As a teacher, Chris’s students, past and present, are united in their praise for his ability to engender a love of physics. As a researcher, he strives to understand teaching and learning, using research findings to champion the need for pedagogical change within his department, program and college, and has designed three active-learning spaces. The most recent space is a state-of-the-art, world-class facility. As a community leader, Chris is committed to the Science Program, the Senate, his research team, and the active-learning community.