Deep Time Research @ K-State

Courses at Kansas State University (2024-)

GEOL730 Petroleum Geology (3 credits), Instructor, Fall 2024
GEOL630 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (3 credits), Instructor, in preparation
GEOL581 Principles of Paleontology (3 credits), Instructor, in preparation
GEOL540 Geologic Record of Climate Change (3 credits), Instructor, in preparation
GEOL102 Earth Through Time (3 credits), Instructor, in preparation

Courses Taught at Mississippi State University (2022-2024)

GG1113 Earth Science Survey (3 credits), Instructor, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
GG4443/6443 Principles of Sedimentary Deposits II (3 credits, a.k.a. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy), Instructor, Spring 2023, 2024
GG4883/6883 Biogeochemical Evolution of Planet Earth (3 credits), Instructor, Fall 2023
GG8990 Global and Planetary Change (3 credits), Instructor, Spring 2024

Courses Taught at the University of Maryland, College Park (2012-2014)

Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Maryland, 2014
Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award, University of Maryland, 2013
GEOL342 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4 credits), Teaching Assistant, Spring 2012, 2013, 2014
GEOL445 High Temperature Geochemistry (4 credits), Teaching Assistant, Fall 2013, 2014
GEOL444 Low Temperature Geochemistry (4 credits), Teaching Assistant, Fall 2012
GEOL110 Physical Geology Laboratory (1 credit), Instructor, Summer 2012

Pedagogical Training Participated

2023, Participant, "New Faculty Teaching Academy" - Three-week program designed for new faculty, Offered by Center for Teaching and Learning, Mississippi State University
2019, Participant, "English for Lecturers: Communication for University Teaching" - Semester-long course designed for lecturers and postdocs, Offered by Free University of Brussels (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
2018, Participant, "English for Lecturers: Vocabulary Expansion" - Semester-long course designed for lecturers and postdocs, Offered by Free University of Brussels (VUB), Brussels, Belgium

"Dr. Cui is able to teach a difficult subject in a clear and concise manner. He also directs us with outside materials (textbook) to help with any confusion. He is open and eager to questions in class." Spring 2024
"I think Dr. Cui is a great teacher and provides us with enough to succeed in his class." Spring 2024
"The mini-term has been great so far. The material is being taught at an appropriate speed." Spring 2024
"Dr. Cui is very nice and willing to work with you if there are problems." Spring 2023
"Dr. Cui is THE BEST!!! Understands student learning styles and helps make life as a student easier." Spring 2023

"I enjoyed the mini-term style and the tests being online. It is a great format for a graduate level class and works out very well. I find the topics appropriately difficult and engaging." Spring 2024

"The organization was superb." Fall 2023
"In reflecting upon this class, several aspects stood out to me that contributed to a positive and enriching learning experience. Firstly, the instructor's excellence in teaching and profound knowledge in the subject matter was evident from the outset. It's not just about the depth of understanding he brought to the table, but also he knows many relevant professors all around the world and their current researches which are leading this area of research (Biogeochemistry) which is interesting for me. This global perspective not only enriched our lessons but also fostered a sense of connection and relevance to the broader academic community, making the content even more resonant. Moreover, the slides and materials he provided were consistently informative, well-organized, and thoughtfully curated. They served as a valuable resource for deepening our understanding and provided a clear roadmap for our studies." Fall 2023

"Everything worked well, the course was great." Fall 2022
"I really like Dr. Cui. He was super nice and you can really feel his passion about Earth Sciences." Fall 2022
"Dr. Cui had example questions at the end of the PowerPoints and certain terms highlighted in red so that we knew what to study for tests." Fall 2022