."
Susan Pedigo, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry who served as Fox’s research adviser, said she is not surprised by his achievement.
"I have immense respect for his intellect, his intrinsic sense for the scientific method, his empathy for the human condition, his absolute moral clarity and his thoughtful regard of each person as an individual," Pedigo said. "Chris could do anything. There are no limits to his abilities or options."
"I chose to continue my education at UM because I wanted to remain relatively close to family," Fox said. "I also wanted to attend an institution that would prepare me the most for my next stage in life."
As a graduate researcher, Fox worked with many Ole Miss freshmen while functioning as a teaching assistant for general chemistry labs as well as a tutor for general chemistry courses. Working with undergraduate students, Fox quickly discovered a passion for teaching and found it rewarding and fulfilling.
"While earning my doctorate, I decided to earn my teaching license via an alternate route program in order to teach on a secondary level," he said.
Fox found the interpersonal relationships and bonds formed with students the most rewarding aspect of teaching.
"From my experience, I am convinced that this is what forms the fertile ground for education and learning to prosper in young learners," he said. "I planned to utilize every opportunity offered by the fellowship to collaborate and network with teachers across the nation."
Susan Pedigo, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry who served as Fox’s research adviser, said she is not surprised by his achievement.
"I have immense respect for his intellect, his intrinsic sense for the scientific method, his empathy for the human condition, his absolute moral clarity and his thoughtful regard of each person as an individual," Pedigo said. "Chris could do anything. There are no limits to his abilities or options."