Tom Kemp - Teachers Make a Difference - Professor Maris Vinovskis

The speaker shares their educational journey, starting with a high school teacher who inspired a love for learning. At the University of Michigan, engaging professors deepened their passion for history. They pursued an honors thesis under Professor Morris Vanowskis, merging computer science and history. Their research focused on Civil War towns and soldier demographics. The thesis was published by Cambridge University Press, a proud achievement made possible by supportive mentorship. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teachers who inspire and challenge students.

What was the topic of the senior honors thesis written by the speaker?

In what ways did the speaker feel challenged by their academic experience?